Pronouns

Pronoun overview

A pronoun is a word that substitutes a noun or noun phrase. Pronouns can perform a variety of functions.

  • We gave him some advice.  (subject pronoun)
  • That reminds me of something. (object pronoun)
  • That reminds me of something. (demonstrative pronoun)
  • That reminds me of something. (indefinite pronoun)
  • I did it myself. (reflexive pronoun)
  • We helped each other. (reciprocal pronoun)
  • The pleasure is all mine. (possessive pronoun)
  • This is the teacher who left the greatest impression on me. (relative pronoun)
  • We went to the restaurant where we first met. (relative pronoun)
  • This is an example of what I am talking about. (indefinite relative pronoun)