English Grammer 2

PRONOUN

The repetition of a noun in a sentence or a set of sentences is really boring. So, Grammar
prescribes that instead of repeating the noun, we can use a word (for that noun) called
the pronoun. This leads us to a precise definition of pronoun. "A pronoun is a word that
we use instead of a noun." Many people commit grammatical mistakes because they lack
thorough knowledge regarding the use of pronouns. It is therefore, essential to have a
detailed discussion on pronouns to avoid errors in their usage.

KIND OF PRONOUNS

I. Personal pronouns:

A pronoun which is used instead of the name of a person is known as a' Personal
pronoun'. A list of the 'Personal Pronouns' is given below.
1.my, mine, me, we, our, ours, us.
(First Person)
Thou, thine, thy, thee. ,
(Second Person)
You, your, yours He, his him, she, her, hers, it, its,
(Third Person)
They, their, theirs, them.

II.Reflexive and Emphatic Pronouns :

 When self is added to my, you, him, her, it and selves to our, your, them< we get Compound Personal pronouns. We use reflexive pronoun when the action done by the subject affects the subject, (i.e. the person who performs the action)

EXAMPLE:
1.1 hurt myself.
2. He hurt himself.
3. They hurt themselves.
When Compound Personal pronouns are used to put emphasis they are called Emphatic
Pronouns. Following examples will make this point clear.

1. I myself will do it.
2. You Yourself can best explain.
3. They themselves admitted their guilt.

III. Demonstrative, Indefinite and Distributive Pronouns:

(A) Demonstrative Pronouns : Pronouns used to point out the objects to which they
refer are
called Demonstrative Pronouns.
Examples:
1. This is a present from my uncle.
2. These are merely excuses.
3. Bombay mangoes are better than those of Bangalore.

(B) Indefinite Pronouns : All pronouns which refer to persons or things in a general way
and do
not refer to any particular person or thing are called Indefinite Pronouns.
Examples
:
1 .Somebody has stolen my watch.
2. Few escaped unhurt.
3. Did you ask anybody to come ?

(C) Distributive Pronouns : Each, either, neither are called distributive pronouns because
they
refer to persons or things one at a time. For this reason they are always singular and
followed by
the verb in singular form.
Example :
1 .Each of the men received a reward.
2 These men received each a
reward. 3.Either I or you can go.
4. Neither of the accusations is true.

(IV) Relative Pronouns : A relative Pronoun refers or relates to some noun going before, which is
called its Antecedent.

Examples :

(V) Interrogative Pronouns : These pronouns, are used for asking questions.

Example:

Note : Interrogative pronouns can also be used in asking indirect questions Consider the following

Examples :
1. I met Hari who used to live here.
2. I have found the pen which I had lost.
3. Here is the book that you lent me.
1 Whose book is this ?
2. What will all the neighbours say?
3. Which do you prefer, tea or coffee?
1.1 asked who was speaking.
2. Tell me what you have done.
3.Say which you would like best.

CORRECT THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE

1. The man who they thought to be gentleman is a rogue.
2. Shankar is one of the greatest philosophers that has ever lived.
3. The prize was given to the girl whom they said stood first.
4. My father does not like me going to pictures everyday.
5. This is one of the best suggestions that has ever been made by you.
6. The more you read, the more you will like this book.
7. Between you and I, he is a rogue.
8. Zia can sing better than me.
9. This is the only one of his comments that deserve our attention.
10. Neither of the three candidates are fit for the post.
11. Both did not go.
12. You and he should not waste his money.
13. My watch is better than that of yours.
14. Who is your father should be respected.
15. The man standing beside the Minister is a friend of me.
16. Too much of love is one of those things which spoils the child.
17. Such boys who shirk work hardly succeed in life.
18. Mala's looks are more charming than Zia.
19. The Jury was divided on the issue.
20.1 hate him talking too much.
21. Its being a cloudy day, we stayed indoor.
22. We went to Batkal lake and enjoyed.
23. They repent who do not look before they leap.
24. We all did not accept his invitation.
25. He bought a beautiful pen and gave the same to his sister.

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