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Pronoun and Its Types

A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun to enhance sentence fluidity and reduce repetition. There are several types of pronouns, including personal, possessive, reflexive, demonstrative, interrogative, relative, indefinite, and reciprocal, each serving a specific function in language. Examples and usage tips for each type are provided to illustrate their application.

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Pronoun and Its Types

A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun to enhance sentence fluidity and reduce repetition. There are several types of pronouns, including personal, possessive, reflexive, demonstrative, interrogative, relative, indefinite, and reciprocal, each serving a specific function in language. Examples and usage tips for each type are provided to illustrate their application.

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PRONOUN

Definition:

A pronoun is a word used to replace a noun to avoid repetition and make sentences smoother
and less repetitive.

Example:

●​ Anita is a dancer. Anita performs well.​


→ Anita is a dancer. She performs well.

Here, "She" is a pronoun replacing the noun "Anita".

Types of Pronouns

1. Personal Pronouns

These pronouns refer to specific persons or things. They change form depending on:

●​ Person (1st, 2nd, 3rd)


●​ Number (singular/plural)
●​ Gender (male/female/neuter)
●​ Case (subject/object)

Examples:​
| Person | Subjective Case | Objective Case |​
|--------|------------------|----------------|​
| 1st Person Singular | I | me |​
| 2nd Person Singular | you | you |​
| 3rd Person Singular | he, she, it | him, her, it |​
| 1st Person Plural | we | us |​
| 2nd Person Plural | you | you |​
| 3rd Person Plural | they | them |

Example Sentences:

●​ I am happy. (subject)
●​ She called me. (object)
2. Possessive Pronouns

These pronouns show ownership or possession.

Examples: mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs

Important Note:​
Do not confuse with possessive adjectives (my, your, his, etc.).

●​ That pen is mine. (possessive pronoun)


●​ That is my pen. (possessive adjective)

3. Reflexive Pronouns

Used when the subject and object are the same person.

Examples: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves

Example Sentences:

●​ I hurt myself.
●​ They did it themselves.

4. Demonstrative Pronouns

Point out specific things or people.

Examples: this, that, these, those

Example Sentences:

●​ This is delicious.
●​ Those are my shoes.

Usage Tip:

●​ This/These → for things near


●​ That/Those → for things far
5. Interrogative Pronouns

Used to ask questions.

Examples: who, whom, whose, which, what

Example Sentences:

●​ Who is coming to the party?


●​ Which is your bag?

6. Relative Pronouns

Used to connect a clause or phrase to a noun or pronoun.​


They act like conjunctions and provide more information.

Examples: who, whom, whose, which, that

Example Sentences:

●​ The girl who won the prize is my cousin.


●​ This is the book that I told you about.

7. Indefinite Pronouns

Refer to non-specific people or things.

Examples: someone, anyone, everyone, nobody, all, few, many, none, some, anything,
everything

Example Sentences:

●​ Someone left the door open.


●​ Many were absent today.

8. Reciprocal Pronouns

Show a mutual relationship or action.

Examples: each other, one another


Usage Tip:

●​ Each other → for two people


●​ One another → for more than two

Example Sentences:

●​ The two friends hugged each other.


●​ The players congratulated one another.

By Ch Zulafqar Ahmed

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