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A pronoun stands for a noun antecedent.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 7y agoThe noun or pronoun that a pronoun takes the place of is called the antecedent.
Examples:
When George got to 19th Street, he got off the train. (the noun "George" is the antecedent of the pronoun "he.")
You and I can finish this if we work together. (the pronouns "you and I" are the antecedents of the pronoun "we")
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∙ 8y agoThe noun or pronoun that a pronoun replaces is called an antecedent.
Examples:
- When George got to 19th Street, he got off the train. (the noun "George" is the antecedent of the pronoun "he.")
- I bought some lilacs for mother. They are her favorite flower. (the noun "lilacs" is the antecedent of the pronoun "they")
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∙ 7y agoA pronoun takes the place of a noun or a pronoun.
The word that a pronoun replaces is called the antecedent.
Examples:
- You and I can take the bus or ask Jane to pick us up. (the pronoun 'us' takes the place of the pronouns 'you and I')
- Jane can pick us up, she will be here by ten. (the pronoun 'she' takes the place of the noun 'Jane')
- We can wait at the entrance for her. (the pronoun 'we' takes the place of the noun for the speaker and one or more other people; the pronoun 'her' takes the place of the noun 'Jane' from the previous sentence)
Note: An antecedent is not required for first person pronouns.
Wiki User
∙ 7y agoThe noun or pronoun that a pronoun replaces is called the antecedent.
Examples:
- When George got to 19th Street, he got off the train. (the noun "George" is the antecedent of the pronoun "he.")
- I bought some lilacs for mother. They are herfavorite flower. (the noun "mother" is the antecedent of the pronoun "her")
- I bought some lilacs for mother. They are her favorite flower. (the noun "lilacs" is the antecedent of the pronoun "they")
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∙ 6y agoA pronoun replaces a noun(s), a noun phrase, or another pronoun(s).
The noun or pronoun that a pronoun replaces is called the antecedent.
Examples:
When George got to 19th Street, he got off the train.
- The pronoun 'he' takes the place of the antecedent 'George'.
The cat and the dog are best friends. They get along well together.
- The pronoun 'they' takes the place of the antecedent 'cat and dog'.
I'll wear the blue dress with the lace collar. Itis my favorite.
- The pronoun 'it' takes the place of the antecedent (noun phrase) 'the blue dress with the lace collar'.
You and I can finish this if we work together.
- The pronoun 'we' takes the place of the antecedent pronouns 'you and I'.
Wiki User
∙ 9y agoThe noun that is replaced by a pronoun is called the pronoun antecedent.
Example: When George got to 19th Street, he got off the train. ("George" is the antecedent of the pronoun "he.")
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∙ 12y agoA pronoun takes the place of a noun or another pronoun in a sentence.
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∙ 11y agoA pronoun replaces a noun in a sentence.
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True or false A pronoun never takes the place of a noun?
False, a pronoun takes the place of a noun or a pronoun in a sentence.
Is PRONOUN a pronoun?
No, the word "pronoun" is a noun, a word for a part of speech; a word for a thing.The pronoun that takes the place of the noun 'pronoun' is it.Example: A pronoun is a part of speech. It takes the place of a noun or another pronoun in a sentence.
What is the pronoun in this sentence He is a freshman in college?
The pronoun in the sentence is he, which takes the place of a singular noun for a male.
What is the pronoun in the sentence Are you going with Andrew to the basketball game?
The pronoun in the sentence is you, a word that takes the place of the noun (name) for the person spoken to.The pronoun 'you' is a personal pronoun, a word that takes the place of a noun for a specific person.
Is ocean a pronoun?
No, the word 'ocean' is a noun, a word for a large body of water; a word for a thing.A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence. The pronoun that takes the place of the noun sentence is 'it'.Example: I'd like a view of the ocean because italways helps me relax. (the pronoun 'it' takes the place of the noun 'ocean' in the second part of the sentence)
What is a sentence for The banner was falling with a pronoun?
