TSA CBT Practice Test

Personal pronouns can change their form based on which factor?

1. Verb tense

2. Singular or plural

3. Gender

4. All of the above

The correct answer is: All of the above

Personal pronouns indeed change their form based on several factors, including singular or plural distinctions, gender, and verb tense considerations, though the latter is more related to the verb than the pronoun itself in its base form. When it comes to singular and plural, personal pronouns like "I" (singular) will change to "we" (plural), clearly indicating the number of subjects being referred to. Gender also influences personal pronouns, as demonstrated by "he" for masculine subjects and "she" for feminine subjects, providing clarity in context regarding the individuals mentioned. While verb tense does not directly change the form of personal pronouns themselves, the context and usage of these pronouns in a sentence often depend on the tense of the verbs associated with them. So, it is accurate to say that personal pronouns can change based on singular or plural distinctions and gender, making the inclusion of "all of the above" correct as it captures the essence of how personal pronouns function in language.