Welcome to our useful lesson! Today, we’re going to explore something we use every day in English without even thinking about it. This lesson is all about a special part of speech that makes our conversations and writing smoother and easier. If you’re learning English or just want to polish your skills, you’re in the right place. Let’s get started with this simple and interesting topic.
Definition of Pronouns
Pronouns are words that take the place of nouns in a sentence. They help us avoid repeating the same nouns over and over, making our speech and writing clearer and less repetitive. For instance, instead of saying “Maria went to Maria’s car because Maria forgot Maria’s purse in the car,” we use pronouns to make it smoother: “Maria went to her car because she forgot her purse there.”
There are different types of pronouns, such as personal pronouns (I, you, he, she, it, we, they), possessive pronouns (mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs), reflexive pronouns (myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves), and more. Each type serves a different purpose in communication.
Examples of “Pronouns” in Sentences
- She is going to the market.
- This book is mine.
- They were laughing at the joke.
- We will meet at the park.
- Did you see it?
- He can’t come to the phone.
- I am planning a surprise.
- It is raining outside.
- Her dress is very pretty.
- Ours is the green house.
- You should bring your umbrella.
- They are on their way.
- Can I join you?
- She found herself in a strange city.
- We enjoyed ourselves at the party.
- He gave his last piece of bread to the bird.
- It was the best day of their lives.
- Who has taken my book?
- She spoke to herself.
- You need to take care of yourself.
- They bought a new car.
- This is ours, not theirs.
- He likes to read before he sleeps.
- I think I lost my phone.
- She asked if we could join her.
- It looks like it might rain today.
- You are always welcome at our house.
- They thought they were alone.
- She made herself a cup of tea.
- We were amazed by its beauty.