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What are the examples of feminine pronouns?

Here are some examples of feminine pronouns in English:

Subject Pronouns:

* She - Used when referring to a female person or animal.

* Her - Used as the object of a verb or preposition when referring to a female person or animal.

Possessive Pronouns:

* Her - Used to show possession, for example, "That's her book."

* Hers - Used when the pronoun is the object of the preposition or verb, for example, "The book is hers."

Reflexive Pronouns:

* Herself - Used when the action of the verb is performed by and upon the same female person or animal, for example, "She hurt herself."

Other Pronouns:

* Whom - Used in formal writing or speech, for example, "To whom are you speaking?" (though "who" is often used instead in casual speech)

* Whose - Used to show possession, for example, "Whose book is this?"

Important Notes:

* Gender-Neutral Pronouns: While these are considered feminine pronouns, it's important to remember that language is evolving. People may identify with different genders or choose to use gender-neutral pronouns like "they," "them," or "their." It's always best to respect a person's chosen pronouns.

* Formal vs. Informal: There are differences in the use of pronouns in formal and informal writing and speech. For example, "whom" is more common in formal writing than informal speech.

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