Directions: Identify the underlined pronoun.These girls are not happy ...
As "Demonstrative pronouns" means "showing, making something clear."
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Directions: Identify the underlined pronoun.These girls are not happy ...
Answer:
The underlined pronoun in the given sentence is "his", which is a demonstrative pronoun.
Explanation:
A pronoun is a word that is used in place of a noun to avoid repetition. It can refer to a person, animal, thing, or idea.
In the given sentence, the pronoun "his" is used to refer to the decision made by someone. It is used to replace the noun/noun phrase that represents the person whose decision is being referred to.
Let's break down the options given:
- Indefinite pronoun: Indefinite pronouns refer to non-specific people or things. Examples include "someone", "anything", "everyone", etc. However, the pronoun "his" in the sentence is not indefinite as it refers to a specific person's decision.
- Demonstrative pronoun: Demonstrative pronouns point to specific people, animals, things, or ideas. Examples include "this", "that", "these", and "those". In the given sentence, "his" is used to point out a specific person's decision, making it a demonstrative pronoun.
- Interrogative pronoun: Interrogative pronouns are used to ask questions. Examples include "who", "what", "which", "where", etc. "his" is not an interrogative pronoun as it is not used to ask a question.
- Reflexive pronoun: Reflexive pronouns are used to reflect back to the subject of the sentence. Examples include "myself", "yourself", "himself", etc. "his" is not a reflexive pronoun as it does not reflect back to the subject of the sentence.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B, demonstrative pronoun.
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