Pronouns are a category of words used in language to replace nouns. They serve to avoid repetition and make sentences less cumbersome. Pronouns refer to people, objects, or things without having to use the specific noun each time. Here are the nine types of pronouns with examples for each:
1. Personal Pronouns:
Definition: Personal pronouns refer to specific people or things.
Examples: I, you, he, she, it, we, they
Sentences:
She is my sister.
You should call him.
We are going to the park.
They finished the project.
He is a great chef.
2. Possessive Pronouns:
Definition: Possessive pronouns show ownership or possession.
Examples: mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs
Sentences:
The blue car is mine.
Is this pen yours?
The cat lost its toy.
The house is theirs.
That book is hers.
3. Demonstrative Pronouns:
Definition: Demonstrative pronouns point to specific things or people.
Examples: this, that, these, those
Sentences:
I like this one.
Can you pass me that book?
These are my keys.
I prefer those shoes.
This is delicious!
4. Reflexive Pronouns:
Definition: Reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject of the sentence.
Examples: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves
Sentences:
I hurt myself playing sports.
She dressed herself for the party.
They enjoyed themselves at the concert.
The cat groomed itself.
We cooked dinner ourselves.
5. Relative Pronouns:
Definition: Relative pronouns introduce relative clauses and connect them to the main clause.
Examples: who, whom, whose, which, that
Sentences:
The person who called is my friend.
I met the teacher whom you recommended.
The house whose roof is red belongs to John.
The book which I bought is interesting.
The movie that we watched was fantastic.
6. Interrogative Pronouns:
Definition: Interrogative pronouns are used to ask questions.
Examples: who, whom, whose, which, what
Sentences:
Who is coming to the party?
To whom should I address the letter?
Whose book is this?
Which one do you prefer?
What is the capital of France?
7. Indefinite Pronouns:
Definition: Indefinite pronouns refer to nonspecific or unknown people or things.
Examples: all, another, both, each, either, neither, nobody, somebody, anyone, everybody, nothing, something
Sentences:
All are welcome to join.
I'll have another piece of cake.
Neither of them knows the answer.
Everybody is excited about the trip.
Is something bothering you?
8. Reciprocal Pronouns:
Definition: Reciprocal pronouns indicate an action or feeling that is reciprocated.
Examples: each other, one another
Sentences:
They love each other deeply.
Friends should support one another.
They greeted each other with a smile.
We need to help one another.
Siblings often quarrel with each other.
9. Intensive Pronouns (Emphatic Pronouns):
Definition: Intensive pronouns emphasize a preceding noun or pronoun.
Examples: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves
Sentences:
I did the work myself; no one helped.
She made the decision herself.
He opened the door himself.
They painted the room themselves.
We cooked dinner ourselves.
EXERCISE
Identify the pronouns in the following sentences
She went to the store and bought a new dress.
Whose pen is this, and where did they find it?
Both of them are coming to the party, but neither will stay long.
He prepared breakfast for himself before work.
I want to introduce you to my friend, who is a great singer.
What do you think about that idea, and would you consider it?
These cookies are delicious, and they're my favorite.
One should always strive for excellence in their work.
Nobody knows the answer to this riddle.
We had to complete the project all by ourselves.
Can you pass me that book on the table?
Who's going to clean up the mess, and who made it?
Both the cat and the dog groom themselves regularly.
I need to find my keys; have you seen them?
Whichever book you choose, make sure to read it.
Please hand me those papers, and let's review them.
The children were playing with each other in the yard.
His car is parked outside, and hers is in the garage.
She is proud of her achievements, and he is proud of his.
It is raining, so I think we should stay inside.
Is this your book, or is it theirs?
Why did you make that decision, and what was the reason?
Each of the students has completed their assignment.
Please explain how you solved the problem.
That's not what I expected from this, but it's fine.
Emily found her wallet, and I found mine.
They greeted one another warmly when they met.
Somebody left their umbrella at the restaurant.
I can't believe I did all of this by myself.
The team members always support one another.
Answer
She went to the store and bought a new dress.
Whose pen is this, and where did they find it?
Both of them are coming to the party, but neither will stay long.
He prepared breakfast for himself before work.
I want to introduce you to my friend, who is a great singer.
What do you think about that idea, and would you consider it?
These cookies are delicious, and they're my favorite.
One should always strive for excellence in their work.
Nobody knows the answer to this riddle.
We had to complete the project all by ourselves.
Can you pass me that book on the table?
Who's going to clean up the mess, and who made it?
Both the cat and the dog groom themselves regularly.
I need to find my keys; have you seen them?
Whichever book you choose, make sure to read it.
Please hand me those papers, and let's review them.
The children were playing with each other in the yard.
