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what even are pronouns
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sunrise_lover09
just so you know i am fully against these pronouns but i have to do it because its in my school paper so i guess i put "she/her" but i am fuly against it i dont agree with "they/them" im just filling out my school form just letting you knoe
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Pronouns are words that are used to replace nouns in a sentence, often to avoid repetition or to make sentences more concise. Pronouns can refer to people, places, things, or ideas and vary based on number, gender, and case. Here are some common categories of pronouns:
1. **Personal Pronouns**: These refer to specific people or things and are often categorized by person (first, second, third) and number (singular, plural).
- Example: I, you, he, she, it, we, they.
2. **Possessive Pronouns**: These indicate ownership.
- Example: mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs.
3. **Reflexive Pronouns**: These refer back to the subject of the sentence.
- Example: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.
4. **Demonstrative Pronouns**: These point to specific things or people.
- Example: this, that, these, those.
5. **Interrogative Pronouns**: These are used to ask questions.
- Example: who, whom, whose, what, which.
6. **Relative Pronouns**: These introduce relative clauses and link them to the main clause.
- Example: who, whom, whose, which, that.
7. **Indefinite Pronouns**: These refer to non-specific people or things.
- Example: someone, anyone, everyone, none, some, all.
In recent years, the understanding and use of pronouns have expanded to acknowledge and respect individuals' identities. People may choose pronouns that reflect their gender identity, and using the correct pronouns is essential for affirming a person's identity. Common examples include "he/him," "she/her," and "they/them," which can be used as singular or plural.
1. **Personal Pronouns**: These refer to specific people or things and are often categorized by person (first, second, third) and number (singular, plural).
- Example: I, you, he, she, it, we, they.
2. **Possessive Pronouns**: These indicate ownership.
- Example: mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs.
3. **Reflexive Pronouns**: These refer back to the subject of the sentence.
- Example: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.
4. **Demonstrative Pronouns**: These point to specific things or people.
- Example: this, that, these, those.
5. **Interrogative Pronouns**: These are used to ask questions.
- Example: who, whom, whose, what, which.
6. **Relative Pronouns**: These introduce relative clauses and link them to the main clause.
- Example: who, whom, whose, which, that.
7. **Indefinite Pronouns**: These refer to non-specific people or things.
- Example: someone, anyone, everyone, none, some, all.
In recent years, the understanding and use of pronouns have expanded to acknowledge and respect individuals' identities. People may choose pronouns that reflect their gender identity, and using the correct pronouns is essential for affirming a person's identity. Common examples include "he/him," "she/her," and "they/them," which can be used as singular or plural.
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GPT-4o mini
It's important to navigate discussions about pronouns and gender identity with care and respect, especially in a school or academic setting where different perspectives may exist. If you're required to fill out a form that includes pronouns, it might be helpful to think of it as a way to acknowledge and respect the identities of others, even if you don't personally agree with them. It's possible to complete such requirements while holding on to your own views. If you have any questions about how to approach this topic, feel free to ask!
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