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What is the example of impersonal pronoun?

Impersonal pronouns are words that refer to an unspecified person or thing. Here are some examples:

Common Impersonal Pronouns:

* It: This is the most common impersonal pronoun. It can refer to the weather, time, distance, or a general idea.

* One: This pronoun refers to a person in general, without specifying who.

* You: While "you" is usually a personal pronoun, it can be impersonal when used to refer to people in general or a hypothetical situation.

* They: This can be impersonal when referring to people in general, especially in formal writing or speech.

Examples in Sentences:

* It is raining outside. (referring to weather)

* It is 3 o'clock. (referring to time)

* One should always be respectful to others. (referring to people in general)

* You can't please everyone. (referring to a hypothetical situation)

* They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. (referring to people in general)

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