Pronouns | Introduction, Types, Definitions And Examples

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 Introduction-

Word used instead of a Noun is called a Pronoun. The purpose of Pronouns is to avoid repetition and make the sentences easier and sound good. There are many types of Pronouns. Let's study more about Pronouns in this article.

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There are eight types of Pronouns:-

  • Personal Pronoun.
  • Demonstrative Pronoun.
  • Possessive Pronoun.
  • Interrogative Pronoun.
  • Relative Pronoun.
  • Reciprocal Pronoun.
  • Reflexive Pronoun.
  • Indefinite Pronoun.


Among these the three major types of Pronouns are :-

  1. Personal Pronoun.
  2. Demonstrative Pronoun.
  3. Possessive Pronoun.


Personal Pronoun-

Personal Pronouns are used in place of the name of a person, animal or thing. Personal Pronouns can be :-

  • First person or the self (I, me, we, us)
  • Second person or the Person spoken to (You)
  • Third person or the person spoken about ( he, she, it, him, her, they, them)


The highlighted words in the following sentences are the examples of Personal Pronouns:-
  • I wake up early in the morning.
  • They are working in the sun.
  • We study in the same class.
  • You can use my pen.
  • She is a good teacher.
  • Can you talk to her ?
  • Go with him.
  • Tell me the truth.
  • The principal scolded them.


Demonstrative Pronoun-

Demonstrative Pronouns are used to point out one or more things.

For example: This, These, That, Those etc.

The highlighted words in the following sentences are the examples of Demonstrative Pronouns:-


  • That was an interesting story.
  • That car is mine.
  • This is vey important lesson.
  • These machines are useless.


Possessive Pronouns-

Possessive Pronouns are used to show possession, belonging or ownership.

For example- my, mine, his, her, its, our their, yours, etc.

The highlighted words in the following sentences are the examples of Possessive Pronouns:-
  • That pink bicycle is mine.
  • This is a lovely tree. Its leaves are so beautiful.
  • Bill Gates wrote his first software program at the age of 13.
  • Most people are unhappy with their jobs.
  • Liza is going to the garden with her friends.
  • Do you brush your teeth daily.
  • My house is better than yours.

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