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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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Its vs. TheirCan we replace 'its' with 'their'? If yes, when can we do this? To know if they are truly interchangeable or not, don't waste another minute and read this part.
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Its vs. His or HersCan we use 'its' instead of 'his' or 'hers'? If so, when? Are they truly interchangeable? To understand more about these pronouns, read this part.
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Ours vs. UsWhat is the difference between 'ours' and 'us'? They are both pronouns. They are both first-person plurals. But they are of different categories of pronouns.
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Ours vs. OurselvesWhat is the difference between 'ours' and 'ourselves'? 'He's a friend of ours,' or 'He's a friend of ourselves'. Which of these two sentences is correct?
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His vs. HimWe have different kinds of pronouns in English grammar, for example, subject, object, possessive, impersonal, etc. Here, we will discuss two masculine pronouns.
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Ours vs. Theirs'Ours' and 'Theirs' are both what we call possessive pronouns. They are used to refer to something or someone belonging to or associated with us or others.
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Mine, Pronoun or Adjective?In this part, we will discuss the word 'mine' in the English language. We'll see its part of speech, uses, and functions in a sentence.
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Yours vs. Your's'Yours sincerely' or 'Your's sincerely'? Which one do you think is correct? Here, we will discuss the second-person possessive pronoun in the English language.
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Hers vs. Her's'A friend of hers' or 'a friend of her's?' Which one do you think is the correct choice? In this part, we will discuss the possessive pronoun 'hers'.
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Ours vs. Our's'a friend of ours' or 'a friend of our's?' Which one do you think is the correct choice? In this part, we will discuss the possessive pronoun 'ours'.
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Theirs vs. Their'sWhich one do you think is correct? Here, we will discuss the third-person plural possessive pronoun in the English language.
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Theirs vs. ThemWhat is the difference between 'them' and 'theirs?' 'Theirs' is the third person plural possessive pronoun. 'Them' is a third-person pronoun. What else?
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Theirs vs. TheirWhat is the difference between 'theirs' and 'their'? They're both pronouns. They're both third-person plurals. But they are of different categories of pronouns.
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Theirs vs. There's"Theirs" and "There's" have pretty similar pronunciations, but have different meanings and functions. To learn about their difference, read this part.
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Anybody vs. Somebody'Anybody' and 'somebody' are indefinite pronouns that refer to people without saying exactly who they are. Here, we will discuss 'anybody' and 'somebody'.
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Anybody vs. NobodyBoth 'anybody' and 'nobody' are what we call indefinite pronouns in the English language. But what is their difference? Are they interchangeable?
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Anybody vs. Any Body'Anybody' is an indefinite pronoun. But what about 'any body?' Is 'any body' correct? If so, what does it mean? Here, we will discuss these two words.
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Anybody vs. EverybodyWhat is the difference between the two indefinite pronouns of 'anybody' and 'everybody'? In this part, we will go through their meanings one by one.
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Anybody vs. Anybody ElseWhat is the difference between 'anybody' and 'anybody else'? What does the adverb 'else' mean in this phrase? Here, we will discuss these two.
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Anybody vs. AnyoneWhen should we use 'anybody' versus 'anyone'? What is their difference? Are they have the same meaning? Let's find out!
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Anyone vs. Any OneAre 'anyone' and 'any one' both correct words in English? Do they have the same meaning? Can we use them interchangeably? Let's find out.
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Anyone vs. Someone'Anyone' and 'someone' are both indefinite pronouns that refer to an unidentified person. But despite their similarities, are they identical?
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Anyone vs. Anyone ElseWhat is the difference between 'anyone' and 'anyone else'? Do they have different meanings? Here, we will discuss these two.
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Nobody vs. No OneIs there any difference between the words 'nobody' and 'no one'? Can we use them interchangeably? Here we will explain their differences and similarities.
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Nobody vs. No Body'No body understands' or 'Nobody understands'? Are both these sentences correct? Do they have the same meaning? Let's see.
