Use of pronouns ( Engineering Notes)

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 Use of pronouns


Pronouns Pronouns are words that are used instead of nouns.

There are 5 types of pronouns:
1. Subject pronoun
Rules: a. The subject pronoun is used after the "be" verb auxiliary. Example: It was they who completed the plan. It is she who solved the problem.
b. The subject pronoun is used in the subject position of the sentence Example: He is doing his homework right now. I went to the cinema yesterday.
C. The subject pronoun is used with equal comparisons Examples: She is as tall as I.(am) We are as strong as they (are).
d. If three persons are used for singular we use second person, third person, and first-person. For plural, we use first person, second person, and third person. Examples: You, he and I went out. We, you and they arrived early.

2. Object pronoun
Rules
a. The object pronoun is used in the object position of the sentence. Examples: She gave me the keys to the door. I lent her the pen.

b. The object pronoun is used with a preposition. Examples: The public is looking for them. They discussed the problem with us. c. It is used with equal comparisons Example: She ate as much food as them. d. exception Whenever 'let' is used use an object pronoun. Example: Let them do it. e. If an adjective is used then we use the subject pronoun. If an adverb is used then we use the object pronoun. Examples: She is taller than l(am). He arrived sooner than me.

3. Possessive adjective
A possessive adjective is not a pronoun because it doesn't replace a noun. It modifies the noun. Examples: This is my pen. It is our school.

4. Possessive pronoun

A possessive pronoun can only be used after using a possessive adjective. Ecamples: This is my pen. It is mine. It is our school. It is ours.

5. Reflexive pronoun
A reflexive pronoun lays emphasis on the noun being modified. Examples: I did the work myself. I myself did the work.










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