RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE GRAMMAR -17- PRONOUNS – RECIPROCAL PRONOUNS – PART-11.
RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE GRAMMAR -17- PRONOUNS – RECIPROCAL PRONOUNS – PART-11.
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- 1 RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE
- 2 Grammar – 17: Pronouns – Reciprocal Pronouns (Part-11)
- 3 Usage of Reciprocal Pronouns
- 4 Difference Between ‘Each Other’ & ‘One Another’
- 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid
- 6 Practice Exercise
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What Are Reciprocal Pronouns?
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Usage Guidelines
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Common Mistakes to Avoid
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Practice Exercise
RAPIDEX ENGLISH SPEAKING COURSE
Grammar – 17: Pronouns – Reciprocal Pronouns (Part-11)
What are Reciprocal Pronouns?
Reciprocal pronouns are used to show mutual action or relationship between two or more people. They indicate that two or more subjects are performing the same action towards each other.
List of Reciprocal Pronouns
There are only two reciprocal pronouns in English:
Each other (Used for two people or things)
One another (Used for more than two people or things)
Usage of Reciprocal Pronouns
1. Each Other → Used when talking about two people or things.
Example:
Ram and Shyam respect each other.
(राम और श्याम एक-दूसरे का सम्मान करते हैं।)
The two friends were helping each other.
(वे दो दोस्त एक-दूसरे की मदद कर रहे थे।)
2. One Another → Used when talking about more than two people or things.
Example:
All the team members trust one another.
(सभी टीम के सदस्य एक-दूसरे पर विश्वास करते हैं।)
The students in the class were talking to one another.
(कक्षा के सभी छात्र एक-दूसरे से बात कर रहे थे।)
Difference Between ‘Each Other’ & ‘One Another’
Reciprocal Pronoun | Used For | Example |
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Each Other | Two people or things | Ravi and Mohan help each other. |
One Another | More than two people or things | The players passed the ball to one another. |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Incorrect: They love theirselves.
Correct: They love each other.
Incorrect: The three brothers hate each other.
Correct: The three brothers hate one another.
Practice Exercise
Fill in the blanks with each other or one another:
The two sisters always take care of _______.
The members of the club were congratulating _______ on their success.
The teacher asked the two students to share notes with _______.
In a good marriage, husband and wife should respect _______.
The soldiers protected _______ during the war.
Try answering! Let me know if you need solutions.
The Rapidex English Speaking Course – Grammar 17: Pronouns – Reciprocal Pronouns (Part-11) provides a comprehensive guide to understanding reciprocal pronouns in English grammar. This lesson is particularly beneficial for Hindi-speaking learners aiming to enhance their English proficiency.
What Are Reciprocal Pronouns?
Reciprocal pronouns are used to indicate a mutual action or relationship between two or more subjects. They show that the subjects are performing the same action toward each other.
Each other: Used when referring to two people or things.
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Example: “Ram and Shyam respect each other.”
(राम और श्याम एक-दूसरे का सम्मान करते हैं।)
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One another: Used when referring to more than two people or things.
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Example: “All the team members trust one another.”
(सभी टीम के सदस्य एक-दूसरे पर विश्वास करते हैं।)
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Usage Guidelines
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Each other: Appropriate when discussing interactions between two entities.
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Example: “The two friends were helping each other.”
(वे दो दोस्त एक-दूसरे की मदद कर रहे थे।)
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One another: Suitable for scenarios involving more than two entities.
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Example: “The students in the class were talking to one another.”
(कक्षा के सभी छात्र एक-दूसरे से बात कर रहे थे।)
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Common Mistakes to Avoid
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Incorrect: “They love theirselves.”
Correct: “They love each other.” -
Incorrect: “The three brothers hate each other.”
Correct: “The three brothers hate one another.
Practice Exercise
Fill in the blanks with each other or one another:
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The two sisters always take care of _______.
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The members of the club were congratulating _______ on their success.
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The teacher asked the two students to share notes with _______.
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In a good marriage, husband and wife should respect _______.
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The soldiers protected _______ during the war.
Try answering these! Let me know if you need solutions.
For a more detailed explanation and additional examples, you can refer to the full lesson on Diznr International’s website:
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