* Subject: The subject of a sentence is the person, place, or thing that performs the action of the verb. It's usually a noun or a pronoun.
* Example: *The cat chased the mouse.* (Cat is the subject)
* Pronoun: A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun or noun phrase. Pronouns can be subjects or objects in a sentence.
* Example: * It chased the mouse.* (It replaces the noun "cat" and is the subject)
Key Differences:
1. Function: Subjects are the actors in a sentence, while pronouns are substitutes for nouns.
2. Type of Word: Subjects are often nouns, while pronouns are a separate class of words.
3. Replacement: Pronouns can replace subjects, but subjects cannot replace pronouns.
In simple terms:
* Subject: The "who" or "what" doing the action.
* Pronoun: A word standing in for a noun.
Example to illustrate the difference:
* Subject: *The dog barked loudly.*
* Pronoun: * He barked loudly.* (He replaces the noun "dog")
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