Prounouns-Part Of Speech

Question 1

Personal Pronouns

Answer 1

Personal pronouns refer to people or things (subjects and objects).

Question 2

Reflexive Pronouns

Answer 2

These reflect back to the noun, they usually end in self or selves.
Jenny (she) sees herself as a famous singer.
George (he) cut himself with the sharp knife.
The children (they) enjoyed themselves on the roller coaster ride.

Question 3

Interrogative Pronouns

Answer 3

These pronouns interrogate or ask questions:

Who knocked on the door?
Whose pen is lying on the floor?
To whom must I address the letter?
What are you reading?
Which pair of shoes are you wearing to the party?

Question 4

Demonstrative Pronouns

Answer 4

These point out a specific person or thing.

This is not the way that you should behave.
That has to go!
These look revolting!
(note: the demonstrative pronoun is not followed by a noun, it stands alone!)

Question 5

Possesive Pronouns

Answer 5

Indicating possesion