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Using Pronouns

Pronouns usually refer to other words, called their antecedents because they (should) come before the pronoun.
Pronoun Reference
A pronoun's antecedent may be either a noun or another pronoun, but in either case, it must be clear what the antecedent is.
Tricky Points of Pronoun Usage
This section covers some relatively tricky points which are no longer standard in spoken English, though many people still insist upon them in formal writing.
Noun and Pronoun Characteristics
In addition to their various classifications, nouns pronouns have three major characteristics: case, number, and gender.

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