Experienced education professional with 6+ years in the industry. Passionate about government exams, teaching, and knowledge-sharing. 

Academic Content Specialist

Welcome to our blog on Pronoun, an essential topic in English Grammar that plays a crucial role in all competitive exams. Approximately 3 - 4 questions certainly appear based on this topic, in the exam, making it imperative for you to grasp the concepts of Pronoun thoroughly and practice a variety of questions.

In this blog, we will comprehensively cover all the theoretical concepts and rules of this topic. Additionally, we have included many examples for you to deeply understand each concept and rule. So, let's dive into the world of Pronoun and boost your exam preparation.

<img loading="lazy" alt="Pronoun pic" src="https://study.kdcampus.live/admin/assets/uploads/ckeditor/Pronoun_pic.webp" style="height:338px; width:600px">

[Source: KD Live]

<h2 id="content-id-1245-0">What is Pronoun</h2>

A pronoun is used in place of a specific noun mentioned earlier in a sentence so that you don’t have to keep saying/ writing that particular noun. 
Example: 
• Michael is a good boy. He gets up early in the morning.(Here, you don’t have to mention ‘Michael’ again) 
• The coach selected several key points. He wanted the team to memorise them. (‘He’ replaces ‘the coach’; ‘them’ replaces ‘several key points’)

The word or phrase that a pronoun replaces is called the antecedent of the pronoun. In the previous example, the original noun ‘the coach’ is the antecedent and the pronoun ‘he’ is the referent because it refers back to the original noun. The antecedent and the pronoun/s must agree in terms of number and gender.

<h2 id="content-id-1245-1">Types of Pronoun</h2>

Various types of pronouns have been defined in the English language. Identifying the type of pronoun will help you a lot in solving questions and recognising which grammar rule should be applied.

In this chapter, we are going to discuss 8 important types of pronouns in detail and they are: 
• Subject Pronouns 
• Object Pronouns 
• Possessive Pronouns 
• Reflexive Pronouns 
• Intensive Pronouns 
• Relative Pronouns 
• Demonstrative Pronouns 
• Interrogative Pronouns

<h2 id="content-id-1245-2">Subject Pronoun</h2>

Subject pronouns work as the subject of the verb in a sentence. A subject pronoun normally replaces the subject/object (a noun) of the previous sentence.

Example: 
• Mike can’t attend the party. He has gone to his grandparents. 
• Julie made some cakes. They look tasty. (Here, the subject pronoun replaced the object of the previous sentence. Here, the object is ‘cakes’).

<h2 id="content-id-1245-3">Object Pronoun</h2>

Object pronouns work as the object or indirect object in a sentence by replacing the antecedent object. This form of the pronoun is also used after prepositions.

Example: 
• I’ll give you a present on your birthday. I have a great idea for you. (after preposition). 
• I have a gift for your boss. Give it to your boss. (Here, ‘it’ works as an object).

<h2 id="content-id-1245-4">Possessive Pronoun</h2>

Possessive pronouns replace the nouns of the possessive adjectives: my, our, your, her, his and their. The possessive pronouns are mine, ours, yours, hers, his, its and theirs. The pronoun ‘who’ also has a possessive form, whose.

Example: 
• I thought my bag was lost, but the one Kesrick found was mine. (Here, ‘mine’ refers to ‘my bag’). 
• Their vacation will start next week. Ours is tomorrow. (Here, ‘ours’ refers to ‘our vacation’).

<h2 id="content-id-1245-5">Reflexive Pronoun</h2>

Reflexive pronoun redirects a sentence or a clause back to the subject, which is also the direct object of that sentence. A reflexive pronoun comes when the subject performs its action upon itself. For example, ‘itself’ is a reflexive pronoun.

Example: 
• Since she is her own boss, she gave herself a raise. (Here, ‘herself’ is the direct object of the clause and the same person is the subject). 
• She allowed herself more time to get ready.

<h2 id="content-id-1245-6">Intensive Pronoun</h2>

Intensive pronouns add emphasis/importance but do not act as the object in the sentence. They can appear right after the subject.

