Pronouns in English Grammar

Pronouns are an essential part of how we talk about people and things. They help us to refer to people and objects without repeating their names.

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What are "Pronouns" in the English Grammar?

Pronouns

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Repeating nouns while talking makes the conversation boring. This is why learning pronouns can be helpful. Let us learn more about this type of words.
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"Personal Pronouns" in the English Grammar

Personal Pronouns

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A personal pronoun is a word that substitutes a name to avoid repetition. Personal pronouns show us the grammatical person and gender of the name they refer to.
Subject Pronouns in the English Grammar

Subject Pronouns

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Pronouns that are used in the position of a subject in sentences are called subject pronouns. In this article, you find all your answers about subject pronouns.
Object Pronouns in the English Grammar

Object Pronouns

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Pronouns that can take the place of an object are called object pronouns. In this article, you will get to know different kinds of object pronouns.

Reflexive Pronouns

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Reflexive Pronouns are used to show that the subject and object of a sentence are exactly the same person or thing or there is a direct connection between them.

Demonstrative Pronouns

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A demonstrative pronoun is a pronoun mostly used to point to something based on its distance from the speaker. In English, these pronouns have four forms.

Emphatic Pronouns

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'Emphatic pronouns' are used to refer to a noun or a pronoun mentioned earlier. So they give more detailed information.
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Interrogative Pronouns

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There are five interrogative pronouns in English. Each is used to ask a specific question. In this lesson, we will learn more about these pronouns.

Possessive Pronouns

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Possessive pronouns show ownership and indicate that something belongs to someone particular. With their help, we can make a possessive phrase shorter.

Indefinite Pronouns

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Indefinite pronouns refer to people or things without saying exactly who or what they are. In this lesson, we will learn more about these pronouns.

Dummy Pronouns

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Dummy pronouns function grammatically the same as other pronouns, except they do not refer to a person or thing like normal pronouns do.

Reciprocal Pronouns

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When two or more people are doing the same thing and receiving the consequences of that action at the same time we use reciprocal pronouns.

Relative Pronouns

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Relative pronouns are matchmakers of English grammar. They come in the beginning of relative clauses and join two clauses together. Ready to learn about them?

Impersonal Pronouns

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An impersonal pronoun does not refer to a specific person or thing. These pronouns help us talk about a thing or person without mentioning what or who.

Nominal Relative Pronouns

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Nominal relative pronouns are also known as free relative pronouns are used to introduce a relative clause.
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Archaic Pronouns

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Although we don't use 'archaic' or old pronouns today, but if you're a fan of works of Shakespeare, or other classic works you need to learn about them.
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Distributive Pronouns

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Distributive pronouns refer to nouns separately rather than collectively in a group. In this lesson, we will learn all about them.
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Pronouns

Pronouns with LanGeek

Pronouns are vital elements of English grammar that replace nouns to avoid repetition and make sentences more precise. For example, instead of repeating a name, you can use pronouns like "he" or "she." LanGeek offers a comprehensive collection of lessons on pronouns, designed to meet the needs of learners at every level.

What Are Pronouns?

Pronouns are words that substitute for nouns or noun phrases. They prevent repetitive language and make communication smoother. For example, instead of saying, "John loves John's dog," you can say, "John loves his dog." This simple change enhances clarity and flow.

Types of Pronouns and the Categories Offered

LanGeek's collection delves into 17 distinct types of pronouns, ensuring comprehensive coverage of this fundamental topic. These categories are carefully divided into three levels:

Beginner + Intermediate + Advanced

The following lessons are presented at all three proficiency levels:

  • Subject Pronouns
  • Object Pronouns
  • Reflexive Pronouns
  • Demonstrative Pronouns
  • Interrogative Pronouns
  • Possessive Pronouns
  • Dummy Pronouns

Intermediate + Advanced

The following lessons are presented at intermediate and advanced levels:

  • Personal Pronouns
  • Indefinite Pronouns
  • Reciprocal Pronouns
  • Relative Pronouns
  • Impersonal Pronouns

Advanced

The following lessons are presented at only advanced level:

  • Nominal Relative Pronouns
  • Archaic Pronouns
  • Distributive Pronouns
  • Emphatic Pronouns
  • Pronouns

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