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

Ex: I find it hard to believe .

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used to state that something exists or is present

Ex: There might be a problem with the engine .

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

Ex: In society , one often encounters challenges that must be overcome .

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

Ex: If a person wants to improve their cooking skills , they can take cooking classes or watch online tutorials .

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

Ex: If you want to learn a musical instrument , you should start by mastering the basics .

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