His car is parked outside, and hers is in the garage.
She is proud of her achievements, and he is proud of his.
It is raining, so I think we should stay inside.
Is this your book, or is it theirs?
Why did you make that decision, and what was the reason?
Each of the students has completed their assignment.
Please explain how you solved the problem.
That's not what I expected from this, but it's fine.
Emily found her wallet, and I found mine.
They greeted one another warmly when they met.
Somebody left their umbrella at the restaurant.
I can't believe I did all of this by myself.
The team members always support one another.
Find out the pronoun from the following sentences
She and he went to the store together.
Whose book is this, and where did they leave it?
Both of them will arrive on time, but neither can stay long.
He cooked dinner for himself and her.
I know a person who can help us.
What do you think about this, and will you consider it?
These cupcakes are delicious, and they're homemade.
Everyone should do their best in their work.
Nobody can solve this puzzle.
We completed the project all by ourselves.
Can you pass me that paper on the table?
Who's going to clean up the mess, and who made it?
Both cats and the dog groom themselves regularly.
I need to find my glasses; have you seen them?
Whichever restaurant you choose, I'm fine with it.
Please hand me those tools, and let's use them.
The children were playing with each other in the park.
His car is in the driveway, and hers is in the garage.
She is proud of her accomplishments, and he is too.
It's raining, so I think we should stay inside.
Is this your umbrella, or is it theirs?
Why did you make that choice, and what was the reason?
Each of the students should complete their assignment.
Please explain how you solved the problem.
That's not what I expected, but it's acceptable.
Emily found her phone, and I found mine.
They greeted one another warmly when they met.
Somebody left their bag at the restaurant.
I can't believe I did all of this by myself.
The team members always support one another.
Answer
She, he
Whose, they, it
Both, neither
He, himself, her
I, who, us
What, you, it
These, they
Everyone, their
Nobody
We, ourselves
Can you, that
Who, who
Both, themselves
I, my, you, them
Whichever, I
Please, those, them
The, each other
His, hers
She, her, he
It, we
Is this, or, it, theirs
Why, you, that
Each, their
Please, you
That's, I, it
Emily, her, I, mine
They, one another, they
Somebody, their
I, I
one another
Fill in the blanks with the correct type of pronoun (Personal, Possessive, Demonstrative, Reflexive, Relative, Interrogative, Indefinite, Reciprocal, or Intensive).
Personal Pronoun: I can't believe _____ ate all the cookies!
Possessive Pronoun: Is this umbrella yours or is it _____?
Demonstrative Pronoun: Please pass me _____ pen.
Reflexive Pronoun: She can dress _____ for the school dance.
Relative Pronoun: The person _____ called is waiting outside.
Interrogative Pronoun: _____ is that standing over there?
Indefinite Pronoun: ______ is welcome to join the picnic.
Reciprocal Pronoun: Friends should always support _____.
Intensive Pronoun: I did the project _____; no one helped.
Answers:
Personal Pronoun: you
Possessive Pronoun: mine
Demonstrative Pronoun: that
Reflexive Pronoun: herself
Relative Pronoun: who
Interrogative Pronoun: Who
Indefinite Pronoun: Everyone
Reciprocal Pronoun: each other
Intensive Pronoun: myself
2. Fill in the blanks with the correct type of pronoun (Personal, Possessive, Demonstrative, Reflexive, Relative, Interrogative, Indefinite, Reciprocal, or Intensive).
Personal Pronoun: He said that _____ would be here by 3 PM.
Possessive Pronoun: The keys on the table are ____, not mine.
Demonstrative Pronoun: I prefer ____, the one with the red cover.
Reflexive Pronoun: You need to take care of _____.
Relative Pronoun: The dog _____ chased the cat is very friendly.
Interrogative Pronoun: _____ took my pen from the desk?
Indefinite Pronoun: _____ can attend the meeting tomorrow.
Reciprocal Pronoun: They always help ____ with their homework.
Intensive Pronoun: I baked the cake _____; it turned out perfectly.
Answers:
Personal Pronoun: he
Possessive Pronoun: his
Demonstrative Pronoun: that
Reflexive Pronoun: yourself
Relative Pronoun: that
Interrogative Pronoun: Who
Indefinite Pronoun: Anyone
Reciprocal Pronoun: each other
Intensive Pronoun: myself
Choose the correct pronoun type to fill in the blanks for each sentence.
___ is going to the store?
The bicycle is ____, not mine.
I'll have a piece of cake, and you can have ___ too.
She is proud of ___ for finishing the marathon.
The book _____ I bought is really interesting.
Can you pass me ___ salt, please?
The party is for ____, so enjoy!
The children are playing with ___ in the yard.
