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Pronouns
Definition: Pronouns are a type of word that can function as a substitute for a noun or noun phrase. They are used to avoid repetition and make sentences shorter and more concise.
Example Sentences:
- 1. He is going to the store to buy groceries.
- 2. My sister likes to play soccer.
- 3. They are going on vacation next week.
- 4. Our dog loves to chase its tail.
- 5. John didn't finish his homework.
Types of Pronouns:
Pronouns can be classified into various categories:
- Personal Pronouns: Personal pronouns refer to specific people or things. They can be singular or plural, and have different forms based on the case (subject, object, possessive).
- Demonstrative Pronouns: Demonstrative pronouns point to specific people, things, or locations. Examples include: this, that, these, those.
- Relative Pronouns: Relative pronouns introduce subordinate clauses and connect them to the main clause. Examples include: who, whom, whose, which, that.
- Interrogative Pronouns: Interrogative pronouns are used to ask questions. Examples include: who, whom, whose, which, what.
- Indefinite Pronouns: Indefinite pronouns refer to nonspecific people or things. Examples include: some, any, all, none, few, several.
- Reflexive Pronouns: Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and object of a sentence are the same. Examples include: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.
- Intensive Pronouns: Intensive pronouns are used to emphasize a noun or pronoun. They are identical in form to reflexive pronouns. Examples include: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.
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