A pronoun is a word that is used to replace a noun in a sentence. Instead of constantly repeating the same noun, pronouns allow us to refer to it using a different word. For example, instead of saying "John went to the store," we can say "He went to the store," where "he" is the pronoun replacing the noun "John."
Pronouns can take the place of various types of nouns, including names of people, places, things, and ideas. They help to make our language more efficient and less repetitive.
Types of Pronouns
There are several types of pronouns, each serving a different purpose in a sentence. Some common types of pronouns include:
Personal Pronouns
Demonstrative Pronouns
Possessive Pronouns
Reflexive Pronouns
Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and object of a sentence are the same entity. Examples include "myself," "yourself," "himself," "herself," "itself," "ourselves," and "themselves."
Interrogative Pronouns
Interrogative pronouns are used to ask questions. Examples include "who," "whom," "whose," "which," and "what."