Example: 
• I will do it myself. (Here, ‘myself’ is not an object) 
• I myself saw the missing boat in the harbour.

<h2 id="content-id-1245-7">Relative Pronoun</h2>

Relative Pronouns introduce the relative clause. They are used to make clear what is being talked about in a sentence. They describe something more about the subject or the object.

Example: 
• The car that was stolen was the one they loved most. 
• A person who loves nature is a good person.

Have a look at the table below to understand the relative pronouns:

Subject Object Possession Uncertainty 
Which  Which Whose  Whichever (for things) 
That  That  (for both things and people) 
Who  Whom Whose  Whoever/whomever/ whosever (for person)

<h2 id="content-id-1245-8">Demonstrative Pronoun</h2>

Demonstrative pronouns normally indicate the closeness of or distance from the speaker, either literally or symbolically. This, these, that, and those are the demonstrative pronouns. They also work as demonstrative adjectives when they modify a noun. However, demonstrative pronouns do not modify anything rather they replace the nouns/noun phrases. Sometimes neither, none and such are also used as demonstrative pronouns.

Example: 
• That is a long way to go. (demonstrative pronoun) 
• This is my car. (demonstrative pronoun)

<h2 id="content-id-1245-9">Interrogative Pronoun</h2>

Interrogative pronouns produce questions. They are what, which, who, whom, and whose. Who, whom, and whose refer to questions related to a person or animal; what refers to an idea, object, or event; and which can indicate either a person/s or a thing/s.

Example: 
• What was the name of your dog? 
• Which is your favourite movie?

<h2 id="content-id-1245-10">Rules of Pronoun</h2>

So far we have seen what are pronouns and what are the types of pronouns. Now let us understand the rules of grammar that dictate the usage of pronouns. Learn these rules carefully and try to remember them because most of the questions asked in competitive examinations are based on rules and their application.

<h3>Rule 1</h3>

Subject pronouns are used when the pronoun is the subject of the sentence. You can remember subject pronouns easily by filling in the blank subject space for a simple sentence.

Example: ___ did the job. 
I, he, she, we, they, who, whoever, etc., all qualify and are, therefore, subject pronouns.

<h3>Rule 2</h3>

Subject pronouns are also used if they rename the subject. They will follow verbs, such as is, are, was, were, am, will be, had been, etc.

Examples: 
• This is her speaking. 
• It is we who are responsible for the decision to downsize.

<h3>Rule 3</h3>

This rule surprises even language watchers: when ‘who’ refers to a personal pronoun (I, you, he, she, we, they), it takes the verb that agrees with that pronoun.

Correct: It is I who am sorry. (I am) 
Incorrect: It is I who is sorry. 
Correct: It is you who are mistaken. (you are) 
Incorrect: It is you who’s mistaken.

<h3>Rule 4</h3>

In addition to subject pronouns, there are also object pronouns, known more specifically as direct object, indirect object, and object of a preposition. Object pronouns include me, him, herself, us, them and themselves.

Examples: 
• Jean saw him. (Him is the direct object of the verb saw.) 
• Give her the book. (The direct object of ‘give’ is ‘book’, and ‘her’ is the indirect object. Indirect objects always have an implied to or for in front of them: Give [to] her the book. Do [for] me a favour.)

<h3>Rule 5</h3>

The pronouns who, that, and which become singular or plural depending on the subject. If the subject is singular, use a singular verb. If it is plural, use a plural verb.

Example: He is the only one of those men who is always on time. The word who refers to one. Therefore, use the singular verb is.

<h3>Rule 6</h3>

Pronouns that are singular (I, he, she, everyone, everybody, anyone, anybody, no one, nobody, someone, somebody, each, either, neither, etc.) require singular verbs.

NOTE: This rule is frequently overlooked when using the pronouns each, either, and neither, followed by of. Those three pronouns always take singular verbs. Do not be misled by what follows.

Examples: 
• Each of the girls sings well. 
• Either of us is capable of doing the job. 
• Neither of them is available to speak right now.

