Pronouns Flashcards
What is a pronoun’s primary function?
To replace nouns in sentences
What is an antecedent?
A word that comes before and is referred to by a pronoun
Name the eight common pronouns used as subjects
I, you, he, she, it, we, they, who
What are the four demonstrative pronouns?
This, that, these, those
List the five singular reflexive pronouns
Myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself
List the three plural reflexive pronouns
Ourselves, yourselves, themselves
What are the two reciprocal pronouns?
Each other, one another
What are the three types of relative pronouns based on function?
Subject (who/whose), Object (whom), Possessive (whose)
What distinguishes a non-restrictive clause from a restrictive clause?
Non-restrictive can be removed without changing sentence meaning; restrictive cannot
What are the main uses of interrogative pronouns?
To introduce questions and act as adjectives describing nouns
List the eight object pronouns
Me, you, him, her, it, us, them, whom
How do possessive pronouns function in a sentence?
They act as adjectives to show ownership
When using reflexive pronouns, where should they be placed?
Immediately following the noun or pronoun they emphasize
Which relative pronouns are used for restrictive clauses?
Which, that
What two elements must a clause contain?
Subject and verb
What must pronouns agree with their antecedents in?
Number and sex
Which interrogative pronouns are used specifically for people?
Who, whom
Which interrogative pronouns are used for things?
What, which
What are the possessive pronouns that stand alone?
Mine, yours, his/hers, ours, theirs
Why are pronouns used in writing and speaking?
To avoid boring readers/listeners and prevent repetitious sentences
