Easy Explanation of Pronouns
βPronouns make sentences shorter and smoother β Letβs learn them easily.β
π What is a Pronoun?
A pronoun is a word used in place of a noun to avoid repetition. For example: *he, she, it, they, we, you*.
π Types of Pronouns
- Personal Pronoun: Refers to a specific person or thing β *I, you, he, she, it, we, they*
- Reflexive Pronoun: Refers back to the subject β *myself, herself, ourselves*
- Demonstrative Pronoun: Points to something β *this, that, these, those*
- Interrogative Pronoun: Used to ask questions β *who, what, which*
- Relative Pronoun: Connects a clause β *who, which, that*
- Indefinite Pronoun: Refers to non-specific things β *someone, anything, each, none*
- Possessive Pronoun: Shows ownership β *mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs*
π§ Why Use Pronouns?
- To avoid repeating nouns again and again.
- To make sentences easier and smoother.
- To keep conversations natural and fluent.
π Examples
- Without Pronoun: *Ravi is a boy. Ravi likes to play. Ravi goes to school.*
- With Pronoun: *Ravi is a boy. He likes to play. He goes to school.*
π Questions Asked in Exams
- Q: What is a pronoun?
A: A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun. - Q: Give an example of a reflexive pronoun.
A: Myself - Q: What type of pronoun is βthoseβ?
A: Demonstrative pronoun