Dummy pronouns, also known as “expletive pronouns” are words that function grammatically as pronouns but do not have antecedents—meaning, they do not replace a noun, phrase, or clause. They refer to nothing particularly, rather they help the sentence function properly in a grammatical context.
There are only two dummy pronouns, and these are “it” and “there”.
examples:
“It looks like it will snow.”
“There is always light in the dark.”
"It looks like I lost my pen."
"There is something weird in here."
In these sentences, "it" and "there" do not replace a noun, phrase, or clause. However, they contribute to the meaning of the sentences. It is unknown from the term "dummy," but it exists and contributes to a new atmosphere, just like a dummy account on any social media platform. No one knows who is behind the name they use, but everyone can sense that someone is there, and this adds to their awareness of existence.
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