Pronoun Parts Of Speech Definition and its Types

Pronoun Parts Of Speech English Grammar Definition and its Types 

this Post, we are going to Read About Second part of speech series by learning Pronoun today. we will share each and every detail about the pronoun. We will start with the concept and will move forward by understanding its type and uses & application. Read This post till end and learn pronouns in the Dear Sir style. 

PRONOUNS

A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun or noun phrase. Using pronouns correctly eliminates 

unnecessary noun repetition in your writing. 

Relative Pronouns (who, whom, whose, which, that)

Relative pronouns begin adjective clauses and usually refer to the noun that comes right

before them.

e.g., Rachael is a manager whom everyone respects.

e.g., I don’t know who is responsible for setting up the lab equipment.

e.g., You need to talk to the students whose laptops were stolen.

e.g., My Sociology textbook, which costs $125, is full of factual and grammatical errors.

e.g., The new software lacks many of the benefits that the company promised.

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Using Pronouns Clearly and Correctly

Pronouns Should Agree in Number

Generally, singular pronouns refer to singular nouns, and plural pronouns refer to plural nouns.

Lack of agreement can lead to awkwardness or confusion.

 e.g., The company 1 announced that they 2 had been sold.

 e.g., The company 1 announced that it 3 had been sold.

 Singular noun Plural pronoun Singular 

 pronoun 

It is now considered acceptable to use the plural pronouns (they, them, and their) to refer to 

singular generic nouns (a doctor, a student, an IT specialist, etc.) whose gender is 

undetermined or non-binary. Doing so avoids the grammatically correct but stylistically 

awkward repetition of he or she, and him or her. It also ensures inclusivity in your writing 

because it avoids making assumptions about gender.

e.g, Someone left their jacket in the theatre.

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Pronouns Should Agree in Person

Throughout your document, you should try to maintain a consistent point of view by avoiding 

shifts between first, second, and third person pronouns. 

 e.g., When you 1 go to class, one 2 should have our 3 homework ready.

 e.g., When you 1 go to class, you 1 should have your 1 homework ready.

 Second person Third person First 

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Pronouns Should Have Clear References

When there are two or more nouns in your sentence, your reader should not have to think twice when

linking the pronoun to its associated noun. The following examples demonstrate unclear pronoun

references and potential revisions to improve clarity.

e.g., Although the car hit the tree, it was not damaged.

 It is unclear whether it refers to the car or the tree.

 e.g., The car was not damaged even though it hit the tree.

It clearly refers to the car.

 e.g., I have attached some data on euthanasia in my email. I urge you to consider this seriously.

It is unclear whether this refers to euthanasia or some data.

 e.g., I urge you to consider this information carefully.

This clearly refers to information.

 Types of Pronoun  

Types of Pronouns – Grammar Reference Sheet

(A pronoun is a word that is used to take the place of a noun)