Pronouns

A pronoun is a word that is used in the place of a noun or a whole noun phrase.Pronouns are commonly used:

in place of a noun or a noun phrase that has already been mentioned, when the repetition of the noun or noun phrase would be very strange.

Sam has to go to the airport. Can you give him a lift?
The young prince and his wife came out on to the balcony. They waved to the crowd.
The mechanic tested the starter motor. It would not work. He tried it again.

when we know perfectly well who or what is referred to. When, for example, I use the pronoun I it is because it would be unusual to refer to myself by name.

I’m sorry I’m late.
We’d better ring and say we’re not coming.

when the name of someone or something is not known.

He’s the man who came to the house yesterday!
Who’s she?

Types of pronoun

There are seven different types of pronoun, classified according to their meaning and use.The personal pronouns can be used as subject or object in a clause.

He gave her a box of chocolates.
We saw them both on Friday.
I can see you!

The reflexive pronouns are used in object position when the action of a verb is performed on the subject by the subject. They are obligatory with certain verbs.

The puppy entangled itself in the lead.
I’ve just cut myself on a piece of glass.

Reflexive pronouns are also used for emphasis.

Never mind. I’ll do it myself.
The professor himself did not know the answer.

The possessive pronouns indicate ownership.

Give it back, it’s mine.
Perhaps it really is theirs after all.

The demonstrative pronouns indicate items that are near to or far from us.

This is Betty’s and that is Peter’s.
These are nice. Where did you find them?

The relative pronouns are used to link a modifying clause to a noun phrase or to a clause.

I don’t know what you mean.
That’s the girl who always comes top.

The interrogative pronouns are used to ask a question about the noun phrase they stand in for.

What would you like for lunch?
Which is the fresh milk?
Who was responsible?

The indefinite pronouns are used for a broad range of reference when it is not necessary or not possible to use a personal pronoun.

Everyone had a compass and a whistle.
Neither wanted to give in and apologize.
Much needs to be done.

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释义	Pronouns A pronoun is a word that is used in the place of a noun or a whole noun phrase.Pronouns are commonly used: in place of a noun or a noun phrase that has already been mentioned, when the repetition of the noun or noun phrase would be very strange. Sam has to go to the airport. Can you give him a lift? The young prince and his wife came out on to the balcony. They waved to the crowd. The mechanic tested the starter motor. It would not work. He tried it again. when we know perfectly well who or what is referred to. When, for example, I use the pronoun I it is because it would be unusual to refer to myself by name. I’m sorry I’m late. We’d better ring and say we’re not coming. when the name of someone or something is not known. He’s the man who came to the house yesterday! Who’s she? Types of pronoun There are seven different types of pronoun, classified according to their meaning and use.The personal pronouns can be used as subject or object in a clause. He gave her a box of chocolates. We saw them both on Friday. I can see you! The reflexive pronouns are used in object position when the action of a verb is performed on the subject by the subject. They are obligatory with certain verbs. The puppy entangled itself in the lead. I’ve just cut myself on a piece of glass. Reflexive pronouns are also used for emphasis. Never mind. I’ll do it myself. The professor himself did not know the answer. The possessive pronouns indicate ownership. Give it back, it’s mine. Perhaps it really is theirs after all. The demonstrative pronouns indicate items that are near to or far from us. This is Betty’s and that is Peter’s. These are nice. Where did you find them? The relative pronouns are used to link a modifying clause to a noun phrase or to a clause. I don’t know what you mean. That’s the girl who always comes top. The interrogative pronouns are used to ask a question about the noun phrase they stand in for. What would you like for lunch? Which is the fresh milk? Who was responsible? The indefinite pronouns are used for a broad range of reference when it is not necessary or not possible to use a personal pronoun. Everyone had a compass and a whistle. Neither wanted to give in and apologize. Much needs to be done.
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