Pronoun

    PRONOUN :--
 

   Definition:-- A pronoun is a word which is used in place of a noun.

   e.g.:--
     
      I, he, she, it, his, which, you, they, them etc.

  Note:--
 

    * Pronoun means for-a-noun.

    * It is used to avoid unneccesary repitition of a noun.

    * It always refers to a noun that precedes it.

    * The number,gender and person of the pronoun is the same as those of the noun it replaces.

   e.g.:--
 
   We may say ---

    * Ram is absent, because Ram is ill.

   But it is better to avoid the repitition of the noun ‘Ram’, and say---

    * Ram is absent,because he is ill.

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Parts of Speech

PARTS OF SPEECH

  Words are divided into different kinds according to their use; i.e .according to the work they do in a sentence.

 The parts of speech are eight in number :--

 1. Noun - - - - - - - - Naming   Words

 2. Pronoun - - - - - For a Noun Words

 3. Adjective- - - - - Describing Words

 4. Verb - - - - - - - --- Action Words

 5. Adverb - - - - - -  Describing (verb) Words

 6. Preposition- - -Relation Words

 7. Conjunction- - Joining Words

 8. Interjection - - -Exclamatory Words

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Phrase and Clause

 THE PHRASE:

   Definition :--

 

* A group of words which makes sense but 'not complete' sense is called a Phrase.

  In the following sentences,the groups of words in colour are Phrases:-

  (a) The sun rises in the east.
                            

  (b) It was a sunset of great beauty.
                              

  (c) The tops of the mountains were covered with snow.
                  

  (d) He has a chain of gold.
                            

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  THE CLAUSE:

  Definition :--

 * A group of words which forms part of a sentence, and contains a Subject and a predicate, is called a Clause.

  In the following sentences,the group of words in colour are Clauses:-

  (a) We cannot play while it is raining.
                             

  (b) I think that  you have made a mistake.
               

  (c) People  who pay their debts are trusted.
                 

                      

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Sentence - Kinds

  KINDS OF SENTENCES :--
 

  1. Declarative Sentences

  2. Interrogative Sentences

  3. Imperative Sentences

  4. Exclamatory Sentences

  1. DECLARATIVE SENTENCES :--

 

      These  sentences make statements or assertions; as,

      * The moon shines in the sky.
     
      * The sun rises in the east.

    Note :--
  

      . A statement may be in the Affirmative or in the Negative; as,

      * Babita is a beautiful girl.

      * We should not tell a lie.

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  2. INTERROGATIVE SENTENCES :--
 

      These sentences ask questions; as.

      * Where do you go ?

      * What is his name ?

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  3. IMPERATIVE SENTENCES :-- 

      These sentences express commands, requests or entreaties; as,

      * Go in or you'll catch cold.    [suggestion]          

      * Please give me a glass of water.  [request]

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 4. EXCLAMATORY SENTENCES :--   

      These sentences express strong feelings; as,

      * What a beautiful girl !

      * Hurrah ! We won the match.

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