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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', etc.

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What is a pronoun shift?

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A pronoun shift occurs when a writer changes from one pronoun to another within a sentence or paragraph, which can confuse the reader.

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What is the importance of avoiding pronoun shifts?

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Avoiding pronoun shifts helps maintain clarity and consistency in writing, making it easier for readers to understand the subject being discussed.

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What is a subject pronoun?

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A subject pronoun is used as the subject of a sentence, such as 'I', 'you', 'he', 'she', 'it', 'we', 'they'.

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What is an object pronoun?

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An object pronoun is used as the object of a verb or preposition, such as 'me', 'you', 'him', 'her', 'it', 'us', 'them'.

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Give an example of a sentence with a correct pronoun usage.

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The teacher gave the students their assignments.

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What is the correct pronoun to use when referring to a group of people?

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The correct pronoun is 'they'.

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What is the difference between 'he' and 'him'?

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'He' is a subject pronoun, while 'him' is an object pronoun.

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What is a possessive pronoun?

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A possessive pronoun shows ownership, such as 'mine', 'yours', 'his', 'hers', 'its', 'ours', 'theirs'.

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What is an antecedent in relation to pronouns?

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An antecedent is the noun that a pronoun refers to or replaces in a sentence.