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What does first or second person pronouns mean?

First and second person pronouns refer to the speaker and the person being spoken to, respectively. Here's a breakdown:

First Person Pronouns:

* Singular: I, me, my, mine

* Plural: We, us, our, ours

These pronouns are used when talking about yourself or a group that includes yourself. For example:

* "I am going to the store." (referring to the speaker)

* "We are going to the movies." (referring to the speaker and at least one other person)

Second Person Pronouns:

* Singular: You, your, yours

* Plural: You, your, yours

These pronouns are used when talking directly to someone or a group of people. For example:

* "You are a great friend." (referring to the person being spoken to)

* "You all are invited to the party." (referring to a group of people being spoken to)

In contrast, third-person pronouns refer to someone or something that is neither the speaker nor the person being spoken to. These include:

* Singular: He, him, his, she, her, hers, it, its

* Plural: They, them, their, theirs

Examples of all three types of pronouns in a sentence:

"I told you that he would be late."

* "I" is the first person pronoun (speaker)

* "You" is the second person pronoun (person being spoken to)

* "He" is the third person pronoun (someone else)

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