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Is the pronoun used before uncountable nouns?

Let's break down pronoun use with uncountable nouns:

Uncountable nouns represent things that can't be counted individually.

Examples: water, information, furniture, advice, happiness

Pronoun Use:

* "It" is the pronoun most commonly used before uncountable nouns.

* Example: "The water is cold." -> "It is cold."

* Example: "The information is confidential." -> "It is confidential."

* "This" and "that" can also be used, especially when referring to a specific instance of the uncountable noun.

* Example: "This advice is very helpful."

* Example: "That furniture is antique."

Why not "they"?

* "They" is used for plural nouns, and uncountable nouns are singular.

Key Points:

* Uncountable nouns are singular, even though they might represent many individual items.

* The pronoun "it" is the most common choice, but "this" and "that" are suitable in certain contexts.

Let me know if you have any more questions about pronoun use!

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