RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE GRAMMAR -17- PRONOUNS – KINDS OF PRONOUNS – PART-3.
RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE GRAMMAR -17- PRONOUNS – KINDS OF PRONOUNS – PART-3.
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Rapidex English Speaking Course – Grammar (Lesson 17: Pronouns – Part 3)
What is a Pronoun?
A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun in a sentence to avoid repetition.
Example:
- John is my friend. He is very kind. (Here, “He” replaces “John”)
Types of Pronouns (Part-3)
In previous lessons, we covered Personal, Possessive, and Demonstrative Pronouns. Now, let’s explore more types:
Reflexive Pronouns
These pronouns refer back to the subject of the sentence. They end in -self (singular) or -selves (plural).
Examples:
- I hurt myself.
- She prepared the food herself.
- They enjoyed themselves at the party.
Emphatic (Intensive) Pronouns
These pronouns also end in -self or -selves but are used for emphasis.
Examples:
- I myself saw the accident.
- The CEO himself attended the meeting.
Tip: If you remove an emphatic pronoun, the sentence still makes sense!
Relative Pronouns
Used to connect clauses and provide more information about a noun.
Examples:
- The boy who won the race is my cousin.
- This is the book that I was looking for.
- The teacher whom I respect the most is retiring.
Common Relative Pronouns: who, whom, whose, which, that.
Interrogative Pronouns
Used to ask questions.
Examples:
- Who is your best friend?
- Which is your favorite color?
- Whose book is this?
Common Interrogative Pronouns: who, whom, whose, which, what.
Indefinite Pronouns
Used to refer to people or things in a general way (not specific).
Examples:
- Someone is knocking at the door.
- Nobody knows the truth.
- Everything is ready for the trip.
Common Indefinite Pronouns: someone, anyone, everyone, nobody, everything, something.
Quick Recap:
Type of Pronoun | Example |
---|---|
Reflexive Pronouns | She helped herself. |
Emphatic Pronouns | He himself confirmed it. |
Relative Pronouns | The book that I read was interesting. |
Interrogative Pronouns | Who is calling? |
Indefinite Pronouns | Everyone is welcome. |
Practice Exercise:
Fill in the blanks with the correct pronoun:
- She completed the project by _______.
- _______ do you think will win the match?
- The car _______ I bought is very expensive.
- There is _______ waiting outside for you.
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Here’s a clear explanation of Rapidex English Speaking Course – Grammar Lesson 17: Pronouns – Part 3, focusing on Kinds of Pronouns:
Lesson 17: Pronouns (Part 3) – Kinds of Pronouns
What is a Pronoun?
A pronoun is a word used instead of a noun to avoid repetition.
Example:
-
Ravi is a good boy. He studies well.
(Here, “he” replaces “Ravi”)
Kinds of Pronouns (continued – Part 3)
Relative Pronouns
They relate to a noun mentioned previously and connect clauses. Common words: who, whom, whose, which, that
Example: The boy who won the race is my cousin.
Demonstrative Pronouns
They point to specific things or people. Words: this, that, these, those
Example: These are my books. That is your pen.
Distributive Pronouns
They refer to persons or things one at a time. Words: each, either, neither
Example: Each of the students got a prize.
Reciprocal Pronouns
Used when two or more people are carrying out or have carried out an action. Words: each other, one another
Example: They love each other.
Emphatic Pronouns
Used to emphasize a noun or pronoun. Words: myself, himself, herself, yourself, themselves
Example: I myself completed the project.
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