1. that, which, who, whom, whose
Relative Pronouns
“Relates”
-introduces a subordinate clause
-does not introduce a question
that, which, who, whom, whose

2. Reflexive -directs action of verb back to the subject
“Reflects” - mirror
-directs action of verb back to the subject
-necessary to the meaning of the sentence
-ends in –self or –selves
Ex. Myself, ourselves, etc.
Without the reflexive pronoun, you would lose the original meaning
Sally drew herself a picture.

3. Intensive “Intensifies” emphasizes a noun or pronoun not necessary
end in –self or –selves
Ex. Myself, ourselves, etc.
He drew that himself.

4. What? Which? Who? Whom? Whose?
Interrogative
“Interrogates”
introduces a question
What? Which? Who? Whom? Whose?

5. Personal
refers to the person speaking (1st person), the one spoken to (2nd person), or the one spoken about (3rd person)
have person (1st, 2nd, or 3rd), number (singular or plural), and gender (male or female)
Example: The librarian recommended it to us.

6. Indefinite -does not refer to a specific noun
-Sing. = -one, -body, -thing, each, either, neither
-Plural = both, few, several, many
-Both = all, none, any, most, some, more

7. Demonstrative
Identifies or “point to” things and, occasionally, people.
There are only four demonstrative pronouns: This, That, These, Those

8. Demonstrative (cont’d)
WARNING: Do Not confuse demonstrative pronouns with demonstrative adjectives!
How can I tell the difference? Demonstrative adjectives always come immediately before a noun. Demonstrative pronouns do not.
Demonstrative Pronoun Ex: This is the shirt I want.
Demonstrative Adjective Ex: This shirt is nice.

9. Pronouns Pronoun: a word used in place of one or more nouns
Ex. Bradley threw the football.
He threw it.
Antecedent: the noun the pronoun replaced
Ex. Anna-Scott, have you put away your toys?

10. Possessive shows who or what owns or has something
may take the place of a possessive noun
have different forms if used before
a noun or alone
Ex: MY shirt vs. Mine