The Evolution and Function of English Pronouns

What is the primary function of pronouns in English?

• To replace nouns and avoid repetition

• To serve as adjectives

• To act as verbs

• To replace prepositions

Which pronoun was borrowed from Old Norse and replaced 'hie' in northern English regions?

• They

• She

• It

• He

What was the original feminine third-person pronoun in Old English?

• Hēo

• She

• Sēo

• Hit

Which of the following is NOT a category of English pronouns mentioned in the passage?

• Possessive pronouns

• Personal pronouns

• Relative pronouns

• Interrogative pronouns

What societal shift is reflected in the use of 'they' as an epicene pronoun?

• Gender inclusivity

• Grammatical gender distinctions

• Dual number inflections

• Neuter pronouns