Why must you generally use a noun before a pronoun?

Question

Also, what is the difference between ambiguous and vauge pronoun reference?

Answer 1

A pronoun (like it) is used in place of a noun. If you have not used the noun first, you will have no idea what the 'it' is referring to. (It is supposed to rain today. Take it with you when you go to the park.) What is the it? An umbrella, a poncho?


I don't remember the difference between the other two, it's been a while.

If you have multiple subjects, you need to be clear on which one the pronoun is in reference to (Jane and Sue went to the park. She fell off the swing). The 'she' is ambiguous?

I talked to Joe to see how John was doing. He was too busy to talk long. 'He' should refer to the second person mentioned, but here it refers to the first one, so maybe vague?

Answer 2

Try make some sentences using a pronoun before a noun. You will see how confusing they can be.
As for ambiguous and vague pronoun reference, I suggest you do some search of your own. I have not tried wikipedia yet but you might find some good stuff there. Google also could be helpful.
Good luck!

Answer 3

Ambiguous is like having more then one meaning and in some instances causing uncertainty or confusing.
Vaguer (vauge) which it is spelled means not explicit in meaning and or not having a clear perceptible form, and not clearly perceived in mind.
Nouns clarify a person, place, or a thing. Which are always capitalized. Where as, pronouns, are identifier words to nouns. Such as: he, she, we, I you. Pronouns are inflected in the same way nouns are they become: personal, demonstrative, introducing, interrogative, relative, and indefinite.

Answer 4

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