pawn: make a sentence
does this work?
my dad always said, "dont be a pawn, be your own boss."
Yes. That's a good use of the word. Now, just make sure you've capitalized My and Don't (note apostrophe).
That is the use of "pawn" as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
"I was so broke, I had to pawn my jewelry."
I hope this helps a little more. Thanks for asking.
Yes, that sentence works perfectly fine! It conveys the message that your father advised against being a pawn and encouraged you to be your own boss. Here is how the sentence is structured:
Subject (noun): my dad
Verb: always said
Direct quote: "don't be a pawn, be your own boss."
To construct a sentence, you need a subject which is usually a noun or pronoun, followed by a verb that indicates the action performed by the subject. In this case, the subject is "my dad" and the verb is "always said." The sentence is then completed with the direct quote enclosed within quotation marks and punctuated accordingly.