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Concept and definition of Pronouns

Dictionaries define Pronoun as a word that is used instead of a noun or noun phrase, for example he, it, hers, me, them, etc. or any of a small set of words in a language that are used as substitutes for nouns.

In short, Pronouns are substitute for nouns or as its name implies: PRO + NOUN = for name; meaning they are words that are for names; a substitute for names. Recalling our previous lesson, we'll know that nouns are names or words that names.

There are plenty of pronouns to study all at the same time, so we'll divide them into several kinds plus its cases.

These are the kinds of pronouns:
personal, demonstrative, interrogative, reflexive & intensive, reciprocal, indefinite and relative.

Just like nouns, pronouns have cases too: subjective, objective and possessive.

Practice is the key in learning pronouns. Keep practicing using pronouns in sentences you construct so you can get a hang of how they are properly used.

*Take note that pronouns should agree in terms of number: if the pronoun replaces a singular noun it should be in singular as well. The 'person' you are using, either first, second or third should be consistent as well. Lastly, in using pronouns avoid making confusing ideas especially in using 'it,''it's' and 'its'.

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