Which term is a word that takes the place of a noun and can function as the subject or object?

• A. Pronoun
• B. Noun
• C. Adjective
• D. Verb

Answer: (A)

A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun and can function as the subject or the object in a sentence. It helps us avoid repeating the same noun over and over. For example, in “Maria told a story, and she finished it quickly,” the pronouns “she” and “it” stand in for the nouns “Maria” and “story.” Pronouns used as subjects include I, you, he, she, it, we, they, while pronouns used as objects include me, you, him, her, it, us, them. In contrast, a noun names a person, place, or thing; an adjective describes or modifies a noun; a verb expresses action or a state of being.