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Pronouns

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A pronoun is a word which can replace a noun in a sentence. Replacing nouns with pronouns makes your writing less repetitive and flow better. In this summary, you will learn how to spot pronouns and when to use them correctly.

Subject and object pronouns

Most of the time you use pronouns without even thinking about it. There are two groups of pronouns you should know.

Subject pronouns (use these when the person or thing is doing the action)	Object pronouns (use these when the person or thing is receiving the action)
I	me
you	you
he	him
she	her
it	it
we	us
they	them

Replacing nouns with pronouns

Pronouns are used to replace nouns to avoid repetition and to make a sentence flow better.

Example

Ben was hungry, so Ben decided to make a sandwich.
Ben was hungry, so *~~Ben~~* decided to make a sandwich.	Ben was hungry, so he decided to make a sandwich.

Example

Lisa bought a cake, and Lisa ate the cake.
Lisa bought a cake, and *~~Lisa~~* ate *~~the cake~~.*	Lisa bought a cake, and *she* ate it.

Tip: Only use a pronoun to replace a noun when it's obvious who or what you're referring to. If not, you might make your sentence more confusing.

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Should I always replace nouns with pronouns?

Only use a pronoun to replace a noun when it's obvious who or what you're referring to. If not, you might make your sentence more confusing.

When should I replace a noun with a pronoun?

Pronouns are used to replace nouns to avoid repetition and to make a sentence flow better.

What are pronouns?

Pronouns are words which can replace a noun in a sentence.

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Pronouns

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Subject and object pronouns

Subject pronouns

Object pronouns

Replacing nouns with pronouns

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Should I always replace nouns with pronouns?

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What are pronouns?