Pronouns A pronoun is a word used in place of one noun or more than one noun. The noun replaced, or referred to, by the pronoun is called the pronoun’s antecedent. Antecedents are easy to identify by asking to whom or what does the pronoun refer. Ex: Lolo said he is going to try out for cheerleading. –Brittany said she is going to the activity night.

PRONOUNS AND ANTECEDENTS Pronoun: a word used in place of a noun or a group of words acting as a noun Antecedent: the noun that the pronoun replaces Examples: The models bought themselves new dresses. –Kevin forgot to hand in his homework.

SINGULAR and PLURAL PRONOUNS Singular pronouns – one person –i.e. she, he Plural pronouns = more than one person –i.e. them

First, Second, and Third Person Singular Pronouns First (the person speaking) –I talk. – “I” is the singular pronoun Second (the person being spoken to) –You talk. – “You” is the singular pronoun Third (the person spoken about –He talks. – “He” is the singular pronoun

First, Second, and Third Person Plural Pronouns First (the person speaking) –We talk. – “I” is the plural pronoun Second (the person being spoken to) –You talk. – “You” is the plural pronoun Third (the person spoken about –They talk. – “The” is the plural pronoun

The Personal Pronouns First Person:I, me, myself, my, mine, we, us, our, ourselves, and ours Second Person:You, your, and yours Third Person: he, she, it, him, her, himself, herself, himself, his, her, hers, its, they, them, themselves, their, and theirs WHICH PERSON IS IT?WHY? Ex: You shouldn't forget to set your alarm when you have an 8:00 a.m. class.

Singular Takes the place of a singular noun Ex: The girl went to the store. Girl=singular noun She=singular pronoun Take the place of a plural noun or more than one noun Ex: The cats played with yarn. Cats=plural noun They=plural pronoun Plural

Demonstrative Pronouns Demonstrative pronouns point to people, places, and things. The four demonstrative pronouns are: –This, that, these, and those –They are always the subject in a sentence THIS and THESE refer to nouns that are nearby in time or space. THAT or THOSE refer to nouns that are further away in time or space. This tastes delicious. (This is the subject of the sentence.) Jim wrote that. (That is the direct object of the sentence.) These look good. (These is the subject of the sentence.) Jack brought those. (Those is the direct object of the sentence.)

Interrogative Pronouns Interrogative pronouns take the place of nouns in questions. Interrogative pronouns include the words: –Who –Whom –Which –What Who entered the room? What was the noise? Which came first? Whom should we give the prize to?

Indefinite Pronouns Indefinite pronouns refer to a person, place, thing, or idea that is not specifically named. Examples: –Everyone made the soccer team. –None of the girls looked sad. It can be also be an adjective or subject of a sentence –Many students are still having a difficult time waking up for school. –Both students are dressed in similar outfits.

Relative Pronouns Relative pronouns are used to link phrases or clauses to other phrases or clauses. They usually begin subordinate clauses. The relative pronouns are: »Who »Whom »That »Which »Whose

…continued EXAMPLES I don't know who called. Brad asked to whom he should give the package. Pat knew that she had won the match. Jerry didn't know which was his. John is the one whose bicycle has the new tires.

DEMONSTRATIVE ADJECTIVES This, that, these, and those are demonstrative pronouns when they are the subject of the sentence. –This is fun. –That was awkward! »BUT … This, that, these, and those can also be demonstrative adjectives when they modify a noun or pronoun. - These children are waiting for the bus. - That man is the new soccer coach.

INDEFINITE ADJECTIVES A number of indefinite pronouns – both, few, many, each, most, and all --- can also be indefinite adjectives. –Many missed the bus. –Some were unhappy with the report. –Few classes are offered this fall. –Each students gets to choose a candy.

INTERROGATIVE ADJECTIVES Which, what, and whose are interrogative pronouns that can also act as interrogative adjectives. Pronoun: Which is your favorite dish? Adjective: Which sauce do you like best? Pronoun: Whose is that? Adjective: Whose poodle can that be?