Exception: When each follows a noun or pronoun in certain sentences: 
Incorrect: The women each gave her approval. 
Correct: The women each gave their approval. 
Incorrect: The words are and there each ends with a silent vowel. 
Correct: The words are and there each end with a silent vowel. 
These examples do not contradict Rule 6, because each is not the subject, but rather an adjunct describing the true subject.

Practice Question: Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is freefrom error, select ‘No Error’. 
Neither of (A)/ my classmates are (B)/ taking the trip (C)/ this summer. (D)

A) Neither of

B) my classmates are

C) taking the trip

D) this summer

E) No Error

Answer: Option B 
Explanation. The error lies in part B of the sentence and hence the correct answer is Option B. In the sentence above, the pronoun ‘neither’ has been used. ‘Neither’ is always singular, and it should take the singular form of the verb. Therefore, the verb ‘are’ should be replaced with ‘is’. The correct sentence will be ‘Neither of my classmates is taking the trip this summer.’

<h3>Rule 7</h3>

To decide whether to use the subject or object pronoun after the words ‘than’ or ‘as’, mentally complete the sentence.

Examples: 
• Troy is as smart as she/her. (If we mentally complete the sentence, we would say Troy is as smart as she is. Therefore, she is the correct answer.) 
• Zoe is taller than I/me. (Mentally completing the sentence, we have Zoe is taller than I am.) 
• Daniel would rather talk to her than I/me.

(We can interpret this sentence in two ways: Daniel would rather talk to her than to me. OR Daniel would rather talk to her than I would. A sentence’s meaning can change considerably, depending on the pronoun you choose.)

<h3>Rule 8</h3>

The possessive pronouns yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs, and whose never need apostrophes. Avoid mistakes like her’s and your’s.

<h3>Rule 9</h3>

The only time ‘it’s’ has an apostrophe is when it is a contraction for ‘it is’ or ‘it has’. The only time ‘who’s’ has an apostrophe is when it means ‘who is’ or ‘who has’. There is no apostrophe in ‘oneself’. Avoid ‘one’s self,’ a common error.

Examples: 
• It’s been a cold morning. 
• The thermometer reached its highest reading.

<h3>Rule 10</h3>

Pronouns that end in -self or -selves are called reflexive pronouns. There are nine reflexive pronouns: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, oneself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves. Reflexive pronouns are used when both the subject and the object of a verb are the same person or thing.

Example: 
• Joe helped himself. If the object of a preposition refers to a previous noun or pronoun, use a reflexive pronoun:

Example: 
• Joe bought it for himself.

Reflexive pronouns help avoid confusion and nonsense. Without them, we might be stuck with sentences like Joe helped Joe. 
Incorrect: Please give it to John or myself. 
Correct: Please give it to John or me.

Practice Question: Find out which option from the given options will replace the emboldened part given in the question. 
If the emboldened part is free from error, select. ‘No improvement required’. Every parent needs to take a break for them now and again.

A) break for themselves

B) break for itself

C) break for ourselves

D) break for herself

E) No improvement required

Answer: Option A 
Explanation: The correct answer is Option A. ‘Themselves’ is the third person plural reflexive pronoun. We use ‘themselves’ to refer to people, animals, or things when the object of a verb or preposition refers to the same people or things as the subject of the verb. Therefore, the correct sentence will be ‘Every parent needs to take a break for themselves now and again.’

<h3>Rule 11</h3>

The use of they and their with singular pronouns is frowned upon by many traditionalists. To be consistent, it is a good practice to try to avoid they and its variants (e.g., them, their, themselves) with previously singular nouns or pronouns.

Not consistent: Someone has to do it, and they have to do it well. The problem is that ‘someone’ is singular, but ‘they’ is plural. If we change ‘they’ to ‘he’ or ‘she’, we get a rather clumsy sentence, even if it is technically correct.

Technically correct: Someone has to do it, and he or she has to do it well. 
Replacing an inconsistent sentence with a poorly written one is a bad bargain. The better option is to rewrite.

Rewritten: Someone has to do it, and has to do it well.

<h3>Rule 12</h3>

When a pronoun is linked with a noun by ‘and’, mentally remove the and + noun phrase to avoid trouble. 
Incorrect: Her and her friend came over.(If we remove ‘and her friend’, we’re left with the ungrammatical Her came over.) 
Correct: She and her friend came over.

