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What are examples of pronoun phrase?

A pronoun phrase is a group of words that functions as a pronoun. It typically consists of a pronoun as its head and other words that modify or specify it. Here are some examples of pronoun phrases:

Simple Pronoun Phrases:

* He (simple pronoun)

* She (simple pronoun)

* They (simple pronoun)

* It (simple pronoun)

* We (simple pronoun)

* You (simple pronoun)

Pronoun Phrases with Modifiers:

* That handsome man (demonstrative pronoun + adjective)

* Those beautiful flowers (demonstrative pronoun + adjective)

* This delicious cake (demonstrative pronoun + adjective)

* All of them (indefinite pronoun + pronoun)

* Some of us (indefinite pronoun + pronoun)

* Several of those books (indefinite pronoun + pronoun + noun)

* Both of you (indefinite pronoun + pronoun)

* None of them (indefinite pronoun + pronoun)

Pronoun Phrases with Prepositional Phrases:

* The one with the red hat (pronoun + prepositional phrase)

* Those behind the curtain (pronoun + prepositional phrase)

* This in my hand (pronoun + prepositional phrase)

Pronoun Phrases with Relative Clauses:

* Whoever is responsible (pronoun + relative clause)

* Whichever one you choose (pronoun + relative clause)

* The person who won the lottery (pronoun + relative clause)

Pronoun Phrases in Different Sentence Structures:

* She is the one who won the race. (subject of the verb "is")

* I gave the book to him. (indirect object of the verb "gave")

* He is going to the store with them. (object of the preposition "with")

Remember: Pronoun phrases can be used in various ways within a sentence, just like pronouns themselves. They often add more information about the person, place, or thing being referred to, making your writing more descriptive and engaging.

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