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Example: Ben stands under the lifeguard chair.

Preposition Object of Preposition

Singular Noun it
(Third-Person Singular Neuter Pronoun)
New sentence: Ben stands under it.

The preposition under requires the noun lifeguard chair
to complete the meaning of the prepositional phrase. The
lifeguard chair is the object of the preposition. You must
replace this singular noun with the pronoun it.

Example: The bathing suit is for Maria.

Preposition Object of Preposition
Singular Noun her
(Third-Person Singular Feminine Pronoun)
New sentence: The bathing suit is for her.

3.16 Possessive Pronouns

A possessive pronoun shows relationship or ownership.

Look again at the example that appeared on page 46 in
Part One.

Possessive Pronoun

Yes, Third-person
it is hers. pronoun hers
referring to the
person spoken
Ben talking about about (she, or
Anna’s hula hoop
Anna)

Let’s take another look at subject pronouns, and then we’ll move
on to possessive pronouns.
Masculine Feminine Neuter
Singular 1 I 2 you 3 he she it
Subject
Pronouns
Plural 1 we 2 you they
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