Pronoun
Definition: The word which replaces a noun is called a pronoun. It is one of the parts of speech.
For Examples-
- Jayant called Riya because Jayant has a message for Riya.
- Jayant called Riya because he has a message for her.
- Vikrant called Vikas and Vikrant and Vikas went to the cinema.
- Vikrant called Vikas and they went to the cinema.
Singular personal pronouns and Plural personal pronouns
SUBJECT |
OBJECT |
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|
SINGULAR |
PLURAL |
SINGULAR |
PLURAL |
I PERSON |
I |
WE |
ME |
US |
II PERSON |
YOU |
YOU |
YOU |
YOU |
III PERSON |
SHE HE IT |
THEY |
HER HIM ITS |
THEM |
- ............ exercise every day.
- Raymond has always been nice to .....................
- Victoria gave Martin a present and ................ gave one to her.
- ................... is not going with her cousin.
- ............ should brush your teeth regularly.
- An ant can lift something that weighs much more than .............. does.
- ............... built a snowman.
- The price of the jewelry surprised .................
- ................... are responsible for this project.
- ................... clothes were soaked after the car splashed ..................
- The workers went on strike because ................ wanted higher pay.
- The monkeys entertained the guests that came to see ..................
The pronouns that are used to
show possession or ownership, are called Possessive pronouns, like mine, ours, yours, his, hers, and theirs.
Examples-
- This
new Atlas is mine.
- Do you
think this parcel is yours?
The pronoun which
emphasizes/intensifies a noun or pronoun is called a Reflexive pronoun. Myself,
ourselves, yourself, himself, herself, themselves, and itself.
Examples-
- Rohan
wants to complete his project by himself.
- She
has painted a new pot by herself.
- I will call all the guests by myself.
Whenever reflexive pronoun comes
just after the noun or pronoun they are called emphatic pronouns. These are
used for highlighting, stressing, or emphasizing the noun or pronoun that comes
before it. Myself, ourselves, yourself, himself, herself, themselves, and
itself.
- I, myself,
decided to go.
- Rohini,
herself, painted a new pot.
- They, themselves,
wash their clothes.