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Unit 10: Parts of Speech and Common Errors in English

Within a sentence, a noun clause may function as a subject, complement, appositive, or object notes
of a verb or preposition. The relative pronoun acts as a subject or object within the noun clause,
though the normal word order may be changed. Note: Who and whoever are used as subject
pronouns, and whom and whomever are used as object pronouns. (Noun clauses are underlined.)

Example: Whoever uses the kitchen should wash the dishes. (The noun clause is the
subject of the sentence. Whoever is the subject of the noun clause.)
The criminal got what he deserved. (The noun clause is the direct object of the verb got.
Within the noun clause, what is the direct object of the verb deserved, even though it comes
before the verb.)
interrogative Pronouns

They introduce questions.

Example: 1. Who is that gentleman?
2. What would you like for your birthday?

Reflexive Pronouns

Reflexive pronouns rename subjects of action verbs. They function as various types of objects. If
the reflexive pronoun is omitted, the sentence will not make sense. Note that the following list is
the same as the list of intensive pronouns above.
singular: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself
Plural: ourselves, yourselves, themselves

Example: The logger cut himself with his axe. (Direct object of the verb cut)
Kim poured herself a cup of coffee. (Indirect object of the verb cut)
The old man was talking loudly to himself. (Object of the preposition to)

10.1.4 adjectives

Adjective describes the noun or the pronoun.

Example: Yellow, pretty, useful
My uncle is an adventurous person.
I am good at social sciences.

Kinds of Adjectives and their Functions
Descriptive adjectives tell us about the kind or quality of the noun or pronoun.

Example: 1. Pretty girl
2. White rose

adjectives of number/ quantity come before a noun to show how much or how many of the
noun.

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