FAQs on Kinds of Pronouns Video Lecture - English Grammar Class 3
1. What are the different types of pronouns? |
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Ans. The different types of pronouns include personal pronouns (I, you, he, she, it, we, they), possessive pronouns (mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs), reflexive pronouns (myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves), demonstrative pronouns (this, that, these, those), and interrogative pronouns (who, whom, whose, which, what). Each type serves a specific function in a sentence.
2. How do personal pronouns differ from possessive pronouns? |
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Ans. Personal pronouns are used to refer to specific people or things and change form based on the subject or object in a sentence (e.g., I vs. me). Possessive pronouns, on the other hand, indicate ownership or possession (e.g., my book vs. mine). While personal pronouns can be subjects or objects, possessive pronouns replace nouns to show that something belongs to someone.
3. What is the function of reflexive pronouns in a sentence? |
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Ans. Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and the object of the verb refer to the same entity. For example, in the sentence "She taught herself," the reflexive pronoun "herself" indicates that the subject "she" is both performing and receiving the action of the verb "taught." They are essential for emphasizing that the action is directed back at the subject.
4. Can you give examples of demonstrative pronouns in sentences? |
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Ans. Yes, demonstrative pronouns are used to point to specific things or people. For example, "This is my favorite book," uses "this" to indicate a singular object that is close. In contrast, "Those are the shoes I want," uses "those" to refer to plural objects that are farther away. They help clarify which items are being discussed.
5. How are interrogative pronouns used in questions? |
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Ans. Interrogative pronouns are used to ask questions about people or things. Common examples include "who," "whom," "whose," "which," and "what." For instance, "Who is coming to the party?" asks about a person, while "What is your favorite color?" inquires about a thing. They play a crucial role in forming questions and gathering information.