TEST Nouns #2 Pronouns & Possessives

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun, such as 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they', etc.

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership, typically formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., 'Maria's book').

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What is the difference between 'her' and 'hers'?

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'Her' is a possessive adjective used before a noun (e.g., 'her book'), while 'hers' is a possessive pronoun that stands alone (e.g., 'The book is hers').

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How do you form the possessive of a plural noun that ends in 's'?

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Add an apostrophe after the 's' (e.g., 'players' helmets').

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What is the function of a pronoun in a sentence?

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A pronoun replaces a noun to avoid repetition and make sentences clearer.

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What is an example of a singular possessive noun?

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An example is 'dog's', as in 'the dog's leash'.

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What is an example of a plural possessive noun?

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An example is 'children's', as in 'the children's toys'.

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What does the pronoun 'they' refer to?

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'They' is a pronoun used to refer to a group of people or things.

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What is the possessive form of 'brother'?

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The possessive form is 'brother's'.

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What is the role of the apostrophe in possessive nouns?

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The apostrophe indicates ownership or possession.