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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Pronouns

what are pronouns
  

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Words that represent nouns in other parts of a passage or utterance.

  • Words that represent nouns in other parts of a passage or utterance.
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Words that represent nouns in other parts of a passage or utterance.
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Hi,

Here's the general idea.

A pronoun is a word that is used to to refer to a noun already known or mentioned.

eg My brother is tall. He is rich.

eg Tom bought a car. It was red.

eg I am happy.

Best wishes, Clive
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CliveA pronoun is a word that is used to to refer to a noun already known or mentioned.
The antecedent doesn't have to preceed the pronoun; it can also come later.

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