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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition, such as 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they', 'his', 'her', etc.

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

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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What are possessive pronouns?

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Possessive pronouns are pronouns that show ownership, such as 'my', 'your', 'his', 'her', 'its', 'our', and 'their'.

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What is the purpose of an apostrophe?

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An apostrophe is used to indicate possession (e.g., 'the dog's leash') or to form contractions (e.g., 'don't' for 'do not').

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How do you use 'his/her' in a sentence?

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'His/her' is used to refer to a person in a gender-neutral way, indicating possession or association.

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What is the correct usage of 'their'?

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'Their' is a plural possessive pronoun used to indicate that something belongs to or is associated with a group of people.

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What is a confusing word?

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Confusing words are words that are often misused or confused with other words, such as 'affect' vs. 'effect' or 'there' vs. 'their'.

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What is the difference between 'who' and 'whom'?

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'Who' is used as a subject pronoun, while 'whom' is used as an object pronoun.

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When should you use 'your' vs. 'you're'?

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'Your' is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership, while 'you're' is a contraction for 'you are'.

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What is the role of context in understanding pronouns?

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Context helps determine which pronoun to use based on the nouns they replace and the relationships between them.