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Do Pronouns usually come before the verb in a sentence?

That's not quite right! Pronouns don't have a set position before or after the verb. Their placement depends on the sentence structure:

1. Subject Pronouns: These come before the verb in a standard sentence:

* I am happy.

* You are kind.

* They went to the store.

2. Object Pronouns: These come after the verb (or preposition):

* She saw me.

* He gave it to her.

* The dog chased them.

3. Pronouns in Questions: Their position depends on the type of question:

* Who is at the door? (Subject pronoun)

* What did you eat? (Object pronoun)

4. Special Cases: There are some cases where pronouns might appear after the verb due to emphasis or other grammatical structures:

* It is I who will go.

* There is nothing here.

So, in short, pronouns don't follow a fixed rule about being before or after the verb. It depends on their function in the sentence.

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