Nouns and pronouns flashcards

What is a noun?

A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. Examples: dog, school, bravery.

Examples of common nouns

Common nouns are general names. Examples: city, teacher, car.

What is a proper noun?

A proper noun names a specific person, place, or thing. Examples: Sarah, New York.

Difference between common and proper nouns

Common nouns are general. Proper nouns are specific. E.g., 'city' vs. 'Los Angeles'.

What is a pronoun?

A pronoun replaces a noun. It helps avoid repetition. Examples: he, she, it.

Fill in the blank: ___ is my favorite book.

Answer: 'This' is my favorite book.

True or false: 'They' is a pronoun.

True, because it replaces a noun or a group of nouns.

What is a personal pronoun?

Personal pronouns refer to specific people or things. Examples: I, you, we.

Examples of possessive pronouns

Possessive pronouns show ownership. Examples: mine, yours, theirs.

Difference between 'his' and 'he'

'His' is a possessive pronoun. 'He' is a subject pronoun.

What is an antecedent?

An antecedent is the noun a pronoun replaces. Example: Sarah → she.

Question: What type of pronoun is 'it'?

Answer: 'It' is a personal pronoun.