Which term refers to a word that replaces a noun?

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

Answer: (B)

A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun. This helps us avoid repeating names or things over and over. The noun being replaced is called the antecedent, and the pronoun stands in its place so the sentence flows more smoothly. For example, in "Maria forgot her umbrella, but she found it later," the word "she" replaces "Maria," and "it" replaces "umbrella."

Nouns name people, places, things, or ideas. Adjectives describe or modify nouns, such as "blue car" where "blue" describes the noun "car." Verbs express action or state of being, like "run" or "exist." Pronouns come in many forms (he, she, they, this, that, who, which, etc.) and they can change depending on person, number, gender, or possession, but their job is to stand in for a noun rather than name one.