<h3>Rule 13</h3>

If two people possess the same item, and one of the joint owners is written as a pronoun, use the possessive form for both. 
Incorrect: Maribel and my home 
Incorrect: Mine and Maribel’s home 
Correct: Maribel’s and my home

We have learnt about many types of pronouns and the rules they follow. Practice as many questions as possible to have a good grasp of all concepts and rules.

This article has provided you with valuable insights into the world of Pronoun. We sincerely hope that you have found this blog useful and that it has contributed to enhancing your understanding of this crucial topic. As you continue to gear up for your upcoming exam, we encourage you to share your thoughts, or any doubts you may have in the comments section below.

Stay tuned, as <a href="https://study.kdcampus.live/">KD Live</a> promises to bring you more such informative blogs with comprehensive study material and a thorough analysis of previous year questions on all the topics of English Language section. Best of luck with your exam preparations, and may you excel in your endeavors!

Welcome to our blog on Pronoun, an essential topic in English Grammar that plays a crucial role in all competitive exams. Approximately 3 - 4 questions certainly appear based on this topic, in the exam, making it imperative for you to grasp the concepts of Pronoun&nbsp;thoroughly and practice a variety of questions.

In this blog, we will comprehensively cover all the theoretical concepts and rules of this topic. Additionally, we have included many examples for you to deeply understand each concept and rule. So, let&#39;s dive into the world of Pronoun&nbsp;and boost your exam preparation.

<h2>What is Pronoun</h2>

A pronoun is used in place of a specific noun mentioned earlier in a sentence so that you don&rsquo;t have to keep saying/ writing that particular noun. 
Example: 
&bull; Michael is a good boy. He gets up early in the morning.(Here, you don&rsquo;t have to mention &lsquo;Michael&rsquo; again) 
&bull; The coach selected several key points. He wanted the team to memorise them. (&lsquo;He&rsquo; replaces &lsquo;the coach&rsquo;; &lsquo;them&rsquo; replaces &lsquo;several key points&rsquo;)

The word or phrase that a pronoun replaces is called the antecedent of the pronoun. In the previous example, the original noun &lsquo;the coach&rsquo; is the antecedent and the pronoun &lsquo;he&rsquo; is the referent because it refers back to the original noun. The antecedent and the pronoun/s must agree in terms of number and gender.

<h2>Types of Pronoun</h2>

Various types of pronouns have been defined in the English language. Identifying the type of pronoun will help you a lot in solving questions and recognising which grammar rule should be applied.

In this chapter, we are going to discuss 8 important types of pronouns in detail and they are: 
&bull; Subject Pronouns 
&bull; Object Pronouns 
&bull; Possessive Pronouns 
&bull; Reflexive Pronouns 
&bull; Intensive Pronouns 
&bull; Relative Pronouns 
&bull; Demonstrative Pronouns 
&bull; Interrogative Pronouns

1. Subject pronouns work as the subject of the verb in a sentence. A subject pronoun normally replaces the subject/object (a noun) of the previous sentence. 
&nbsp;

Example: 
&bull; Mike can&rsquo;t attend the party. He has gone to his grandparents. 
&bull; Julie made some cakes. They look tasty. (Here, the subject pronoun replaced the object of the previous sentence. Here, the object is &lsquo;cakes&rsquo;).

2. Object pronouns work as the object or indirect object in a sentence by replacing the antecedent object. This form of the pronoun is also used after prepositions. 
&nbsp;

Example: 
&bull; I&rsquo;ll give you a present on your birthday. I have a great idea for you. (after preposition). 
&bull; I have a gift for your boss. Give it to your boss. (Here, &lsquo;it&rsquo; works as an object).