They always support ____ when things get tough.
___ had left a mess in the kitchen.
Have you seen my phone? I can't find ___ anywhere.
_____ of them are coming to the event.
Please introduce me to the person ___ you were talking to.
The movie _____ we watched last night was fantastic.
I prefer ____, not this one.
You need to take care of ___; no one else will.
Did he finish the project ___?
Is this umbrella yours, or is it ____?
We made dinner ___; it was delicious.
_____ is welcome to participate in the competition.
The cat groomed ____, licking its fur.
She is the one ___ we chose for the job.
I hurt ___ while playing soccer.
Do you know _____ is knocking on the door?
Please pass me the book ____, not that one.
Who ate all the cookies? It wasn't ___, that's for sure.
Can you tell me _____ I can find the nearest gas station?
They greeted _____ with smiles when we arrived.
The team members always support _____.
I prefer to handle it ___; I don't need any assistance.
Answers:
Who (Interrogative Pronoun)
mine (Possessive Pronoun)
one (Indefinite Pronoun)
herself (Reflexive Pronoun)
that (Relative Pronoun)
the (Demonstrative Pronoun)
you (Personal Pronoun)
themselves (Reciprocal Pronoun)
each other (Reciprocal Pronoun)
Someone (Indefinite Pronoun)
it (Personal Pronoun)
None (Indefinite Pronoun)
whom (Relative Pronoun)
that (Relative Pronoun)
that (Demonstrative Pronoun)
yourself (Reflexive Pronoun)
himself (Reflexive Pronoun)
yours (Possessive Pronoun)
ourselves (Intensive Pronoun)
Everyone (Indefinite Pronoun)
itself (Reflexive Pronoun)
whom (Relative Pronoun)
myself (Reflexive Pronoun)
who (Interrogative Pronoun)
this (Demonstrative Pronoun)
me (Intensive Pronoun)
where (Interrogative Pronoun)
one another (Reciprocal Pronoun)
one another (Reciprocal Pronoun)
myself (Intensive Pronoun)
Choose the correct pronoun type to fill in the blanks for each sentence.
___ can join us for the trip?
The car is ___; I bought it last week.
You can have the last piece of cake for ___.
He had to do the assignment all by ___.
The house ___ roof is red belongs to my friend.
Can you please pass ___ the salt?
This award is for ___, so enjoy it!
The kids are playing with ___ in the garden.
Friends should always support ___.
___ left their backpack in the classroom.
Has anyone seen my keys? I can't find ___.
Some people prefer coffee, while others like ___.
Could you introduce me to the person ___ you were talking to?
The movie ___ we watched was a comedy.
I'd like ___, not this one.
You have to take care of ___, no one else will.
Did she finish the project ___?
Is this book yours, or is it ___?
We made dinner ___, and it was delicious.
___ can participate in the talent show.
The cat groomed ___, licking its paws.
She is the one ___ we selected for the job.
I accidentally cut ___ while cooking.
Do you know ___ is ringing the doorbell?
Please hand me the book ___, not that one.
Who ate all the cookies? It wasn't ___, that's for sure.
Could you tell me ___ I can find the nearest post office?
They greeted ___ with smiles when we arrived.
The team members always support ___.
I prefer to do it ___, I don't need any assistance.
Answers:
Who (Interrogative Pronoun)
mine (Possessive Pronoun)
yourself (Reflexive Pronoun)
himself (Reflexive Pronoun)
whose (Relative Pronoun)
me (Personal Pronoun)
you (Personal Pronoun)
themselves (Reciprocal Pronoun)
each other (Reciprocal Pronoun)
Someone (Indefinite Pronoun)
them (Personal Pronoun)
others (Indefinite Pronoun)
whom (Relative Pronoun)
that (Relative Pronoun)
that (Demonstrative Pronoun)
yourself (Reflexive Pronoun)
herself (Reflexive Pronoun)
yours (Possessive Pronoun)
ourselves (Intensive Pronoun)
Anyone (Indefinite Pronoun)
itself (Reflexive Pronoun)
whom (Relative Pronoun)
myself (Reflexive Pronoun)
who (Interrogative Pronoun)
this (Demonstrative Pronoun)
me (Intensive Pronoun)
where (Interrogative Pronoun)
one another (Reciprocal Pronoun)
one another (Reciprocal Pronoun)
myself (Intensive Pronoun)
She wants to go to the park.
I have no idea whose car that is.
Your book is on the shelf.
What are you doing later?
They always help each other.
It is raining outside.
Please pass me that pen.
Herself won the first prize.
Nobody was there when I arrived.
The project is finished, and I did it myself.
Have you seen my phone? I can't find it anywhere.
The person whom I met is my new neighbor.
