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Pronouns

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Pronouns

Pronouns are words we can use to replace nouns. Here are some examples of pronouns:

Using Nouns and Pronouns

You want your writing to 'flow' and not sound boring. Your writing will sound boring if you repeat words too often! Changing whether you use a noun or a pronoun can help to make your writing more exciting.

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Boring example

  • Read this paragraph:
    • Leo was a cat. Leo liked to go hunting. When Leo went hunting he liked to find mice. Leo enjoyed catching mice because they were a challenge. The mice knew Leo was looking for them, and often hid.
  • Don't you think the paragraph sounds boring? This is because the person writing it has used the name 'Leo' over and over again.
  • Now let's look at a more interesting example...
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More interesting example

  • Here is a more interesting version:
    • Leo was a cat who liked to go hunting. When he went hunting he liked to find mice. He enjoyed catching them because they were a challenge. The mice knew Leo was looking for them, and often hid.
  • As you can see, using a mixture of nouns (Leo) and pronouns (he) makes this paragraph 'flow' more easily. It is easier and nicer to read!

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