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Summary

Pronouns

In a nutshell

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

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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.

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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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FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

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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