He is coming to the party.
We are going to the beach, and we'll take our picnic basket.
Somebody is playing the piano beautifully.
Could you tell me where I can find the nearest post office?
This is my favorite restaurant.
They greeted one another with a warm hug.
The cat is grooming itself.
The decision was his, and he stands by it.
Identify the type of pronoun for each sentence.
She wants to go to the park. (Personal Pronoun)
I have no idea whose car that is. (Relative Pronoun)
Your book is on the shelf. (Possessive Pronoun)
What are you doing later? (Interrogative Pronoun)
They always help each other. (Reciprocal Pronoun)
It is raining outside. (Personal Pronoun)
Please pass me that pen. (Demonstrative Pronoun)
Herself won the first prize. (Reflexive Pronoun)
Nobody was there when I arrived. (Indefinite Pronoun)
The project is finished, and I did it myself. (Intensive Pronoun)
Have you seen my phone? I can't find it anywhere. (Personal Pronoun)
The person whom I met is my new neighbor. (Relative Pronoun)
He is coming to the party. (Personal Pronoun)
We are going to the beach, and we'll take our picnic basket. (Possessive Pronoun)
Somebody is playing the piano beautifully. (Indefinite Pronoun)
Could you tell me where I can find the nearest post office? (Interrogative Pronoun)
This is my favorite restaurant. (Demonstrative Pronoun)
They greeted one another with a warm hug. (Reciprocal Pronoun)
The cat is grooming itself. (Reflexive Pronoun)
The decision was his, and he stands by it. (Possessive Pronoun)
ANSWER
She - Personal Pronoun
whose - Relative Pronoun
Your - Possessive Pronoun
What - Interrogative Pronoun
each other - Reciprocal Pronoun
It - Personal Pronoun
that - Demonstrative Pronoun
Herself - Reflexive Pronoun
Nobody - Indefinite Pronoun
Myself - Intensive Pronoun
it - Personal Pronoun
whom - Relative Pronoun
He - Personal Pronoun
our - Possessive Pronoun
Somebody - Indefinite Pronoun
where - Interrogative Pronoun
This - Demonstrative Pronoun
one another - Reciprocal Pronoun
Itself - Reflexive Pronoun
His - Possessive Pronoun
Identify the type of pronoun used in each sentence.
She is going to the store.
Is this umbrella yours or is it mine?
These cookies are delicious.
He prepared breakfast for himself.
The book that I borrowed is fantastic.
Who will clean up the mess?
All of us are going to the party.
They decided to help each other.
This is my laptop; that one is yours.
I'm going to the gym by myself.
Whose car is parked outside?
Which of the books is your favorite?
Nobody was able to solve the riddle.
They did a great job on the project.
Can you pass me that book, please?
I'll introduce you to the person whom I mentioned earlier.
What is the meaning of this word?
Hers is the red car; his is the blue one.
I hurt myself while playing soccer.
Whichever you choose, it will be fine.
The children were playing with each other.
One should always strive for excellence.
It is a lovely day for a picnic.
She found her lost keys.
That is not what I expected.
We should always be there for one another.
Please explain why you were late.
Both of them are excellent students.
His efforts paid off in the end.
I can do it by myself.
ANSWER:
She - Personal Pronoun
yours, mine - Possessive Pronouns
These - Demonstrative Pronoun
He, himself - Reflexive Pronouns
that - Relative Pronoun
Who - Interrogative Pronoun
All - Indefinite Pronoun
They, each other - Reciprocal Pronouns
This, that - Demonstrative Pronouns
Myself - Intensive Pronoun
Whose - Interrogative Pronoun
Which - Interrogative Pronoun
Nobody - Indefinite Pronoun
They - Personal Pronoun
that - Demonstrative Pronoun
whom - Relative Pronoun
What - Interrogative Pronoun
Hers, his - Possessive Pronouns
Myself - Reflexive Pronoun
Whichever - Indefinite Pronoun
Each other - Reciprocal Pronoun
One - Indefinite Pronoun
It - Personal Pronoun
She, her - Personal and Possessive Pronouns
That - Demonstrative Pronoun
One another - Reciprocal Pronoun
Why - Interrogative Pronoun
Both - Indefinite Pronoun
His - Possessive Pronoun
Myself - Intensive Pronoun
Identify the type of pronoun used in each sentence.
They were late to the meeting.
Is this jacket yours or mine?
This is the best movie I've seen all year.
Sarah prepared breakfast for herself.
The house where I grew up is now a museum.
Who took my pen from the desk?
Both of them are coming to the party.
They always help each other.
I prefer that shirt over the one you're wearing.
I can do it by myself.
Whose phone is ringing?
Which book do you recommend for reading?