Pronouns

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What is a personal pronoun?

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A personal pronoun is a pronoun that is used to refer to specific people or things. Examples include 'I', 'you', 'he', 'she', 'it', 'we', and 'they'.

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List the personal pronouns in English.

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The personal pronouns in English are: I, you, he, she, it, we, they.

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What is a possessive pronoun?

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A possessive pronoun is a pronoun that shows ownership or possession. Examples include 'mine', 'yours', 'his', 'hers', 'its', 'ours', and 'theirs'.

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Provide examples of possessive pronouns.

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Examples of possessive pronouns include: mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs.

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How do personal pronouns function in a sentence?

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Personal pronouns function as the subject or object of a verb in a sentence, replacing nouns to avoid repetition.

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What is the difference between subject and object personal pronouns?

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Subject personal pronouns (I, you, he, she, it, we, they) are used as the subject of a verb, while object personal pronouns (me, you, him, her, it, us, them) are used as the object of a verb or preposition.

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What is the role of the pronoun 'you' in a sentence?

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The pronoun 'you' can be used as both a subject and an object personal pronoun, addressing the listener directly.

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When should the pronoun 'they' be used?

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The pronoun 'they' can be used to refer to multiple people or as a singular pronoun to refer to a person whose gender is unknown or to refer to non-binary individuals.

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What is the function of the pronoun 'it'?

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The pronoun 'it' is used to refer to a non-human subject, an inanimate object, or a situation.

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How do you determine which personal pronoun to use in a sentence?

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To determine which personal pronoun to use, consider the subject or object of the sentence, the number (singular or plural), and the gender (if applicable) of the noun being replaced.