Pronouns 6th grade ELA

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What is a pronoun?

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The word that replaces a noun.

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What is an antecedent?

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The noun that a pronoun refers to.

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What happens to two or more singular nouns joined by 'and'?

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They become a plural antecedent.

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What is a reflexive pronoun?

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A pronoun that refers back to the subject of the sentence, often ending in '-self' or '-selves.'

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What is an intensive pronoun?

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A pronoun that emphasizes a noun or another pronoun, also ending in '-self' or '-selves.'

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What is a possessive pronoun?

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A pronoun that shows ownership, such as 'his,' 'hers,' 'its,' 'ours,' and 'theirs.'

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What is a subjective pronoun?

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A pronoun that acts as the subject of a sentence, such as 'I,' 'you,' 'he,' 'she,' 'it,' 'we,' and 'they.'

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What is an objective pronoun?

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A pronoun that acts as the object of a verb or preposition, such as 'me,' 'you,' 'him,' 'her,' 'it,' 'us,' and 'them.'

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What is the difference between reflexive and intensive pronouns?

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Reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject, while intensive pronouns emphasize the subject.

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Can a pronoun replace a noun phrase?

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Yes, a pronoun can replace a noun phrase to avoid repetition.