1. Pronouns : By: Louis By: Louis Matias Rosner Matias Rosner Alejandro Z. Alejandro Z. By: Louis By: Louis Matias Rosner Matias Rosner Alejandro Z. Alejandro Z.

2. What is a Pronoun? A pronoun is a word that replaces nouns and pronouns, to avoid repetition in sentences. Example: me, him, it, that, all, each He gave Jenifer some roses.

3. The Antecedent of a Pronoun The “antecedent of a pronoun” is the noun or phrase replaced by a pronoun. Example: 1) Lisa gave the coat to Alejandro. 2) She gave the coat to him. 2) She gave the coat to him. The antecedents of a pronoun, in the second sentence are: Lisa, and Alejandro.

4. Different Types of Pronouns The main types of pronouns are: Demonstrative pronouns Personal pronouns Indefinite pronouns Intensive pronouns Interrogative pronouns The main types of pronouns are: Demonstrative pronouns Personal pronouns Indefinite pronouns Intensive pronouns Interrogative pronouns

5. Demonstrative Pronouns ► Demonstrative pronouns point out a specific persons, animals, places, things or ideas. Example: this, that, these, those this, that, these, those 1) This is my pet. 1) This is my pet. 2) I want that.

6. Personal Pronouns ► Personal pronouns stand in for people, places, things and ideas. Example: I, you, she, her, them, us, it. I, you, she, her, them, us, it. 1) She is a doctor. 2) It attacked me.

7. Indefinite Pronouns ► Indefinite pronouns replace nouns without specifying which noun they replace. Example: another, anybody, anyone, anything, both, few, many, others, several 1) Everybody can do something, but nobody can do everything.

8. Intensive Pronouns ► Intensive pronouns end with self or selves and emphasize (intensify) a noun or another pronoun. Example: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, oneself, ourselves 1) The doctor saved the sick boy by himself.

9. Interrogative Pronouns ► Interrogative pronouns are used to begin or introduce interrogative sentences (that ask a question). Example: who, whom, whose, what, and which. 1) Which is your favorite? 1) Which is your favorite? 2) Whom did you date?

10. Now Your Knowledge of Pronouns Shall Be Put to the TEST!

11. Instructions:Instructions: In each of the following slides you will be ask a question, now the group can only have one person represent them (fortunately WE get to choose the representative) All answers will be given at the end of the slide. In each of the following slides you will be ask a question, now the group can only have one person represent them (fortunately WE get to choose the representative) All answers will be given at the end of the slide.

12. Question 1 Name the pronoun used in the following sentence: In her report she casted aspersions about the students honesty. Name the pronoun used in the following sentence: In her report she casted aspersions about the students honesty. Answers: A) Demonstrative B) Indefinite C) Personal D) Intensive

13. Question 2 Name the pronoun used in the following question: Who was it that derided the guest speaker? Name the pronoun used in the following question: Who was it that derided the guest speaker? Answers: A) Demonstrative B) Interrogative C) Indefinite D) Personal

14. Question 3 Choose the answer that best fits the sentence: Public disapprobation of the groups actions caused ____ involved to ask for forgiveness. Choose the answer that best fits the sentence: Public disapprobation of the groups actions caused ____ involved to ask for forgiveness. Answers: A) He, Intensive B) Him, Interrogative C) Those, Personal D) Those, Demonstrative

15. Question 4 Choose the answer that best fits the sentence: If you’re in this group then you must ostracise all of _____. Choose the answer that best fits the sentence: If you’re in this group then you must ostracise all of _____. Answers: A) Himself, Intensive B) Who, Interrogative C) Them, Personal D) Those, Demonstrative

16. Question 5 Name the pronoun used in the following statement: Our group is not prepared for the vitriolic comments we are currently receiving. Name the pronoun used in the following statement: Our group is not prepared for the vitriolic comments we are currently receiving. Answers: A) Indefinite B) Demonstrative C) Personal D) Intensive

17. Question 6: What is the proper meaning of the word utilized in the sentence: After Zuniga ate my cupcake, he felt a sense of compunction and was a bit sad and feeling regretful. What is the proper meaning of the word utilized in the sentence: After Zuniga ate my cupcake, he felt a sense of compunction and was a bit sad and feeling regretful. Answers: A)Guilty B)Cheese C)Loneliness D)Philosophical interpretation of current life in today’s egotistical society.

18. Question 7: What is the proper meaning of the word utilized in the sentence: Quincy rebuked me for using a pen during a math test, which normally isn’t allowed. What is the proper meaning of the word utilized in the sentence: Quincy rebuked me for using a pen during a math test, which normally isn’t allowed. Answers: A)Embraced B)Critized C)Danced D)Ate

19. Question 8: What is the proper meaning of the word utilized in the sentence: Steve experienced a feeling of revulsion when he gazed upon the grotesque photographs of World War II’s many deaths & victims. What is the proper meaning of the word utilized in the sentence: Steve experienced a feeling of revulsion when he gazed upon the grotesque photographs of World War II’s many deaths & victims. Answers: A)Disgust B)Anger C)Hatred D)Love

20. Question 9: What is the proper meaning of the word utilized in the sentence: John used an array of scurrilous terms when he got mad at Adam. What is the proper meaning of the word utilized in the sentence: John used an array of scurrilous terms when he got mad at Adam. Answers : A)Romantic B)Fancy C)Vulgar D)Complex

21. Question 10: What is the proper meaning of the word utilized in the sentence: After seeing him scream at his best friend, Jocelyn spurned Matthews. What is the proper meaning of the word utilized in the sentence: After seeing him scream at his best friend, Jocelyn spurned Matthews. Answers: A)Hugged B)Slapped C)Scorned D)Fought

22. Extra-Information:Extra-Information: If you still want to see more about pronouns you can watch the pronoun song at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg9MKQ1OYCg#movie_playerhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg9MKQ1OYCg#movie_player If you still want to see more about pronouns you can watch the pronoun song at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg9MKQ1OYCg#movie_playerhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg9MKQ1OYCg#movie_player