Chapter 3 : Pronoun
Chapter 3 : Pronoun
Definition:
A Pronoun is a word used in place of a noun to avoid repetition.
Easy Trick:
Pro = For
Pronoun = For a Noun
Pro = For
Pronoun = For a Noun
Types of Pronoun
| Type | Example |
|---|---|
| Personal Pronoun | I, We, You, He, She, It, They |
| Possessive Pronoun | Mine, Yours, His, Hers, Ours, Theirs |
| Reflexive Pronoun | Myself, Yourself, Himself |
| Demonstrative Pronoun | This, That, These, Those |
| Interrogative Pronoun | Who, Whom, Whose, Which, What |
| Relative Pronoun | Who, Which, That |
| Indefinite Pronoun | Someone, Anyone, Everyone |
Examples
| Sentence | Pronoun |
|---|---|
| Rahul is a student. He is honest. | He |
| This is my book. | This |
| Who is your teacher? | Who |
| The boy who won the race is my friend. | Who |
| She completed the work herself. | Herself |
Important Rules
- A Pronoun replaces a Noun.
- Use He for male and She for female.
- Use It for animals or things.
- Use They for more than one person or thing.
- A Pronoun must agree with its Noun.
Common Errors
| Wrong | Correct |
|---|---|
| Me am a student. | I am a student. |
| Him is my brother. | He is my brother. |
| This are books. | These are books. |
Memory Trick
I → We → You → He → She → It → They
Golden Trick:
If a word is used instead of a noun, it is a Pronoun.
If a word is used instead of a noun, it is a Pronoun.
Practice Questions
- Riya is a doctor. ____ treats patients.
- This is my pen. It is ____.
- ____ is knocking at the door?
- The girl ____ won the prize is my sister.
- They enjoyed ______.
Answers
- She
- Mine
- Who
- Who
- Themselves
Quick Revision
- Pronoun = Replaces Noun
- He = Male
- She = Female
- It = Animal/Thing
- They = Plural
- Who = Question Person
- This = Near
- That = Far
Exam Shortcut:
Pronoun = Noun Replacement
Pronoun = Noun Replacement