What is a pronoun?
Pronouns

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition, such as 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they', etc.
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What is an unclear pronoun reference?
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An unclear pronoun reference occurs when a pronoun does not clearly refer to a specific noun, leading to confusion about what or whom the pronoun is replacing.
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What is the difference between 'his or her' and 'their'?
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'His or her' is singular and refers to one person, while 'their' is plural and can refer to multiple people or be used as a singular gender-neutral pronoun.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Provide an example of a sentence with an unclear pronoun reference.
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"When Sarah and Emily went to the store, she bought a dress." (Unclear: Who bought the dress?)
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How can you correct an unclear pronoun reference?
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You can clarify the reference by replacing the pronoun with the specific noun it refers to, e.g., "When Sarah and Emily went to the store, Sarah bought a dress."
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What is a demonstrative pronoun?
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A demonstrative pronoun points to specific things or people, such as 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the role of personal pronouns in a sentence?
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Personal pronouns replace specific people or things in a sentence, indicating the subject or object of the verb.
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