The sentence with a pronoun is, "It was falling."A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence.The pronoun it takes the place of the subject noun banner, which is the only noun in the given sentence.
True or false A pronoun never takes the place of a noun?
False, a pronoun takes the place of a noun or a pronoun in a sentence.
What does a noun and pronoun answer?
A noun and a pronoun does not answer. A noun is a word for a person, a place, or a thing. A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence.
Is pronoun a substitute to a noun?
Yes, a pronoun takes the place of a noun in a sentence.
What is the pronoun for He is crying.?
The pronoun in the sentence is he.The pronoun 'he' is a personal pronoun, a word that takes the place of a noun for a specific person.The pronoun 'he' is a singular pronoun, a word that takes the place of a noun for one person.The pronoun 'he' is a word that takes the place of a noun for a male.The pronoun 'he' is a subjective pronoun, a word that functions as the subject of a sentence or a clause.The pronoun 'he' is the subject of the example sentence.
Describing a pronoun?
A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence.Examples:Jane is at work. She will be home at six. (the pronoun 'she' takes the place of the noun 'Jane' in the second sentence)The book is classic. I think you will like it. (the pronoun 'it' takes the place of the noun 'book' in the second sentence)
What is the noun and pronoun?
A noun is a word for a person, a place, or a thing. A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence.
Is PRONOUN a pronoun?
No, the word "pronoun" is a noun, a word for a part of speech; a word for a thing.The pronoun that takes the place of the noun 'pronoun' is it.Example: A pronoun is a part of speech. It takes the place of a noun or another pronoun in a sentence.
What is you she he?
The words 'you', 'she', and 'he' are personal pronouns.A personal pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun for a specific person or thing.All of the personal pronouns are: I, you, we, he, she, it, me, us, him, her, they, them.The pronoun 'you' is a second person pronoun which takes the place of the noun (name) of the person spoken to.The pronoun 'you' takes the place of a singular or pluralnoun.The pronoun 'you' functions as a subject or object in a sentence.The pronoun 'she' is a third person pronoun which takes the place of a noun (name) for a female spoken about.The pronoun 'she' takes the place of a singular noun.The pronoun 'she' functions as the subject of a sentence or a clause.The pronoun 'he' is a third person pronoun which takes the place of a noun (name) for a male spoken about.The pronoun 'he' takes the place of a singular noun.The pronoun 'he' functions as the subject of a sentence or a clause.Examples:Jack, you have a package from grandma. (the pronoun 'you' takes the place of the singular noun 'Jack' as the subject of the sentence)Jack and Jill, you have a package from grandma. (the pronoun 'you' takes the place of both nouns, 'Jack and Jill' as the subject of the sentence)Children, you have a package from grandma. (the pronoun 'you' takes the place of the plural noun 'children' as the subject of the sentence)Jack, grandma sent a package for you. (the pronoun 'you' takes the place of the singular noun 'Jack' as the object of the preposition 'for')Children, grandma sent a package for you. (the pronoun 'you' takes the place of the plural noun 'children' as the object of the preposition 'for')My mom made the pie. She loves to bake. (the pronoun 'she' takes the place of the noun 'mom' as the subject of the second sentence)When George got to 19th Street, he got off the train. (the pronoun 'he' takes the place of the noun 'George' as the subject of the second part of the compound sentence)
What kind of pronoun is she in the sentence She and Jason fnished the race at the same time?
The pronoun 'she' is a personal pronoun, a word that takes the place of a noun for a specific person or thing.The pronoun 'she' is a singular pronoun, a word that takes the place of a singular noun for a female.The pronoun 'she' is a third person pronoun, a word that takes the place of a noun for the person spoken about.The pronoun 'she' is a subject pronoun, a word that takes the place of a noun as the subject of a sentence or a clause.The pronoun 'she' is part of the compound subject of the sentence (She and Jason).
What is the pronoun in this sentence He is a freshman in college?
The pronoun in the sentence is he, which takes the place of a singular noun for a male.
A sentence for pronoun?
A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence. Example:We like to chat about that.
