What is a Pronoun:
Basically, a pronoun modifies a noun. It is used instead of a noun. It is not suitable to repeatedly use the same name of a person, place, or thing in a sentence. Therefore we use words like I, We, He, She, They, or it.
Subjective Pronoun:
There is a Pronoun.
Objective Pronoun:
An object is used at the end of the sentence.
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TYPES OF PRONOUN:
1) Possessive Pronoun:
The possessive Pronoun shows the procession. It replaces possessive adjectives or nouns to avoid repetition.
- Their book is interesting.
- This blue shirt is mine.
- The cat is hers.
- This doll is yours.
- The shoes are ours.
2) Reflective Pronoun:
This type of pronoun reflects the subject and passes action back to the subject.
- I saw myself in the mirror.
- He hurt himself with a hammer.
- Did you do it yourself.
- Isabella prepared herself for a party.
- He beat himself.
Reflective Pronoun Identification:
It is used as an object right after the verb, it doesn't change its place. It is an object but shows the reflection of the main subject.
3) Demonstrative Pronoun:
The use of this, that, these, and those are demonstrative pronouns.
- That mirror was broken.
- These shoes are very big.
- Those cats are cute and fluffy.
- Can you pass me this bag.
- That is your pencil.
4) Relative Pronoun:
A relative Pronoun is basically used as a conjunction.
For Example: Who, Which, Whom, Whose, and What.
- The actor who played the role is British.
- The year when the virus came was 2019.
- The girl who stood first in class won the medal.
- Which of your friends is the coolest.
- The man who was killed is my neighbor.
5) Indefinite Pronoun:
It means unspecified nouns like some, both, many, all, etc.
- We moved to another colony.
- Everyone is enjoying the party.
- I will not tell anyone.
- He finds nothing.
- Someone is dancing to my favorite song.
6) Reciprocal Pronoun:
When things are mutually affected.
For example, Each other, and one another are examples of it.
- Henry and John hate each other.
- We like each other.
- We laugh and play with one another.
- The two buses hit each other.
7) Interrogative Pronoun:
It is used to ask a question about what, which is at the start of the sentence.
- Who is coming to the Gym?
- When is your birthday?
- What is your name?
- When you are coming?
- Who is her Grandpa?
8) Distribution Pronoun:
Distribution of things among many things.
For Example: Each (plural), either (singular), None (plural), Neither (singular).
- You can eat either a burger or salad.
- Give candies to each.
- You can drink either milk or tea.
- Each student got chocolate.
- Neither child was present.
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