Pronouns vs Contractions

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun, such as 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they', 'you', 'we', and 'I'.

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What is a contraction?

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A contraction is a shortened form of a word or group of words, created by omitting certain letters and sounds, often using an apostrophe, such as 'you're' for 'you are'.

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What is the difference between 'you're' and 'your'?

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'You're' is a contraction meaning 'you are', while 'your' is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership.

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What is the difference between 'it's' and 'its'?

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'It's' is a contraction meaning 'it is' or 'it has', while 'its' is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'you're'.

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You're going to love this movie!

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Give an example of a sentence using 'your'.

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Is this your book?

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Give an example of a sentence using 'it's'.

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It's raining outside.

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Give an example of a sentence using 'its'.

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The cat licked its paws.

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What does 'they're' mean?

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'They're' is a contraction for 'they are'.

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What does 'their' mean?

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'Their' is a possessive pronoun indicating that something belongs to them.