What are the pronouns for non-living objects?
What are the pronouns for non-living objects?
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Pronouns for non-living objects in singular form are It and Its. In plural form, these pronouns are They, Them, These and Those. These pronouns are also applicable for living things whose gender cannot be determined such as animals, birds, etc.
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When you are not sure of a person's gender, then the most appropriate pronoun to be used is 'they/them'. Although 'they/them' is generally used as a plural pronoun, in case of gender ambiguity, 'they/them' is widely accepted, and can be considered gramaatically correct.
When you are not sure of a person's gender, then the most appropriate pronoun to be used is 'they/them'. Although 'they/them' is generally used as a plural pronoun, in case of gender ambiguity, 'they/them' is widely accepted, and can be considered gramaatically correct.
Some of the gender neutral pronouns include the following:
- It
- They
- Them
- Ze/zir
- Xe/xem
Some of the gender neutral pronouns include the following:
- It
- They
- Them
- Ze/zir
- Xe/xem
Using Pronouns in correct manner has the following benefits:
- Avoids repetition: Using pronouns appropriately can avoid repeating the nouns.
- Improves flow of sentence: Using pronouns help maintain the flow of the sentence and improves clarity.
- Supports sentence structure: Pronouns play important role in subject-verb agreement and sentence construction.
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