PDF-First distributed as "Focused Pronouns" MIT, 1984

Emphatic Pronouns Richard Larson and Marta Luj136n In null subject languages such as Spanish null and lexically overt pronouns show distinct interpretive behavior in contexts where both may appea. Definitions. . Pronoun-word that takes the place of one or more nouns.. Personal Pronouns-pronouns that refer to people or things. These are singular or plural.. Subject Pronoun-pronoun used as the subject of the sentence.. Pronouns. A. A pronoun is a word that is used in the place of one or more nouns or pronouns.. B. Examples:. 1. When Anne Davis came to the bus stop . she. was wearing a cast.. . Pronouns. A. A pronoun is a word that is used in the place of one or more nouns or pronouns.. In English. You often use object pronouns with commands to direct the action of the verb at someone or something. In English you always place pronouns after the command:. Give. . me. that Don’t . Pronouns . are words that replace nouns or pronouns. . Sentence without pronouns: . Jennifer said that Jennifer was going to give Jennifer's cats Jennifer's cats' food. . Sentence with pronouns: . Jennifer said that she was going to give her cats their food.. Words that take the place of a noun. Personal Pronouns. Personal Pronouns take the place of nouns according to gender, number, case, and person. Personal pronouns have to agree with the noun they are replacing – this noun is called the . Lesson 2 – Subject Pronouns. Definition. A subject pronoun is used as the subject of a sentence or as a predicate pronoun after a linking verb.. Subject Pronouns. Singular: I, you, he, she, it. Plural: we, you, they. Pronouns are used in various ways to take the place of nouns. Types of pronouns. Personal. : used to replace names. 1. st. person: the person speaking (I, me, my, mine, we, us, our, ours). 2. nd. person: the person being spoken to (you, your, yours). By Mrs. Ball and Ms. Jenkins. Pronoun. Review. What is a . pronoun. ?. Pronouns. Pronouns. are a very useful part of language. They save us from having to repeat saying the same word over and over. . Grade Eight. Definition. Pronouns are one of the eight parts of speech.. Pronouns are words that take the place of a noun.. There are many types of pronouns:. p. ersonal. p. ossessive. compound personal. The words replaced are called ANTECEDENTS. Communication without Pronouns. Anthony and Mary Ellen had to find Anthony and Mary Ellen’s books and Anthony and Mary Ellen’s backpacks before Anthony and Mary Ellen could go in Anthony and Mary Ellen’s car to Anthony and Mary Ellen’s grandmother’s house.. Subject & Object. Possessive. Reflexive. Interrogative. Pronouns. A pronoun is a word that takes the place of one or more nouns.. . pro- means for (standing FOR a noun). Personal Pronouns. Pronouns that are used to refer to people or things are called . Jared Taylor. Sarah Awadalla. Kerry Dezsi. Remy Rose Fababe. George Orwell. Real name is Eric Arthur Blair.. Most famous novels are Animal Farm and 1984.. His main concerns were Imperialism, Fascism, and Communism. . for. Visual Learners. Fortner. James owns an ax, but James needs an log splitter.. Takes the place of one or more nouns.. Keeps us from having to repeat the same noun.. Pronoun. James owns an ax, but he needs a log splitter.. Use the Pronouns . Who and Whoever . . as the Subjects of a question or a clause . Example: . Who left? . Whoever did this should be held responsible for the damages. . Pronouns . Use the Pronouns .