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The Pronoun

The Pronoun. Pronoun. A pronoun is a word that is used in place of one or more nouns or pronouns. Personal Pronouns.

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The Pronoun

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  1. The Pronoun

  2. Pronoun • A pronoun is a word that is used in place of one or more nouns or pronouns.

  3. Personal Pronouns • A personal pronoun refers to the one speaking (first person), the one spoken to (second person), or the one spoken about (third person). Personal pronouns have both singular and plural forms.

  4. Example • I am sure he told you about their plans.

  5. Reflexive Pronouns • A reflexive pronoun refers to the subject and is necessary to the basic meaning of the sentence.

  6. Intensive Pronoun • An intensive pronoun emphasizes its antecedent and is unnecessary to the basic meaning of the sentence.

  7. Reflexive We enjoyed ourselves at the party. She bought herself a new set of Spanish lesson tapes.

  8. Intensive David himself bought a sandwich. The award will be presented by the principal herself.

  9. Demonstrative Pronouns • A demonstrative pronoun points out a specific person, place, thing, or idea.

  10. Examples • What is that? • This is the uniform once worn by Satchel Paige. • These are the shoes he used to wear. • Are those really his autographs?

  11. Indefinite Pronouns • An indefinite pronoun refers to a person, a place, a thing, or an idea that may or may not be specifically named.

  12. Examples • Everyone in the class was invited to the party. • None of the boys knew much about camping.

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