Pronouns Review (VIE 6)

Pronouns...

• are used in the place of words.

• Describe an action verb

• Functions as an adverb in a sentence

• Refers to a specific person, place, or thing in detail

The word, phrase, or clause to which a pronoun refers is called its...

• Predecessor
• Successor
• Antecedent
• Counterpart

Pronouns must ___ with their antecedents.

• agree
• disagree
• conflict
• be exactly the same as

When asked for what "person" a pronoun is, the answer should be:

• first, second, or third

• singular or plural

• feminine, masculine, or neuter

When asked for what "gender" a pronoun is, the answer should be:

• first, second, or third

• singular or plural

• feminine, masculine, or neuter

When asked for what "number" a pronoun is, the answer should be:

• first, second, or third

• singular or plural

• feminine, masculine, or neuter

The only gendered pronouns are...

• First person singular

• Third person singular

• Third person plural

• First person plural

Posessive pronouns...

• stand alone

• modify nouns

Posessive adjectives...

• stand alone

• modify nouns

Pronouns that are used to emphasize preceding nouns or pronouns are called...

• Reflexive pronouns
• Intensive pronouns
• Demonstrative pronouns
• Possessive pronouns