Direction: In the following sentence has a word or phrase underlined. Read the sentences carefully and find which part of speech the underlined word is. Indicate your response accordingly. When people found that the jewel was in the records of Rahim, they gaveitto him.
Pronoun
Understanding Parts of Speech in English Grammar
The question asks us to identify the part of speech of the underlined word "itto" in the sentence: "When people found that the jewel was in the records of Rahim, they gave itto him."
Analyzing the Underlined Word: "itto"
The word "itto" appears to be a typographical error. In standard English, the phrase would most likely be "it to him". The underline covers "itto", suggesting it is treated as a single unit, but given the context and the options provided, the intended focus is almost certainly on the word "it". Let's analyze "it" in the context of the sentence.
The sentence states: "they gave itto him."
Assuming "itto" is a typo for "it to", the structure is "they gave it to him". Here, "gave" is the verb. The subject is "they". "him" is the indirect object (the recipient). "it" is the direct object (what was given).
What does "it" refer to in this sentence? Looking at the beginning of the sentence, "When people found that the jewel was in the records of Rahim...", we see that "it" refers back to "the jewel".
Identifying the Part of Speech of "it"
Now let's consider the options and determine which part of speech best describes "it".
- Pronoun: A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun or noun phrase. Examples include he, she, it, they, we, you, I, him, her, them, us, me. In the sentence, "it" replaces the noun phrase "the jewel". This fits the definition of a pronoun.
- Nominative: Nominative is a grammatical case, not a part of speech. It's typically the case used for the subject of a verb. While "it" can be in the nominative case (e.g., "It is true"), in the structure "gave it to him", "it" is the direct object. Direct objects are typically in the accusative (or objective) case. So, this option is about case, not part of speech, and the case here is likely not nominative.
- Noun: A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. "The jewel" is a noun phrase. "It" replaces this noun phrase. Therefore, "it" itself is not a noun, but a word standing in place of a noun.
- Adverb: An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. It typically describes how, when, where, or to what extent something happens. "It" does not modify the verb "gave" or any other word in this way.
Based on the analysis, "it" functions as a word that replaces the noun phrase "the jewel" and acts as the direct object of the verb "gave". This function is characteristic of a pronoun.
Conclusion
Despite the potential typo "itto", understanding the grammatical function of "it" within the sentence leads us to its correct part of speech. "It" replaces a noun phrase ("the jewel") and is used as the direct object, which means it is a pronoun.
| Word | Function in Sentence | Part of Speech |
|---|---|---|
| the jewel | Original noun phrase | Noun Phrase |
| it | Replaces "the jewel", Direct Object | Pronoun |
Revision Table: Key Grammar Concepts
| Term | Definition | Example in Sentence Context |
|---|---|---|
| Pronoun | A word used instead of a noun to indicate someone or something already mentioned or known. | "It" replaces "the jewel". |
| Noun | A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. | "people", "jewel", "records", "Rahim", "him" |
| Verb | A word describing an action, state, or occurrence. | "found", "was", "gave" |
| Direct Object | The noun or pronoun that receives the action of the verb. | "it" (what was given?) |
| Indirect Object | The noun or pronoun that benefits from or is affected by the action of the verb, often receiving the direct object. | "him" (to whom was it given?) |
Additional Information: Types of Pronouns
Pronouns come in different types, including:
- Personal Pronouns: Refer to specific people or things (I, you, he, she, it, we, they, me, him, her, us, them). "It" and "him" in the sentence are personal pronouns.
- Possessive Pronouns: Show ownership (mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs).
- Reflexive Pronouns: Refer back to the subject (myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves).
- Relative Pronouns: Introduce relative clauses (who, whom, whose, which, that).
- Demonstrative Pronouns: Point to specific things (this, that, these, those).
- Interrogative Pronouns: Used to ask questions (who, whom, whose, which, what).
- Indefinite Pronouns: Refer to non-specific people or things (all, some, any, none, each, everyone, nobody, etc.).
Understanding these types helps in correctly identifying pronouns in various sentences.
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