PRONOUN (EXPERT)
Definition:
A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun to make sentences clear, natural, and less repetitive.
Major Types of Pronouns
1. Personal Pronouns
I, You, He, She, It, We, They
2. Possessive Pronouns
Mine, Yours, His, Hers, Ours, Theirs
3. Reflexive Pronouns
Myself, Yourself, Himself, Herself, Itself, Ourselves, Yourselves, Themselves
4. Demonstrative Pronouns
This, That, These, Those
5. Interrogative Pronouns
Who, Whom, Whose, Which, What
6. Relative Pronouns
Who, Whom, Whose, Which, That
Example:
The boy who won the race is my brother.
7. Indefinite Pronouns
Someone, Anyone, Everyone, Nobody, Somebody, Everything, Nothing
Example:
Everyone enjoyed the party.
Functions of Pronouns
• Subject:
He is a teacher.
• Object:
I know her.
• Possession:
This house is ours.
• Emphasis:
I completed the project myself.
Practice
Identify the type of pronoun.
1. They are my classmates.
2. This is my mobile.
3. Everyone is present.
4. The girl who helped me is my friend.
5. She did the work herself.
Remember:
A good use of pronouns makes English sound natural, fluent, and professional.