{"id":3320,"date":"2011-12-16T17:18:52","date_gmt":"2011-12-16T09:18:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vappingo.com\/word-blog\/?p=3320"},"modified":"2023-02-22T12:46:32","modified_gmt":"2023-02-22T12:46:32","slug":"is-the-word-it-a-noun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vappingo.com\/word-blog\/is-the-word-it-a-noun\/","title":{"rendered":"Is the Word “It” a Noun?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Sign<\/a>In this quick article, we answer the question, is the word “it” a noun?<\/p>\n

We also review what nouns are and investigate the circumstances in which the word “it” may be construed as a noun. Before answering the question “is the word ‘it’ a noun?”, it is worth taking a look at the difference between nouns and pronouns.<\/p>\n

What is a noun?<\/h3>\n

A noun is a naming word that is used to name a person, place, thing or abstract idea. There are abstract nouns<\/a> and concrete nouns<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You can watch a video about nouns<\/a>. Alternatively, if you would prefer a free PDF presentation, you can download one by clicking on the image below.<\/p>\n

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What is a pronoun?<\/h3>\n

A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. Words such as “he,” “she,” “us,” “we” and “they” are all pronouns.<\/p>\n

Let’s have a look at an example:<\/p>\n

The boys at the football club think they are so clever.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

In this sentence, the word “boys” act as the noun and “they” is the pronoun, because it has been used in place of repeating the words “the boys.”<\/p>\n

Is the word “it” a noun or a pronoun?<\/h3>\n

Look at the following sentence:<\/p>\n

I am scared of the dog, it is always growling at me.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Do you think the word “it” is a noun or a pronoun? Has it been used to name something or has it been used in place of the name of something?<\/p>\n

It is a pronoun, a word that replaces a noun. It has been used to replace the reference to the dog.<\/p>\n

For more guidance on nouns, take a look at this guide to converting a singular noun to a plural noun<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Can the word “it” be a noun?<\/h3>\n

It is possible for the word it to be a noun if it is used as the proper name for something. For example, there is a novel called “It” that was written by Stephen King. In this context, the word “It” acts as a proper name for the book. Likewise, if you call someone the name “It” you are using a proper noun. In both cases the word “it” should have a capital letter because you are using a proper noun.<\/p>\n

How can I differentiate between nouns and pronouns?<\/h3>\n

Pronouns never, ever, ever get an apostrophe to indicate possession. Think about it: You don’t say “mi’ne” or “hi’s” or “her’s”–and you don’t say “your’s” or “it’s” to indicate possession.<\/p>\n

And that should answer the question “is the word ‘it’ a noun?”<\/p>\n

Do you have any grammar questions you would like us to answer? Leave a comment and we’ll do our best.
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