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Chapter 7: Parts of Speech: Pronouns: Words that replace Nouns.

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Abstract: Pronouns are a part of speech that  function as substitutes for nouns or noun phrases, avoiding repetition and making sentences more concise . They can be personal (I, he, she, it, etc.), possessive (mine, his, hers, etc.), demonstrative (this, that, these, those), relative (who, which, that), interrogative (who, what, where), reflexive (myself, yourself, etc.), or indefinite (anyone, someone, etc.).   Here's a more detailed breakdown: Definition:  A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun or noun phrase in a sentence.   Types of Pronouns: Personal Pronouns:  These refer to people or things and change depending on their role in the sentence (subject, object, possessive).   Examples: I, you, he, she, it, we, they, me, him, her, us, them, mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs.   Possessive Pronouns:  These indicate ownership or possession.   Examples: mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs.   D...