What is a pronoun? | The parts of speech | Grammar | Khan Academy

Why are pronouns useful in writing?

• They make sentences longer and more complex.

• They help avoid repeating the same nouns multiple times.

• They always refer to a person.

• They are only used at the beginning of a sentence.

In the sentence "Emma laughed so hard, milk came out of her nose," which word is a pronoun?

• Emma

• laughed

• her

• nose

Which of the following words is an example of a pronoun?

• tree

• run

• quickly

• he

What is the primary function of a pronoun in a sentence?

• To describe an action.

• To connect two independent clauses.

• To replace a noun that has already been mentioned.

• To add more detail to a verb.