INTERNATIONAL DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, JAMMU
ENGLISH GRAMMAR
PRONOUNS
SESSION-2022-23
GRADE-VIIl
DATE: - 11 January, 2023 SUBJECT- ENGLISH
What is a pronoun?
A Pronoun is a word that we use as a replacement for a noun in a sentence to avoid the
repetition of a noun.
Eg. he, she, it, they, you, we, etc.
A pronoun is used when the noun is described in the previous sentence or when the
noun doesn’t need to be mentioned as the listener knows what the speaker is referring
to.
The noun that is replaced by a pronoun is called an antecedent.
In English Grammar, Pronoun is an essential part of speech.
Pronoun Definition: A pronoun is a word that is used instead of a noun or noun phrase to
reduce its repetition.
Understanding pronoun with examples:
In simple words, pronouns allow us to shorten our sentences and make them sound less
repetitive.
Just understand the use of pronoun with an example-
1.“The students are studying hard for their board exams.
2.The students have been covering the complete syllabus in a progress.
3.The students shall finish their preparation much before the board exams.”
Instead of using The students repetitively, we can write this sentence as
“The students are studying hard for their board exams. They have been covering the
complete syllabus in a progress. They shall finish their preparation much before the
board exams.” In this sentence, ‘they’ replace ‘the students’ where they is a pronoun
and the students is a noun.
Some more examples
Understand the use of pronouns with some more examples discussed below-
1) Abhishek loves vanilla ice cream. He thinks it tastes better with hot chocolate and nuts.
2) They will be visiting today in the evening.
3) Someone paid Rs. 500 for this beautiful sweater.
4) Nobody knows the truth about his murder.
5) Unlike others, she rose to fame quickly.
6)He injured himself in an accident.
7) The woman who left gave a note to me.
Pronoun List and words
I
Me
You
He
She
Him
Her
It
We
They
Us
Them
Who
What
This
That
Anyone
Nobody
Something
Someone
Whoever
Types of Pronoun
There are 6 types of pronouns in English grammar. Pronouns can be categorized into the
following types:
1) Personal pronoun
2) Possessive pronoun
3) Demonstrative pronoun
4) Relative pronoun
5) Reflexive pronoun
6) Indefinite pronoun
Personal Pronoun
Personal pronoun- A pronoun is used while referring to a person or group of people. It can be
divided on the basis of the person who is being referred to as the subject.
i) First-person-
It is used while referring to the speaker or writer of the sentence.
I, me, we and us
Eg. I am feeling positive today.
We shall visit the park sometime.
ii)Second person –
It is used while referring to the listener or receiver of the sentence
you
Eg. 1. You can bring some cake if you like.
2. You are setting a benchmark.
iii)Third person –
Used while referring to someone besides the speaker and listener.
he, she, it, they
Eg. 1. She/he is doing well in her/his career.
2. They are going to Shimla tomorrow.
LET US DO EX. B Pg 26
Possessive Pronoun
Possessive Pronoun –
It is used to show possession or belongingness to someone.
mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, and theirs
Eg. 1. He left his keys on the table.
2. The money was theirs to spend.
LET US DO EX. C Pg 26
Demonstrative Pronoun
Demonstrative Pronoun-
Is used to point out at an object
this, that, these and those
Eg. 1. This is the dress I want.
2. These apples are ripe.
LET US DO EX. B Pg 27
Relative Pronoun
Relative Pronoun-
It is used to connect dependent clauses to independent clauses and is used to add
information about a noun already mentioned.
that, which, who, whom, what, and whose.
Eg. 1. That is the teacher whose notes I gave you.
2. She donated her bag which was unused.
3.That black horse is the one which won the race.
LET US DO Ex. D and E Pg _28
Reflexive Pronoun
Reflexive Pronoun-
It is used when the object is the same as the subject of the verb.
When - self is added to my, your, him, her and it and -selves is added to our, your and
them
myself, yourself, itself, himself, herself, and ourselves
Eg. 1. They brought this on themselves.
2. Take good care of yourself and those around you.
LET US DO EX. F. Pg 29
Indefinite Pronoun
Indefinite Pronoun-
It is used when something is not specific or unidentified.
Do not refer to any particular person, place or thing.
everybody, either, none and something
Eg.1. Everyone is in need of immunity these days.
2. I find none of the designs appealing enough.
LET US DO EX. C Pg 27
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