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In this section, we will look at some of the problematic areas concerning pronouns, their functions, and their differences in usage.
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All TagsOffer vs. ProvideThese two verbs mean to make something accessible for someone to use but they have a subtle difference in meaning which we are going to discuss.
Draw vs. PullBoth verbs refer to the act of moving something closer to yourself but they differ in the level of force they imply. Follow the lesson to find out more.
Catch vs. Capture'Catch' and 'capture' are synonyms but they indicate different intentions. Follow the lesson to learn about their difference.
Connect vs. Attach'Connect' and 'attach' are synonyms but they differ in the direction of the action they indicate and are also grammatically different.
Receive vs. Get'Receive' and 'get' are synonyms but they differ in terms of the source from which the object is acquired. Follow the lesson to find out more.
Describe vs. Depict'Describe' and 'depict' are synonyms but they imply use of different media. Follow the lesson to learn about their difference.
Shoot vs. Firethese two verbs are synonyms but they differ in their scope of usage. Follow the lesson to find out about their differences.
Answer vs. Reply vs. RespondThese three verbs are synonyms but they are used in different contexts. This lesson will tell you about the context of use of each verb.
Face vs. EncounterThese two verbs are closely related but they imply different manners of dealing with a problem. Follow the lesson to find out about their differences.
Wonder vs. Ponder'Wonder' and 'ponder' are synonyms but they imply different ways of thinking about something. Follow the lesson to find out more.
Study vs. Learn'Study' and 'learn' are closely related in meaning but they are different in terms of the scope of their meaning and their point of emphasis.
I vs. Me'I' and 'me' are both words that mean the same thing, but each one must be used in a different circumstance. To know more about this, start here.
Me vs. Myself'Me' and 'myself' are both objects that refer to the same person, but they cannot be used in place of one another. Let's see.
I vs. MyselfDo you know what is the difference between 'I' and 'Myself'? They are both pronouns, both refer to the same person. But they are not interchangeable. Why?
You Singular or PluralFor 2nd person singular and plural, formal or informal, we only have one pronoun in English today. So aren't you curious to know how do we tell the difference?
You vs. Yourself'Yourself' is a second person singular reflexive pronoun, 'you' is the second person personal pronoun both singular and plural. Can they be interchangeable?
He vs. HimWhich one is grammatically correct? 'I invited his parents, his girlfriend and he?' or 'I invited his parents, his girlfriend and him?' Let's find out!
He vs. His'He' and 'his' are two examples of gender-specific words in the English language. One is a personal pronoun, the other is a possessive determiner and pronoun.
He and I or Him and I'He and I' or 'Him and I'? Is one of them the correct choice? Or they are both wrong? Let's find out.
She vs. HeAs you might've known already, 'he' and 'she' are the only gender-specific personal pronouns in the English language. Here, we'll explain them in more detail.
She and I vs. She and MeWhat is the difference between 'she and I' and 'she and me'? Can we use both options? Or none of them is correct? Let's find out!
It vs. This'It' and 'this' are both pronouns, but they are not synonymous. Here, we will discuss their similarities and differences.
It vs. They'It' and 'they' are both personal pronouns. If you want to know what are their uses and functions under different circumstances, don't waste another second!
It vs. Them'It' and 'They' are both pronouns, but what is the difference between 'it' and 'they'? Here we will discuss the differences and similarities between the two.
He vs. TheyWhat should we choose when we do not want to be explicit about gender specificity? Well, in this lesson, you will learn about the new pronoun in English!
She vs. TheyIn writing academically or speaking formally, it is important that you don’t distinguish between genders. Here we will learn how!
She vs. Her'She' and 'her' are both pronouns that are used to refer to nouns describing female persons and animals.
It vs. He and She'It', 'she', and 'he' are personal pronouns that show person and number. 'He' and 'she' also show gender. Read this article to know these three pronouns.
We vs. Us'We' is a subject pronoun used as the subject of sentences. 'Us' is an object pronoun used as an object in a sentence. But can they be interchangeable?
We vs. They'We are the working class.' 'They are the upper class'. We use 'we' to refer to a group we feel belonged to and use 'they' when we feel a social distance.
Singular They: Is or Are'Singular they' is a relatively new personal pronoun that has been introduced in modern English. It's singular, but are we suppose to use singular verbs or not?
They vs. Them'They' and 'them' are both third-person plural pronouns and refer to plural nouns. But what is their main difference? Let's find out!
They, Singular or PluralIs 'They' a singular or a plural pronoun? The answer to this question used to be so easy. We would've said yes. But it's more complicated than that.
They vs. Their'They' and 'them' are both refer to a group of people, but they function differently in a sentence because they take different grammatical roles.
They vs. These or Those'These' and 'Those' are called plural demonstratives. We use them as determiners and pronouns. But are they interchangeable with the plural pronoun 'they'?
This vs. That'This' and 'that' are singular demonstratives. 'This' is used to point to a noun being close to us and 'that' is used to refer to something far from us.
This vs. These'This' and 'these' are both demonstratives. They point to a specific noun in a sentence. Here we will briefly look at their similarities and differences.
That vs. WhichIn the English language, we have three main relative pronouns: who, which, that. Here, we will discuss the similarities and differences between the last two.
That vs. Those'That' and 'those' are both demonstratives. They point to a specific noun in a sentence. Here we will briefly look at their similarities and differences.
That vs. Who or Whom'Who', 'whom', and 'that' are all relative pronouns. Two of them are used as a subject and one of them is the object. If you want to which is which, read this!
These vs. ThoseThese/those are the plural forms of this/that. They're called demonstratives. We use them to identify specific persons or things close to or far from us.
Them vs. These or Those'These' and 'Those' are called plural demonstratives. They can be subjects or objects. 'Them' is an object pronoun. So, can they be interchangeable?
Those Days or These DaysWhat is the correct choice, 'one of these days' or 'one of those days'? Are they both correct but mean the same thing? Or Do they have different meanings?
One and Ones'One' and 'ones' are impersonal pronouns in English. They're used in place of previously mentioned nouns to avoid repetition.
One vs. YouIf we want to talk about people in general, can we say, 'You must be responsible toward the environment' or 'one must be responsible toward the environment?'
Mine vs. My Own'This is a duty of mine'. 'This is a duty of my own.' Which one of these sentences do you think is correct? Can we use both of them? What is the difference?
Mine vs. Mine's'My' is the possessive adjective and 'mine' is the possessive pronoun, but what grammatical category does "mine's" fall under? Let's find out!
His vs. He's"His" and "He's" have somewhat similar pronunciations, but different meanings or spelling. So what is their difference?
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