Pronoun Usage and types EXTRA PRACTICE - optional

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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.

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What is an antecedent?

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

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Identify the pronoun in the sentence: 'She loves to read.'

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The pronoun is 'She'.

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What is a vague pronoun?

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A vague pronoun is a pronoun that does not clearly refer to a specific noun.

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In the sentence 'The dog wagged its tail,' what is the pronoun and what is its antecedent?

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Pronoun: 'its'; Antecedent: 'dog'.

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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.

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Fill in the blank: 'Everyone should bring __________ own lunch.'

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'his or her' is the correct answer.

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What type of pronoun is 'we'?

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'We' is a personal pronoun.

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What is the function of a pronoun in a sentence?

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A pronoun replaces a noun to make sentences less repetitive and more fluid.

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Identify the vague pronoun in the sentence: 'Marcus told his brother that he had lost weight.'

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The vague pronoun is 'he'.