RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE GRAMMAR -17- PRONOUNS – DEFINITION OF PRONOUNS – PART-2

RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE GRAMMAR -17- PRONOUNS – DEFINITION OF PRONOUNS – PART-2

Pronouns – Definition & Explanation (Part 2)

In English grammar, a pronoun is a word that replaces a noun to avoid repetition and make sentences smoother. Pronouns help in making speech and writing more concise.

Types of Pronouns (Continuation from Part-1)

4. Reflexive Pronouns

These pronouns reflect back to the subject of the sentence and end in -self or -selves.

Examples:
 I hurt myself while playing.
 She prepared the meal herself.
 They enjoyed themselves at the party.

5. Relative Pronouns

These pronouns connect a clause or phrase to a noun.

Examples:
 The boy who won the race is my friend.
 This is the book that I was reading.
 She met the man whom I told you about.

Common Relative Pronouns: who, whom, whose, which, that

6. Interrogative Pronouns

Used to ask questions.

Examples:
Who is coming to the party?
What is your name?
Which dress do you like?

Common Interrogative Pronouns: who, whom, whose, which, what

7. Demonstrative Pronouns

Used to point out specific things or people.

Examples:
This is my car.
That was a great movie.
These are my friends.
Those were the good old days.

Common Demonstrative Pronouns: this, that, these, those

8. Indefinite Pronouns

Refer to unspecified people or things.

Examples:
Someone is at the door.
Everything is ready for the trip.
Nobody knows the answer.

Common Indefinite Pronouns: someone, anyone, everyone, nothing, everything, something, nobody, each, few, many

9. Possessive Pronouns

Show ownership or possession.

Examples:
 This book is mine.
 That car is hers.
 The decision is yours to make.

Common Possessive Pronouns: mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs

10. Distributive Pronouns

Refer to individual members of a group separately.

Examples:
Each of the students received a gift.
Either of the roads will take you there.
Neither of them is correct.

Common Distributive Pronouns: each, either, neither

Summary of Pronouns (Part 2)

Practice Sentences

Try replacing the nouns with the correct pronouns:

1. Ramesh went to the market. → He went to the market.
2. My friends and I will join the event. → We will join the event.
3. This book is very interesting. → It is very interesting.
4. The players are ready for the match. → They are ready for the match.

Would you like practice exercises or examples for any specific type of pronoun?