Definition

A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition and make sentences smoother. Pronouns can refer to people, things, places, or ideas mentioned earlier or understood from context.

Examples
  • She is my best friend.
  • They are coming to visit us tomorrow.
  • Ali loves his car. It is very fast.
  • I gave the book to him.
  • This is my favorite restaurant.
Types of Pronouns

Personal Pronouns

Used to refer to a specific person or thing.

Examples: I, you, he, she, it, we, they.

Example Sentence: They are going to the park.

Possessive Pronouns

Show ownership or possession.

Examples: mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs.

Example Sentence: That car is mine.

Reflexive Pronouns

Refer back to the subject of the sentence.

Examples: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, themselves.

Example Sentence: She made it herself.

Demonstrative Pronouns

Point to specific people or things.

Examples: this, that, these, those.

Example Sentence: These are delicious.

Interrogative Pronouns

Used to ask questions.

Examples: who, whom, whose, which, what.

Example Sentence: Who is calling?

Relative Pronouns

Introduce a dependent clause and connect it to a noun.

Examples: who, whom, whose, which, that.

Example Sentence: The boy who won the race is my friend.

Indefinite Pronouns

Refer to people or things in a general way.

Examples: someone, anyone, everyone, nothing, few, many, all, several.

Example Sentence: Everyone enjoyed the party.

Reciprocal Pronouns

Show a mutual action or relationship.

Examples: each other, one another.

Example Sentence: They love each other.

Common Pronouns and Their Usage
# Pronoun Type Example