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Interactive Rubric for Written Communication: 6.2.1. Pronouns

This guide will help you understand common conventions of academic writing and the application of marking rubrics

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Definition (formal)

Pronouns are words that stand in place of a noun (e.g., he, she, it, they).

Example

For example, the following the Persuasive Essay Example contains an incorrect pronoun to stand for the word ‘debate’ in the second part of the sentence. ‘They’ should be ‘it’.

The nature versus nurture debate is one that is significant because they affects teachers' perceptions of students' abilities.

Resources (textbook)

Refer to the textbook pages and sections to improve your knowledge and understanding of the criterion.

Resources (web)

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