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Pronouns and Determiners - Dummy and Impersonal Pronouns

Dummy pronouns serve a grammatical function in the sentence, while impersonal pronouns refer to people in general, rather than a specific person.

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Categorized English Pronouns and Determiners
it
it
[pronoun]

used in a sentence to fulfil a grammatical function without a clear antecedent for it to refer to

Ex: It is raining outside. 
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there
there
[pronoun]

used to state that something exists or is present

Ex: There is a book on the table. 
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one
one
[pronoun]

used to make general statements, express opinions, or provide advice without referring to specific individuals

Ex: One should always strive to do one's best. 
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they
they
[pronoun]

used to refer to people in a general, unspecified manner, or to discuss hypothetical situations or scenarios

Ex: When someone is feeling stressed, they may find it helpful to practice relaxation techniques. 
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you
you
[pronoun]

used to address people in general, rather than referring to any specific individual

Ex: When you walk in the rain without an umbrella, you get wet. 
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