3. Possessive pronouns replace the nouns of the possessive adjectives: my, our, your, her, his and their. The possessive pronouns are mine, ours, yours, hers, his, its and theirs. The pronoun &lsquo;who&rsquo; also has a possessive form, whose. 
&nbsp;

Example: 
&bull; I thought my bag was lost, but the one Kesrick found was mine. (Here, &lsquo;mine&rsquo; refers to &lsquo;my bag&rsquo;). 
&bull; Their vacation will start next week. Ours is tomorrow. (Here, &lsquo;ours&rsquo; refers to &lsquo;our vacation&rsquo;).

4. Reflexive pronoun redirects a sentence or a clause back to the subject, which is also the direct object of that sentence. A reflexive pronoun comes when the subject performs its action upon itself. For example, &lsquo;itself&rsquo; is a reflexive pronoun.

Example: 
&bull; Since she is her own boss, she gave herself a raise. (Here, &lsquo;herself&rsquo; is the direct object of the clause and the same person is the subject). 
&bull; She allowed herself more time to get ready.

5. Intensive pronouns add emphasis/importance but do not act as the object in the sentence. They can appear right after the subject.

Example: 
&bull; I will do it myself. (Here, &lsquo;myself&rsquo; is not an object) 
&bull; I myself saw the missing boat in the harbour.

6. Relative Pronouns: Relative pronouns introduce the relative clause. They are used to make clear what is being talked about in a sentence. They describe something more about the subject or the object.

Example: 
&bull; The car that was stolen was the one they loved most. 
&bull; A person who loves nature is a good person.

Have a look at the table below to understand the relative pronouns: 
Subject Object Possession Uncertainty 
Which&nbsp; &nbsp; Which&nbsp; &nbsp; Whose&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Whichever (for things) 
That&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;That&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (for both things&nbsp;and people) 
Who&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Whom&nbsp; &nbsp;Whose&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Whoever/whomever/&nbsp;whosever (for person)

7. Demonstrative pronouns normally indicate the closeness of or distance from the speaker, either literally or symbolically. This, these, that, and those are the demonstrative pronouns. They also work as demonstrative adjectives when they modify a noun. However, demonstrative pronouns do not modify anything rather they replace the nouns/noun phrases. Sometimes neither, none and such are also used as demonstrative pronouns.

Example: 
&bull; That is a long way to go. (demonstrative pronoun) 
&bull; This is my car. (demonstrative pronoun)

8. Interrogative pronouns produce questions. They are what, which, who, whom, and whose. Who, whom, and whose refer to questions related to a person or animal; what refers to an idea, object, or event; and which can indicate either a person/s or a thing/s.

Example: 
&bull; What was the name of your dog? 
&bull; Which is your favourite movie?

<h2>Rules of Pronoun</h2>

So far we have seen what are pronouns and what are thetypes of pronouns. Now let us understand the rules of grammar that dictate the usage of pronouns.

Learn these rules carefully and try to remember them because most of the questions asked in competitive examinations are based on rules and their application. 
Rule 1. Subject pronouns are used when the pronoun is the subject of the sentence. 
You can remember subject pronouns easily by filling in the blank subject space for a simple sentence.

Example: ___ did the job. 
I, he, she, we, they, who, whoever, etc., all qualify and are, therefore, subject pronouns.

Rule 2. Subject pronouns are also used if they rename the subject. They will follow verbs, such as is, are, was, were, am, will be, had been, etc.

Examples: 
&bull; This is her speaking. 
&bull; It is we who are responsible for the decision to downsize.

Rule 3. This rule surprises even language watchers: when &lsquo;who&rsquo; refers to a personal pronoun (I, you, he, she, we, they), it takes the verb that agrees with that pronoun.

Correct: It is I who am sorry. (I am) 
Incorrect: It is I who is sorry. 
Correct: It is you who are mistaken. (you are) 
Incorrect: It is you who&rsquo;s mistaken.

Rule 4. In addition to subject pronouns, there are also object pronouns, known more specifically as direct object, indirect object, and object of a preposition. Object pronouns include me, him, herself, us, them and themselves.

Examples: 
&bull; Jean saw him. (Him is the direct object of the verb saw.) 
&bull; Give her the book. (The direct object of &lsquo;give&rsquo; is &lsquo;book&rsquo;, and &lsquo;her&rsquo; is the indirect object. Indirect objects always have an implied to or for in front of them: Give [to] her the book. Do [for] me a favour.)

