A noun or a pronoun to which a pronoun refers is called a what?

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Giovanna Ellis

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5 March, 05:39

A noun or a pronoun to which a pronoun refers is called a what?

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Marcel Yang · Answer 1

The noun to which a pronoun refers is called the antecedent of the pronoun. A pronoun is used to substitute a noun. In order for it to substitute, it must have a clear antecedent. Personal pronouns are used to substitute nouns with ownership.