Definitions
used in place of a noun
pronoun
used to introduce interrogative sentences (asks questions)
interrogative pronouns
emphasize nouns or pronouns that are already named
intensive pronouns
Jen dropped the glass and it shattered on the floor.
it
From whom did you receive that gift?
whom
the noun that the pronoun replaces
antecedent
used to point things out
demonstrative pronouns
Tommy tried to drive the car but ______ wouldn't start.
it
Austin got up to dance as soon as he heard the music.
he
One of the scariest memories was when I fell down the stairs
word that takes place of a specific person or thing
personal pronoun
shows who or what has something
possessive pronouns
All the students passed ________ driving test.
their
The children in the parade waved as they marched by.
they
Cindy and her classmates began their homework.
their
is when a personal pronoun is the subject of the sentence
subject pronoun
do not refer to a particular person, place, or thing
indefinite pronouns
Ms. Harpin told her students that ______ appreciated ______ hard work
she/their
Who ate the last piece of candy?
who
To find the treasure, somebody would have to go on a dangerous search.
somebody
is when a personal pronoun is the object of a verb or preposition
object pronoun
refer to nouns or other pronouns and indicate that the same person or thing is involved
reflexive pronouns
The piglets are rolling around in the mud because ______ are hot and the mud keeps _______ cool.
they/them
Those are great sneakers for running.
those
Mr. Williamson examined the problem but he had no idea how to resolve it.
he/it