English Grammar: Pronouns
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Which of the following pronouns is an example of a demonstrative pronoun?

  • his
  • itself
  • this (correct)
  • who
  • What is the primary function of personal pronouns?

  • To point out specific people, places, or things
  • To replace nouns that refer to people, places, things, or ideas (correct)
  • To ask questions
  • To show ownership or possession
  • Which of the following pronouns is an example of a possessive pronoun?

  • him
  • his (correct)
  • itself
  • he
  • What is the primary function of interrogative pronouns?

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    What is the primary function of reflexive pronouns?

    <p>To refer back to the subject of the sentence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following pronouns is an example of an interrogative pronoun?

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    Study Notes

    Pronouns

    Personal Pronouns

    • Replace nouns that refer to people, places, things, or ideas
    • Examples:
      • I, you, he, she, it, we, they
      • me, him, her, us, them
    • Can be subjects, objects, or complements of verbs

    Possessive Pronouns

    • Show ownership or possession
    • Examples:
      • mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs
    • Can replace nouns or function as adjectives

    Reflexive Pronouns

    • Refer back to the subject of the sentence
    • Examples:
      • myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, themselves
    • Used as objects of verbs or prepositions
    • Emphasize the subject's involvement in the action

    Demonstrative Pronouns

    • Point out specific people, places, or things
    • Examples:
      • this, that, these, those
    • Can be used as adjectives or pronouns
    • Indicate proximity or distance

    Interrogative Pronouns

    • Used to ask questions
    • Examples:
      • who, what, which, whom, whose
    • Function as subjects, objects, or complements of verbs
    • Help to seek information or clarification

    Pronouns

    Personal Pronouns

    • Replace nouns that refer to people, places, things, or ideas
    • Examples: I, you, he, she, it, we, they, me, him, her, us, them
    • Function as subjects, objects, or complements of verbs

    Possessive Pronouns

    • Show ownership or possession
    • Examples: mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs
    • Can replace nouns or function as adjectives

    Reflexive Pronouns

    • Refer back to the subject of the sentence
    • Examples: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, themselves
    • Used as objects of verbs or prepositions
    • Emphasize the subject's involvement in the action

    Demonstrative Pronouns

    • Point out specific people, places, or things
    • Examples: this, that, these, those
    • Can be used as adjectives or pronouns
    • Indicate proximity or distance

    Interrogative Pronouns

    • Used to ask questions
    • Examples: who, what, which, whom, whose
    • Function as subjects, objects, or complements of verbs
    • Help to seek information or clarification

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    Learn about personal, possessive, and reflexive pronouns, including their functions and examples. Test your understanding of these essential grammatical concepts.

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