Which of the following is the best definition for the term personal pronoun? A. A pronoun that is used for questions
B. A pronoun that refers to specific people or things
C. A pronoun that acts as a noun modifier
D. A pronoun that indicates whether a noun or pronoun is masculine,
feminine, or neutral

Read the excerpt from “strychnine in the soup,” in which mr. mulliner explains the ending of a mystery novel to a bar patron who is anxious to know the conclusion of the story. “the plumber forgot his snake and had to go back for it,” explained mr. mulliner. ‘‘i trust that this revelation will prove sedative.” “i feel a new man,” said the draught stout. “i’d have lain awake worrying about that murder all night.” explain how a student who did not know the meaning of sedative could infer its definition?