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Pronouns

Pronouns ∙ is defined as a word or phrase that may be substituted for a noun or noun phrase, which once replaced, is known as the pronoun`s antecedent. ∙ pronouns can do everything that nouns can do. A pronoun can act as a subject, direct object, indirect object, object of the preposition, and more.

Example

1. Marie went for a walk.

She went for a walk.

In the second sentence, “ she ” is a pronoun

that takes the place of the noun “ Marie ” .

2. Jane and Margaret went shopping;

they bought a new book at the store .

“Jane and Margaret” is the antecedent.

“ They ” is the pronoun that replaces it.

Types of pronouns

Pronouns are categorized according to their function:

There are 9 types of pronouns:

Personal Pronouns

Reflexive Pronouns

Intensive Pronouns

Indefinite Pronouns

Demonstrative Pronouns

Reciprocal Pronouns

Interrogative Pronouns

Relative Pronouns

Possessive Pronouns

1 . Personal Pronouns

A personal pronoun refers to the one speaking, the one spoken to, or the one spoken about.

Karen ate pizza.

She was hungry.

The word " she " is a personal pronoun that refers to "Karen."

Personal pronouns

Object Pronoun

The object pronoun is a someone or something that receives the action of the subject.

She kicked it.

“It” is a pronoun and “it” is receiving the action- it is being kicked.

Subject Pronoun

The subject pronoun is who or what the sentence is about.

We played soccer.

“We” is a pronoun and it tells who the sentence is about.

Singular Plural

I we

You you

He, she, it they

Singular Plural

me us

you you

him, her, it them

Subject Pronouns

Object Pronouns

2. Reflexive Pronouns

A reflexive pronoun is a pronoun that refers to the subject and is necessary to the meaning of the sentence. It ends in "-self" or “-selves ”

Bob enjoyed himself at the gym.

“Himself” is a reflexive pronoun; it is necessary for the sentence to make sense.

3. Intensive Pronouns