Pronouns A Tutorial for Mrs. Pritchard’s Class

Pronouns A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. Examples include: “Students” is replaced by you in the following sentence: “Students take out your books. You should turn to page 20.” Other examples: I, me, he, she, it

Personal Pronouns A personal pronoun is a pronoun that refers to people or things. Examples: I, you, he, she, it, we, you, they, us, them, me…

Categories of Pronouns Pronouns are divided into two categories: Singular Pronouns and Plural Pronouns Singular Pronouns: You, He, She, It, Me, Him, Her, We, I Plural Pronouns You, They, Us, You, Them

Possessive Pronouns A possessive pronoun is a pronoun in the possessive case. It shows who or what has something. Example: my house, his sweater, your dog **A possessive pronoun may take the place of a possessive noun. Possessive pronouns do not use an apostrophe!

Indefinite Pronouns An indefinite pronoun is a pronoun that does not refer to a particular person, place or thing. Example: everybody, someone, several

Categories of Indefinite Pronouns Indefinite pronouns are also divided into two categories of singular indefinite pronouns and plural indefinite pronouns. Copy this chart onto your notes! Singular Indefinite Pronouns: Neither,Anybody No One, Anyone Nothing, Everybody One, Everyone Somebody, Everything Someone Something Plural Indefinite Pronouns: Both, Few, Many, Others, Several

Interrogative Pronouns An interrogative pronoun is a pronoun used to introduce an interrogative sentence. Examples: Who borrowed my book? For whom did you buy that gift?

Demonstrative Pronouns A demonstrative pronoun is a pronoun that points something out. Examples: This is an interesting book! Demonstrative pronouns are divided into near and far references. This and these signify that something nearby as in “this desk” and “these students.” That and those refer to something at a distance as in “that bookcase” or “those people.”

Reflexive Pronouns A reflexive pronoun is a pronoun that refers to a noun or another pronoun and indicates that the same person or thing is involved. Example: The woman bought herself a new dress.

Intensive Pronouns An intensive pronoun is a pronoun that adds emphasis to a noun or pronoun already added. Example: I myself would never have the courage to skydive!

Now Let’s Review!! Pronouns PossessivePersonalDemonstrativeReflexiveIntensiveIndefiniteInterrogative

How About A Quiz? 1. Follow the directions on the left. 2. Make your chart look like mine! 3. Turn in for extra credit… Pronouns Name One Type of Pronoun and Give an Example Name Another Type of Pronoun and Give an Example! Name a Third Type of Pronoun and Give an Example…