Rule 5. The pronouns who, that, and which become singular or plural depending on the subject. If the subject is singular, use a singular verb. If it is plural, use a plural verb.

Example: He is the only one of those men who is always on time. The word who refers to one. Therefore, use the singular verb is.

Rule 6. Pronouns that are singular (I, he, she, everyone, everybody, anyone, anybody, no one, nobody, someone, somebody, each, either, neither, etc.) require singular verbs.

NOTE: This rule is frequently overlooked when using the pronouns each, either, and neither, followed by of. Those three pronouns always take singular verbs. Do not be misled by what follows.

Examples: 
&bull; Each of the girls sings well. 
&bull; Either of us is capable of doing the job. 
&bull; Neither of them is available to speak right now. 
Exception: When each follows a noun or pronoun in certain sentences: 
Incorrect: The women each gave her approval. 
Correct: The women each gave their approval. 
Incorrect: The words are and there each ends with a silent vowel. 
Correct: The words are and there each end with a silent vowel. 
These examples do not contradict Rule 6, because each is not the subject, but rather an adjunct describing the true subject.

Practice Question: Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is freefrom error, select &lsquo;No Error&rsquo;. 
Neither of (A)/ my classmates are (B)/ taking the trip (C)/ this summer. (D)

A) Neither of

B) my classmates are

C) taking the trip

D) this summer

E) No Error

Answer: Option B 
Explanation. The error lies in part B of the sentence and hence the correct answer is Option B. In the sentence above, the pronoun &lsquo;neither&rsquo; has been used. &lsquo;Neither&rsquo; is always singular, and it should take the singular form of the verb. Therefore, the verb &lsquo;are&rsquo; should be replaced with &lsquo;is&rsquo;. The correct sentence will be &lsquo;Neither of my classmates is taking the trip this summer.&rsquo;

Rule 7. To decide whether to use the subject or object pronoun after the words &lsquo;than&rsquo; or &lsquo;as&rsquo;, mentally complete the sentence.

Examples: 
&bull; Troy is as smart as she/her. (If we mentally complete the sentence, we would say Troy is as smart as she is. Therefore, she is the correct answer.) 
&bull; Zoe is taller than I/me. (Mentally completing the sentence, we have Zoe is taller than I am.) 
&bull; Daniel would rather talk to her than I/me. 
(We can interpret this sentence in two ways: Daniel would rather talk to her than to me. OR Daniel would rather talk to her than I would. A sentence&rsquo;s meaning can change considerably, depending on the pronoun you choose.)

Rule 8. The possessive pronouns yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs, and whose never need apostrophes. Avoid mistakes like her&rsquo;s and your&rsquo;s.

Rule 9. The only time &lsquo;it&rsquo;s&rsquo; has an apostrophe is when it is a contraction for &lsquo;it is&rsquo; or &lsquo;it has&rsquo;. The only time &lsquo;who&rsquo;s&rsquo; has an apostrophe is when it means &lsquo;who is&rsquo; or &lsquo;who has&rsquo;. There is no apostrophe in &lsquo;oneself&rsquo;. Avoid &lsquo;one&rsquo;s self,&rsquo; a common error.

Examples: 
&bull; It&rsquo;s been a cold morning. 
&bull; The thermometer reached its highest reading.

Rule 10. Pronouns that end in -self or -selves are called reflexive pronouns. There are nine reflexive pronouns: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, oneself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves. Reflexive pronouns are used when both the subject and the object of a verb are the same person or thing.

Example: 
&bull; Joe helped himself. If the object of a preposition refers to a previous noun or pronoun, use a reflexive pronoun:

Example: 
&bull; Joe bought it for himself.

Reflexive pronouns help avoid confusion and nonsense. Without them, we might be stuck with sentences like Joe helped Joe. 
Incorrect: Please give it to John or myself. 
Correct: Please give it to John or me.

Practice Question: Find out which option from the given options will replace the emboldened part given in the question. 
If the emboldened part is free from error, select. &lsquo;No improvement required&rsquo;. Every parent needs to take a break for them now and again.

