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OpenStudy (countrygirl1431):

Can someone please help me Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence. The staff threw a surprise party for new employees. us we

OpenStudy (anonymous):

us

OpenStudy (countrygirl1431):

Identify the class and noun function of the pronoun using the abbreviations from the chart. For intensive pronouns, put NONE for noun function. Which of the utensils is best for serving the roast? Noun function: Pronoun class:

OpenStudy (wendy.ivette11714):

Us

OpenStudy (countrygirl1431):

i know the noun fuction i just need help with the pronoun class

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I don't really get the question

OpenStudy (countrygirl1431):

what is the noun function and pronoun class for this sentence

OpenStudy (wendy.ivette11714):

I think it's noun function

OpenStudy (wendy.ivette11714):

Ohhh I get it

OpenStudy (countrygirl1431):

Here are the noun functions: subject direct object indirect object predicate nominative object of preposition appositive subject of gerund possessive noun Here are the Pronoun Class: personal interrogative relative demonstrative reflexive intensive indefinite reciprocal

OpenStudy (countrygirl1431):

here are my choices if that helps

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What's the pronoun?

OpenStudy (countrygirl1431):

I think Utensils

OpenStudy (anonymous):

utensils, is a noun, a pronoun describes the noun

OpenStudy (countrygirl1431):

so serving ig

OpenStudy (countrygirl1431):

serving is a verb tho right

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes, serving is a verb

OpenStudy (countrygirl1431):

so roast i would think

OpenStudy (anonymous):

roast is also a noun

OpenStudy (anonymous):

a noun is a person, object, or place

OpenStudy (anonymous):

a pronoun describes the noun

OpenStudy (anonymous):

a verb is an action

OpenStudy (anonymous):

an adjective describes a noun and verb

OpenStudy (countrygirl1431):

so which or best

OpenStudy (anonymous):

best is the pronoun

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So what kind of pronoun do you think best is?

OpenStudy (countrygirl1431):

ok but i have to figure what is the case of best

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it's reflexive

OpenStudy (countrygirl1431):

a reflexive pronoun ends in self tho

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A reflexive pronoun CAN end in self

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it's doesn't have to

OpenStudy (countrygirl1431):

There is one more type of pronoun, and that is the reflexive pronoun. These are the ones that end in “self” or "selves." They are object pronouns that we use when the subject and the object are the same noun.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So based on the information in there, which pronoun would 'best' most likely fit in?

OpenStudy (countrygirl1431):

Indefinite Pronouns These pronouns do not point to any particular nouns, but refer to things or people in general. Some of them are: few, everyone, all, some, anything, and nobody. Example: “Everyone is already here.” Read more at http://grammar.yourdictionary.com/parts-of-speech/pronouns/types-of-pronouns.html#RMOEcKVi8wf0kXuv.99

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