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Pronouns
Explanations and more
Term | Definition |
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Every pronoun needs to have an antecedent (something it refers to) | Else it is incorrect |
"One" is an exception (you is also an exception) | One refers to one of the many things mentioned, an average of the group, or everyone in a group |
"One" and "you" can't be interchanged/used simultaneously in a sentence. | Use either one-one or you-you |
"One" also doesn’t mix with nouns that require the pronouns he, they, etc. | Incorrect: People who want to become politicians should keep one's reputation spotless. (use their instead of one) |
Incorrect: Firefighters should always secure one's safety gear before rushing into a fire. | "One" shouldn't be used with plural (firefighters) |