Pronouns are words that replace an object, subject, or thing in a clause and are an everyday part of spoken and written English.
In its most basic form, a pronoun is called a personal pronoun and replaces the proper name of someone or something.
The personal pronouns in English are:
In first-person :
Second Person:
Third person :
Personal pronouns example sentences :
Possessive pronouns work similarly to other types of pronouns, replacing a previously mentioned noun and acting as the object or subject. They indicate ownership of another noun and are often referred to as ‘strong, or absolute pronouns.’
The indefinite pronouns in English are:
First-person:
Second-person:
Third-person:
Possessive pronouns example sentences:
Now, let’s dive into indefinite pronouns.
Indefinite pronouns refer to people, things, or amounts without being specific.
The indefinite pronouns in English are:
Example sentences using some- :
Example sentences using any- :
Example sentences using no- :
Example sentences using every- :
Relative pronouns introduce relative clauses and give essential information about the subject or object.
Common relative pronouns in English:
These words are also sometimes used in relative clauses:
Relative pronoun example sentences:
Interrogative pronouns, unlike relatives, are used to ask or introduce questions.
The interrogative pronouns in English are:
You’ll notice that interrogative and relative pronouns are the same. However, remember that if a sentence asks for an answer or is questioning something, the pronoun works as an interrogative. For example:
A demonstrative pronoun is used for an indication - to point someone or something out.
The demonstrative pronouns in English are:
Demonstrative pronoun example sentences:
In English, reciprocal pronouns are used when two or more subjects or objects are doing the same thing.
The reflexive pronouns in English are:
Reciprocal pronouns example sentences:
There are 9 reflexive pronouns in the English language that refer back to the subject of the clause and are frequently used when the subject and the object are the same.
The reflexive pronouns in English are:
In the first-person:
Second-person:
Third-person:
Reflexive pronoun example sentences:
Intensive pronouns are very similar to reflexive pronouns, but instead of giving meaning, they dramatize.
Intensive pronoun example sentences:
Intensive pronouns are wordier hence why they are often used in poetry and prose.
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