Definition of a Pronoun

The Cambridge Dictionary defines a pronoun as “a word that is used instead of a noun or a noun phrase.” “Any of a small set of words (such as I, she, he, you, it, we, or they) in a language that are used as substitutes for nouns or noun phrases and whose referents are named or understood in the context” is how the Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines pronouns. A pronoun is a word you use to refer to someone or something when you do not need to use a noun, usually because the person or object has already been stated, according to the Collins Dictionary. The terms “it,” “she,” “something,” and “myself” are examples.  

Pronouns : Definition, Types, Examples and FAQs

As of the last article, you must have understood that with or without the nouns, the pronouns maintain the flow of speech. When nouns are unclear or become repetitious, pronouns are used to avoid this. They play a significant role in the English language portions. 
In numerous competitive examinations, there are several pronoun-related questions. For better understanding, you must be completely familiar with the topic. You will find the rest of the pronouns, types of pronouns, and rules, in this article.

Table of Content

  • What is a Pronoun?
  • Definition of a Pronoun
  • Types of Pronouns with examples
  • Pronouns Chart
  • Pronouns Exercises

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What is a Pronoun?

In order to avoid the repetition of the noun in a paragraph or in a writing, we use pronouns in place of the noun. Pronouns have two forms – singular form and plural form. Pronouns are classified into three main kinds which is described below in the box....

Definition of a Pronoun

The Cambridge Dictionary defines a pronoun as “a word that is used instead of a noun or a noun phrase.” “Any of a small set of words (such as I, she, he, you, it, we, or they) in a language that are used as substitutes for nouns or noun phrases and whose referents are named or understood in the context” is how the Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines pronouns. A pronoun is a word you use to refer to someone or something when you do not need to use a noun, usually because the person or object has already been stated, according to the Collins Dictionary. The terms “it,” “she,” “something,” and “myself” are examples....

Types of Pronouns with examples

1. Personal pronouns...

Pronouns Chart

Person Subject Pronoun  Object Pronoun  Possessive   adjectives Possessive             pronouns  Reflexive pronoun  1st (singular ) I Me My Mine Myself  2nd(singular) You You Your Yours Yourself  3rd ( singular) He, she, it Him, her, it His, her, its His, hers Himself, herself, itself  1st (plural) We Us Our Ours Ourselves  2nd ( plural) You You Your Yours Yourselves  3rd ( plural)  They Them  Their Theirs Themselves...

Pronouns Exercises

Fill the blanks given below with the correct pronouns....

Pronoun in English Grammar-FAQs

Q1. What is a Pronoun?...