Pronouns

A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun.

Beth said she would come to my birthday party.

(The pronoun she replaces the noun Beth.)

My cake is ready, and Mom will pick it up.

(The pronoun it replaces the noun cake.)

Kinds of Pronouns

A possessive pronoun shows ownership.

Gato left his fur on the love seat.

(Gato’s fur)

Our love seat needs to be vacuumed.

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