ENGLISH LESSON 3 - PRONOUNS

Question 1

It is any of a small set of words in a language that are used as substitutes for nouns
or noun phrases.

Answer 1

Pronouns

Question 2

It is a substitute for the name of a person or object

Answer 2

Personal Pronouns

Question 3

A case of personal pronouns used as subjects of
verbs

Example: He stayed until midnight.

Answer 3

Nominative Case

Question 4

A case of personal pronouns used as objects of verbs or
prepositions.

Example: Sandra gave me a bag for
Christmas.

Answer 4

Object Case

Question 5

A case of personal pronouns used to show
ownership or possession

Example: This pencil case is mine.

Answer 5

Possessive Case

Question 6

These are personal pronouns,
particularly second-person pronouns have
undergone changes over time.

Answer 6

Archaic Pronoun

Question 7

Refers to nonspecific beings, places, or objects. They point to no one or nothing in particular

Answer 7

Indefinite pronouns

Question 8

This clause functions as an adjective modifying nouns and pronouns

Answer 8

Relative Pronouns

Question 9

This “demonstrate” something; using them is the verbal equivalent of pointing at something or someone

Answer 9

Demonstrative Pronouns

Question 10

These are used to indicate the distance of the thing or person being referred to from the person speaking or writing

Answer 10

Demonstratives