English Grammar: Pronouns Overview

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What are indefinite pronouns used for?

To indicate possession

To refer to a specific noun

To specify quantity

To refer to an indefinite noun (correct)

Which of the following is an example of a distributive pronoun?

Each (correct)

All

Many

Some

What is the use of reciprocal pronouns?

For showing ownership

For indicating comparison

For mutual relationships (correct)

For expressing indifference

According to Rule 1, what must a pronoun agree with?

The preceding noun Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Rule 2, if 'each' is used with two singular nouns, what will the verb be?

Singular Signup and view all the answers

What does Rule 3 state about using singular pronouns with 'or'?

Always use singular pronouns and verbs Signup and view all the answers

What does Rule 4 require when mixing singular and plural subjects?

Plural subjects take precedence Signup and view all the answers

According to Rule 5, how should pronouns be ordered in a sentence?

First person last Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of Rule 6 in sentences with '1' involved?

Use first person plural pronouns Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following pronouns is NOT an example of an indefinite pronoun?

Each Signup and view all the answers

What do we call words that are used in place of nouns?

Pronouns Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a reflexive pronoun?

Myself Signup and view all the answers

Which type of pronoun is used to ask questions?

Interrogative Pronouns Signup and view all the answers

Identify the personal pronouns from the following options.

He Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a reflexive pronoun used for emphasis?

I myself did it. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of relative pronouns?

To join clauses Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is classified as a demonstrative pronoun?

This Signup and view all the answers

Which personal pronoun is used for the first person plural?

We Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following interrogative pronouns is used to inquire about possession?

Whose Signup and view all the answers

The pronoun 'they' is an example of which type of pronoun?

Personal Pronoun Signup and view all the answers

Which pronoun should be used when three persons are mentioned together in a sentence?

You, he and I must do our work. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct form when a pronoun is the complement of a 'to be' verb?

It is I who am here. Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase correctly describes two persons compared with more than two persons?

'Each other' is for two, 'one another' is for more than two. Signup and view all the answers

How should the verb be conjugated when the relative pronoun is the subject?

The verb should agree with the relative pronoun's antecedent. Signup and view all the answers

In which case is 'who' generally used?

For individuals, especially humans. Signup and view all the answers

When should 'whom' be used in a sentence?

For persons as the object of a verb. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of 'which' in a sentence?

To refer to objects and animals. Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence is correctly formed?

We enjoyed ourselves in the fair. Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct usage of 'that' in sentences?

For both people and objects. Signup and view all the answers

What is the corrected form for 'The book whom we like most is out of print'?

The book which we like most is out of print. Signup and view all the answers

What should follow 'same' or 'such' in a sentence?

Relative pronoun 'as'. Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence uses 'whose' correctly?

I see the man whose car is red. Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence is correctly expressed regarding the use of pronouns?

One should love his or her country. Signup and view all the answers

Which option correctly corrects the sentence 'He can run faster than me'?

He can run faster than I. Signup and view all the answers

Which correction is appropriate for the sentence 'Neither of the two friends are faithful.'?

Neither of the two friends is faithful. Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence correctly uses the reflexive pronoun?

It is I who did it. Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence uses the correct form of 'one' in reference to health?

One should take care of his health. Signup and view all the answers

Which correction is appropriate for the sentence 'It is me who did it.'?

It is I who did it. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Attributive use of an adjective?

An adjective preceding the noun it describes. Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario do you use 'to' instead of 'than'?

With adjectives ending in 'ior'. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of Predicative use of an adjective?

He is brave. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following adjectives shows the highest degree and does not have comparative or superlative forms?

Unique Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct usage of 'wiser' in a comparison?

She is wiser of the two. Signup and view all the answers

Where should an adjective be placed when used as a title?

After the noun. Signup and view all the answers

Which combination correctly uses the superlative form?

This is the best pizza. Signup and view all the answers

Which adjective functions in a positive degree as opposed to comparative?

Strong Signup and view all the answers

What is the incorrect form related to the adjective 'complete'?

That is the most complete answer. Signup and view all the answers

In phrases, where are adjectives typically placed?

After the nouns. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Pronoun

A word used in place of a noun is called a pronoun.
Pronouns are categorized by their function and usage.

Personal Pronouns

They represent the speaker, person being spoken to, and the person or thing being spoken about.
First person: refers to the person speaking: I, we, me, us, mine, our, ours.
Second person: refers to the person being spoken to: you, your, yours, thou, thee, thine.
Third person: refers to the person or thing being spoken about: he, she, it, its, him, they, them, her, hers, his, their, theirs.

Relative Pronouns

They connect two sentences and relate to a previously mentioned noun.
Examples: who, whom, whose, which, what, as, that
Example: I know the boy who came here.

Interrogative Pronouns

They are used to form questions.
Examples: who, whose, whom, which, what
Example: Who are you?

Demonstrative Pronouns

They indicate a noun or pronoun.
Examples: this, that, these, those
Example: This is my pen.

Reflexive Pronouns

Formed by adding self or selves to a personal pronoun.
Used when the subject and object of the verb are the same person.
Example: I hurt myself.

Indefinite Pronouns

Used to refer to unspecified nouns or quantities
Examples: all, much, little, one, some, none, few, many, any
Example: One must love one's country.

Distributive Pronouns

Used to refer to each individual in a group.
Examples: each, either, neither
Example: Each of the girls got a reward.

Reciprocal Pronouns

Used to express mutual relationship.
Example: Arun and Varun help each other.

Rules Relating to Pronouns

A pronoun's person, number, and gender should match its antecedent.
When each or every precedes two singular nouns connected by and, the verb and pronoun are singular.
With two or more singular nouns joined by or, either...or, or neither....nor, the pronoun is singular.
When a singular and plural subject are connected by or, either...or, or neither.....nor, the pronoun agrees with the nearer noun.
When using pronouns for three persons in one sentence, use the order II, III, I (231).
This is a book for you and me.
Use the first-person plural pronoun (we) if the first person is included along with other persons.
When "to be" verb has a pronoun as the complement, it's always in Nominative Case.
Each other for two persons and one another for more than two
The verb after a relative pronoun agrees with its antecedent in number and person.
Who is generally for people, whom for people, whose for people, but sometimes for things
Which for things and animals
That can be used for people and things
When same or such precedes the antecedent, the relative pronoun is usually as.

Adjectives

Usually placed before the word they modify but can be used predicatively after the verb
Titles are placed after the noun
Phrases have the adjective following the noun.
Superior, junior, inferior, prior, senior are used as comparatives and use to instead of than.
Interior, exterior, major, minor, former, latter, upper, inner, outer are used in the positive degree.
Some adjectives (round, perfect, unique, chief, complete, etc.) are used in the highest degree and don't have comparative or superlative forms.
Two individuals or things are compared using the Comparative Degree.

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This quiz covers the various types of pronouns in English, including personal, relative, interrogative, and demonstrative pronouns. Test your knowledge on their definitions, uses, and examples to enhance your understanding of English grammar.