Pronoun Flashcard 1

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What is a pronoun?

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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 the difference between 'I' and 'me'?

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'I' is a subject pronoun used when the pronoun is the subject of the verb, while 'me' is an object pronoun used when the pronoun is the object of the verb or preposition.

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When should 'he' be used instead of 'him'?

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'He' is used as a subject pronoun, while 'him' is used as an object pronoun.

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What is the rule for subject-verb agreement with collective nouns?

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Collective nouns can take either singular or plural verbs depending on whether the group acts as a single unit or as individuals.

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What is the correct form: 'Either of us qualify' or 'Either of us qualifies'?

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'Either of us qualifies' is correct because 'either' is considered singular.

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What is a reflexive pronoun?

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A reflexive pronoun refers back to the subject of the sentence, such as 'myself', 'yourself', 'himself', etc.

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What is the function of a pronoun in a sentence?

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Pronouns replace nouns to make sentences less repetitive and more fluid.

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What is the correct pronoun to use in the sentence: 'It was he/him who called'?

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'It was he who called' is correct because 'he' is the subject of the verb 'called'.

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What is the difference between 'who' and 'whom'?

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'Who' is used as a subject pronoun, while 'whom' is used as an object pronoun.

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What is an antecedent in relation to pronouns?

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An antecedent is the noun that a pronoun refers to or replaces in a sentence.