Question

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How is the pronoun in bold letters used?
The brilliant plan was his, not mine.
Subject
O Direct object
O
Predicate nominative

Answer 1

The pronoun 'his' is used as a Predicate nominative, renaming the subject 'plan' as belonging to someone.

Step-by-step explanation:

The pronoun 'his' in the sentence 'The brilliant plan was his, not mine' is used as a Predicate nominative. A predicate nominative is a noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb and renames or identifies the subject of the sentence. In this case, 'his' renames or identifies the subject 'plan' as belonging to someone.

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