Pronoun and Types of Pronoun
This page explains the Pronoun and its Types in the most comprehensive way possible. Mastery of English Grammar is essential for candidates aspiring to join the military.
Definition of Pronoun
A pronoun is a word that refers to or takes the place of a noun. Mastery of pronouns is essential for passing English academic papers in the Pak Army, Navy, and PAF.
Different Types of Pronoun
i. Personal Pronouns
Refer to a specific person or thing. Divided into Nominative (Subject) and Objective (Object).
- Nominative: I, you, he, she, it, we, they.
Ex: I went to the store. - Objective: me, you, him, her, it, us, them.
Ex: Melissa likes him.
ii. Possessive Pronouns
Show ownership (my/mine, your/yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs).
iii & iv. Reflexive & Intensive
Words ending in -self or -selves. Reflexive shows subject receiving action; Intensive adds emphasis.
Pronoun Case Chart
| Subjective Case | Possessive Case | Objective Case | Reflexive Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | My / Mine | Me | Myself |
| You | Your / Yours | You | Yourself |
| He | His | Him | Himself |
| She | Her / Hers | Her | Herself |
| It | Its | It | Itself |
| We | Our / Ours | Us | Ourselves |
| They | Their / Theirs | Them | Themselves |
v. Demonstrative Pronouns
Identify nouns (This, that, these, those). Answers "Which one?".
vi. Interrogative Pronouns
Used for questions (who, what, which, whom, whose).
vii. Relative Pronouns
Connect clarifying information (who, that, which, whom).
Who: Subjective | Whom: Objective.
viii. INDEFINITE PRONOUNS
Indefinite Pronouns are used in reference to a person or thing that is not specific or not known. They are also used to identify a general group of people or things.
- Everybody has to take the Writing Proficiency Examination in order to graduate.
- All of the seniors were excited for graduation.
ix. RECIPROCAL PRONOUNS
Reciprocal pronouns are used to refer to a mutual set of people or a mutual relationship.
- We need to help one another survive.
- They had remembered each other’s phone numbers.
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