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Nobody vs. SomebodyWhat is the difference between the two indefinite pronouns of 'nobody' and 'somebody'? Where can we use each one of them. Let's find out.
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Nobody vs. NoneIs there a difference between the words 'none' and 'nobody'? Can they be used interchangeably? Here, we will go through these two words.
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Nobody vs. NobodiesCan 'nobody' be used as a plural pronoun? Or it should always be used as a singular noun? Here, we will see if 'nobody' can be pluralized or not.
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No One vs. NoneWhat is the difference between 'no one' and 'none'? Do they have the same meaning? Let's discuss these two indefinite pronouns and see for ourselves.
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No One vs. No-one'No one seemed to notice' or 'no-one seemed to notice? Are both sentences correct? Is there a difference between these two sentences?
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Everybody vs. EveryoneWhat is the difference between 'everyone' and 'everybody'? 'Everyone' and 'everybody' have the same meaning in dictionaries. But are they really the same?
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Everybody vs. Every BodyAre 'Everybody' and 'Every Body' both correct words in English? Do they have the same meaning? Can we use them interchangeably? Let's find out.
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Everybody vs. EverybodiesCan 'Everybody' be used as a plural pronoun? Or it should always be used as a singular noun? Here, we will see if 'Everybody' can be pluralized or not.
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No One vs. Anyone'No one' and 'anyone' are both indefinite pronouns that are used to refer to no person or thing in particular. Here, we will discuss these two pronouns.
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Everyone vs. Every OneAre 'Everyone' and 'Every One' both correct words in English? Do they have the same meaning? Can we use them interchangeably? Let's find out.
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Everyone vs. All'Everyone' and 'all' have a similar meaning when talking about people. They both mean all the people in a group'. But are they 100% the same?
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Everyone vs. Every One of Us'Everyone' and 'every one of us' both refer to 'every individual member of a complete group'. But are they interchangeable? Let's see.
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Somebody vs. SomeoneWhat is the difference between 'someone' and 'somebody'? Do they have the same meaning? Can they be used interchangeably? Let's find out.
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Somebody vs. Somebodies'Somebody' is a singular indefinite pronoun. But can it be used in plural form? Does it mean the same thing? Let's see.
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Somebody vs. Everybody'Somebody' and 'everybody' are both what we call indefinite pronouns. Here, we will learn about their similarities and differences.
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Somebody vs. Somebody ElseWhat is the difference between these two sentences? 'Ask somebody for help'. And 'Ask somebody else for help'. Let's see.
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Someone vs. Everyone'Someone' and 'everyone' are both indefinite pronouns that refer to unspecified persons. Here, we will discuss their similarities and differences.
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Someone vs. Some OneIs there a difference between 'someone' and 'some one'? Can 'some one' also be used as an indefinite pronoun? Let's check them out.
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Someone vs. SomethingWhat is the difference between the two indefinite pronouns 'someone' and 'something'? Can they be used interchangeably?
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Someone vs. Someone ElseWhat is the difference in meaning when we add the adverb 'else' to the indefinite pronoun 'someone'? To find out the difference between the two, read this part!
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Anything vs. Everything'Anything' and 'everything' are both pronouns that are used to refer to something. They have fairly similar spelling and structure, but what's their difference?
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Anything vs. Any ThingAre 'anything' and 'any thing' both acceptable words in standard English? If yes, are they interchangeable? If no, which one is correct?
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Anything vs. SomethingIn this part, we are going to discuss the meanings and uses of 'something' and 'anything'. We will look at their similarities and differences.
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Anything vs. Nothing'Nothing' and 'anything' are two indefinite pronouns that have similar meanings. But they are used differently in a sentence. Let's check these two out!
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Anything vs. Anyone'Anything' and 'anyone' are two indefinite pronouns that have somehow similar spelling but they refer to different things. Let's see their differences.
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