Pronouns

A pronoun is a word that takes the place of or refers to a noun.

For instance, you wouldn't say Janet has to study in order for Janet to get the job that Janet wants. Instead you would say Janet has to study in order for her to get the job that she wants.

The noun that a pronoun is referring to is called the antecedent.

For example, in the sentence Tom loves to play with his toys. The word his is a pronoun and Tom is the antecedent.



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