Here's a breakdown:
* Pronouns: Words that replace nouns to avoid repetition. Examples include: he, she, it, they, him, her, them, this, that, these, those.
* Clues: The pronouns provide hints about the noun they refer to.
Types of Pronoun Clues:
* Personal Pronouns: These refer to specific people or things. Examples:
* He went to the store. (He refers to a male person previously mentioned)
* They are coming over for dinner. (They refers to a group of people previously mentioned)
* Demonstrative Pronouns: These refer to something that is near or far in space or time. Examples:
* This is my favorite book. (This refers to a book previously mentioned)
* Those are the cookies I baked. (Those refers to cookies previously mentioned)
* Relative Pronouns: These introduce clauses that provide more information about a noun or pronoun. Examples:
* The girl who won the race is my sister. (Who refers to the girl previously mentioned)
* The house that Jack built is very old. (That refers to the house previously mentioned)
How to Use Pronoun Clues:
1. Identify the pronoun.
2. Find the noun or noun phrase that the pronoun refers to. This is called the antecedent.
3. Understand the relationship between the pronoun and its antecedent.
Example:
"The dog barked at the mailman. He ran away scared."
* Pronoun: He
* Antecedent: The dog
* Relationship: The pronoun "he" refers to the noun "the dog"
Why are Pronoun Clues Important?
* Clarity: They help to make writing more concise and avoid repetition.
* Understanding: They help the reader understand the connections between different parts of a sentence or passage.
* Grammar: They are essential for grammatically correct sentences.
By understanding pronoun clues, you can improve your reading comprehension and writing skills.