- Pronoun
- A pronoun is a word that can be used to replace a noun in a sentence.
Sometimes the noun in the subject of the sentence is replaced.
She likes to jog every morning before work.
- In this sentence, the noun, aunt, is replaced by the pronoun, She.
Other nouns in a sentence can also be replaced with pronouns.
The audience applauded him at the end of his performance.
- In this sentence, the noun, musician, is replaced by the pronoun, him.
Pronouns can also be used to show ownership by replacing possessive nouns.
These pronouns are called possessive pronouns.
Its windows were made of multi-colored glass.
In this sentence, the possessive noun, building's, is replaced by the possessive pronoun, its.
The amazing painting of flying birds is hers.
In this sentence, the possessive noun, Tamera's, is replaced by the possessive pronoun, hers.