Pronoun Flashcards
What are pronouns?
Small words that replace nouns and add fluidity to speech and writing.
Why are pronouns important in language?
They help avoid repetition, provide clarity, and make sentences flow smoothly.
What is an antecedent in relation to pronouns?
The noun which the pronoun replaces.
What are the two types of personal pronouns?
- Subject pronouns
- Object pronouns
Give examples of subject pronouns.
- I
- You
- He
- She
- It
- We
- They
Give examples of object pronouns.
- Me
- You
- Him
- Her
- It
- Us
- Them
What do possessive pronouns indicate?
They show that a noun owns or possesses something.
List examples of possessive pronouns.
- Mine
- Yours
- Hers
- His
- Its
- Ours
- Theirs
What are indefinite pronouns used for?
When a noun isn’t specific, referring to identifiable but not specified entities.
What are some examples of indefinite pronouns?
- All
- Any
- None
- Some
- Everybody
- Few
- Many
- Nobody
What is the function of relative pronouns?
They connect a clause or phrase to a noun or pronoun, adding more information.
List examples of relative pronouns.
- Who
- Whom
- That
- Which
What do interrogative pronouns do?
They ask questions.
Give examples of interrogative pronouns.
- Who
- What
- Whose
- Which
What are reflexive pronouns?
Pronouns that refer back to the subject of the sentence.
List examples of reflexive pronouns.
- Myself
- Yourself
- Himself
- Herself
- Itself
- Themselves
What is the purpose of intensive pronouns?
To emphasize or intensify nouns and pronouns.
How do demonstrative pronouns function?
They indicate specific nouns.
List examples of demonstrative pronouns.
- This
- That
- These
- Those
What are reciprocal pronouns?
Pronouns that show an action performed together by two or more nouns.
What are the two reciprocal pronouns?
- Each other
- One another
True or False: Pronouns can help to avoid redundancy in sentences.
True
Fill in the blank: A pronoun must follow an expression called an _______.
antecedent
Pronouns help us to avoid repeating nouns, making sentences _______.
smoother
