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What is the name for a word that takes the place of a noun?

Adverb
Pronoun
Noun
Verb

The correct answer is: Pronoun

A word that takes the place of a noun is known as a pronoun. Pronouns are used to avoid unnecessary repetition of nouns in sentences, thereby making communication more efficient and smooth. For example, instead of saying "Sarah said Sarah loves dogs," one would say "Sarah said she loves dogs," where "she" is the pronoun replacing the noun "Sarah." In this context, the other options serve different roles in sentence structure. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs but do not serve as replacements for nouns. Nouns are the names of people, places, things, or ideas, and while they stand in for the subjects and objects of sentences, they do not function to replace themselves. Verbs express actions or states of being and likewise do not serve the role of replacing nouns. Thus, pronouns specifically fulfill the function of replacing nouns in both speaking and writing.