List of Pronouns in English

Pronouns - Exercises

These exercises focus on pronouns

List of all pronouns in English

Here is a list of all the common pronouns:

• "I"

• "you"

• "he"

• "she"

• "it"

• "we"

• "they"

• "my"

• "your"

• "his"

• "her"

• "its"

• "our"

• "their"

• "this"

• "that"

• "these"

• "those"

• "who"

• "whom"

• "which"

• "what"

• "whose"

• "all"

• "any"

• "each"

• "every"

• "no one"

• "none"

• "some"

• "anybody"

• "anyone"

• "anything"

• "each other"

• "one another"

• "myself"

• "yourself"

• "himself"

• "herself"

• "itself"

• "ourselves"

• "themselves"

1. Personal Pronouns

Personal pronouns refer to specific people or things. They change based on who is speaking, who is being spoken to, or who is being spoken about.

Examples:

• "I love my dog." (subject pronoun)

• "Can you help me?" (object pronoun)

• "This is your book, but that one is mine." (possessive pronoun)

• "She did it herself." (reflexive pronoun)

2. Demonstrative Pronouns

Demonstrative pronouns point to specific things. In English, they show whether we’re talking about something near or far, and whether it’s singular or plural.

Examples:

• "This is my favorite song."

• "Those are my shoes."

3. Interrogative Pronouns

Interrogative pronouns are used to ask questions. They help us inquire about people, things, or information.

Examples:

• "Who is coming to the party?"

• "Which one do you prefer?"

4. Relative Pronouns

Relative pronouns connect clauses or phrases to a noun or pronoun. They provide more information about the noun.

Examples:

• "The man who called you is my friend."

• "This is the book that I borrowed."

5. Indefinite Pronouns

Indefinite pronouns refer to people or things in a general way, not specific individuals or items. They can be singular, plural, or both, depending on the context.

Examples:

• "Everyone is invited to the event."

• "I didn’t see anyone in the room."

6. Possessive Pronouns

Possessive pronouns show ownership or belonging. They replace nouns to show who owns something.

Examples:

• "The red car is mine."

• "Is this yours?"

7. Reciprocal Pronouns

Reciprocal pronouns show a mutual relationship or action between people. In English, we have two main reciprocal pronouns:

Examples:

• "They help each other with their homework."

• "The two teams respect one another."

8. Reflexive Pronouns

Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and object of the sentence are the same person or thing. They end in "-self" or "-selves."

Examples:

• "I made it myself."

• "They enjoyed themselves at the concert."

Summary Table of Pronoun Types

FAQ

What are personal pronouns?

Personal pronouns refer to specific people or things (like "he," "she," "it," "they") and change based on who is speaking or being spoken about.

What’s the difference between “who” and “whom”?

"Who" is used as a subject, while "whom" is used as an object in a sentence (e.g., "Who is coming?" vs. "To whom should I speak?").

Are “this” and “that” pronouns?

Yes, they are demonstrative pronouns and refer to specific items or people, with "this/these" for close items and "that/those" for distant ones.

What is the difference between possessive adjectives and possessive pronouns?

Possessive adjectives (my, your, his) describe ownership but need a noun ("my book"), while possessive pronouns (mine, yours) stand alone ("The book is mine").

Can I use “each other” and “one another” interchangeably?

Generally, yes. Both show a mutual action, but "each other" is more common for two people, while "one another" is often used for groups.