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What can be substituted for a person place or thing?

The word that can be substituted for a person, place, or thing is called a pronoun. Here's a breakdown:

* Person:

* He/She/They/It: Used to refer to a person or animal.

* You: Used to refer to the person being addressed.

* I/We: Used to refer to the speaker or a group including the speaker.

* Place:

* Here/There: Used to refer to a location.

* This/That/These/Those: Used to point to a specific place.

* Thing:

* It: Used to refer to an inanimate object.

* This/That/These/Those: Used to point to a specific thing.

Examples:

* Person: "The doctor is kind. He always listens to his patients."

* Place: "I live in a small town. It is a quiet place."

* Thing: "The cake is delicious. It is my favorite kind."

Pronouns are important because they make writing more concise and avoid repetition. They also help to clarify the relationship between different parts of a sentence.

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