A) break for themselves

B) break for itself

C) break for ourselves

D) break for herself

E) No improvement required

Answer: Option A 
Explanation: The correct answer is Option A. &lsquo;Themselves&rsquo; is the third person plural reflexive pronoun. We use &lsquo;themselves&rsquo; to refer to people, animals, or things when the object of a verb or preposition refers to the same people or things as the subject of the verb. Therefore, the correct sentence will be &lsquo;Every parent needs to take a break for themselves now and again.&rsquo;

Rule 11. The use of they and their with singular pronouns is frowned upon by many traditionalists. To be consistent, it is a good practice to try to avoid they and its variants (e.g., them, their, themselves) with previously singular nouns or pronouns. 
Not consistent: Someone has to do it, and they have to do it well. The problem is that &lsquo;someone&rsquo; is singular, but &lsquo;they&rsquo; is plural. If we change &lsquo;they&rsquo; to &lsquo;he&rsquo; or &lsquo;she&rsquo;, we get a rather clumsy sentence, even if it is technically correct. 
Technically correct: Someone has to do it, and he or she has to do it well. 
Replacing an inconsistent sentence with a poorly written one is a bad bargain. The better option is to rewrite. 
Rewritten: Someone has to do it, and has to do it well.

Rule 12. When a pronoun is linked with a noun by &lsquo;and&rsquo;, mentally remove the and + noun phrase to avoid trouble. 
Incorrect: Her and her friend came over.(If we remove &lsquo;and her friend&rsquo;, we&rsquo;re left with the ungrammatical Her came over.) 
Correct: She and her friend came over.

Rule 13. If two people possess the same item, and one of the joint owners is written as a pronoun, use the possessive form for both. 
Incorrect: Maribel and my home 
Incorrect: Mine and Maribel&rsquo;s home 
Correct: Maribel&rsquo;s and my home

We have learnt about many types of pronouns and the rules they follow. Practice as many questions as possible to have a good grasp of all concepts and rules.

This article has provided you with valuable insights into the world of Pronoun. We sincerely hope that you have found this blog useful and that it has contributed to enhancing your understanding of this crucial topic. As you continue to gear up for your upcoming exam, we encourage you to share your thoughts, or any doubts you may have in the comments section below.

Stay tuned, as KD Live promises to bring you more such informative blogs with comprehensive study material and a thorough analysis of previous year questions on all the topics of English Language section. Best of luck with your exam preparations, and may you excel in your endeavors!

&nbsp;

 
&nbsp;

&nbsp;

 
&nbsp;

Since 1995, Neetu Mam is Providing Free Content for English to the Students

Best Publisher for English Content

Pronoun - Comprehensive Study Material

Pronoun - Definition, Types, Functions and Rules with Examples

Noun - Definition, Types, Functions and Rules with Examples

Latest Notifications

Exam Eligibility

Exam Dates

Exam Pattern

Syllabus

Admit Card

Exam Cutoff

Answer Key

Exam Results

Daily Current Affairs

Current Affairs Quiz

Daily Editorial

Daily Vocabulary

Study Plan

Important Days

Question Paper

Previous Year PDF

English Language

Logical Reasoning

Quantitative Aptitude

General Knowledge

General Awareness

General Science

Today in History

Know Your State

Full Form

Know Your Country

Government Schemes

Know Your City

Know Your Leader

Books and Authors

question answer

Quiz

Courses

Classes

Reading Comprehension for SSC CPO 2024 - Tips and Practice Sets

&lt;p&gt;No title&lt;/p&gt;

Cloze Test For SSC CHSL 2024 - Practice Questions

Learn what is Pronoun, its definition, meaning, types, functions and rules with examples. Get complete study material of Noun in free PDF format.

Pronoun - Definition, Types, Functions and Rules with Examples

Pronoun FAQs

What are the names of 12 personal pronouns in english language?

How many types of pronouns are present in english language?

What is the concept of pronoun?

What are the main rules of pronoun?

What is the concept of reflexive pronoun in pronoun ?

Pronoun Comments:

Pronoun RELATED ARTICLES