Class 10 Exam  >  Class 10 Notes  >  English Grammar Basic  >  PPT: Pronouns

PPT: Pronouns | English Grammar Basic - Class 10 PDF Download

Download, print and study this document offline
Please wait while the PDF view is loading
 Page 1


I
He
We We
She
Us
PRONOUNS
Page 2


I
He
We We
She
Us
PRONOUNS
Definition
"Pronoun" is the sentence 
element used to replace a 
noun, or a noun equivalent 
construction. The replaced 
noun is named the 
"antecedent".
Page 3


I
He
We We
She
Us
PRONOUNS
Definition
"Pronoun" is the sentence 
element used to replace a 
noun, or a noun equivalent 
construction. The replaced 
noun is named the 
"antecedent".
CATEGORIES 
OF
PRONOUNS
Page 4


I
He
We We
She
Us
PRONOUNS
Definition
"Pronoun" is the sentence 
element used to replace a 
noun, or a noun equivalent 
construction. The replaced 
noun is named the 
"antecedent".
CATEGORIES 
OF
PRONOUNS
Syntactically, pronouns have the 
same functions as nouns do; 
morphologically, pronouns are used 
to avoid repetition, and to 
set/clarify nouns' categories of 
number, person, and gender. 
Page 5


I
He
We We
She
Us
PRONOUNS
Definition
"Pronoun" is the sentence 
element used to replace a 
noun, or a noun equivalent 
construction. The replaced 
noun is named the 
"antecedent".
CATEGORIES 
OF
PRONOUNS
Syntactically, pronouns have the 
same functions as nouns do; 
morphologically, pronouns are used 
to avoid repetition, and to 
set/clarify nouns' categories of 
number, person, and gender. 
There are eight categories of pronouns, The 
categories of pronouns are:
1. Personal Pronouns.
2. Possessive Pronouns .
3. Demonstrative Pronouns.
4. Reflexive and Emphatic Pronouns. 
5. Interrogative Pronouns.
6. Relative Pronouns.
7. Reciprocal Pronouns.
8. Indefinite Pronouns.
Read More
20 videos|110 docs|18 tests

Up next

FAQs on PPT: Pronouns - English Grammar Basic - Class 10

1. What are pronouns?
Ans. Pronouns are words that are used in place of nouns to avoid repetition in a sentence. They help in making the sentence flow smoothly and avoid redundancy. Examples of pronouns include he, she, it, they, etc.
2. Why are pronouns important in language?
Ans. Pronouns are important in language as they help in maintaining clarity and coherence in communication. They allow us to refer to people, objects, or ideas without constantly repeating the nouns. Pronouns also play a crucial role in indicating gender, number, and case in a sentence.
3. What are the different types of pronouns?
Ans. There are several types of pronouns, including personal pronouns (I, you, he, she, etc.), possessive pronouns (mine, yours, his, hers, etc.), reflexive pronouns (myself, yourself, himself, herself, etc.), intensive pronouns (myself, yourself, himself, herself, etc.), demonstrative pronouns (this, that, these, those), relative pronouns (who, whom, whose, which, that), and interrogative pronouns (who, whom, whose, which, what).
4. How do pronouns contribute to inclusive language?
Ans. Pronouns can contribute to inclusive language by respecting and acknowledging individuals' gender identities. In addition to traditional pronouns like he and she, using gender-neutral pronouns such as they/them, ze/zir, or using a person's preferred pronouns creates a more inclusive environment and avoids misgendering individuals.
5. Can pronouns be used to replace proper nouns?
Ans. Yes, pronouns can be used to replace proper nouns. For example, instead of saying "Mary is a doctor," we can say "She is a doctor." This helps in avoiding repetition and makes the sentence more concise. However, it is important to ensure that the pronoun used accurately represents the person or object being referred to.
20 videos|110 docs|18 tests
Download as PDF

Up next

Explore Courses for Class 10 exam
Signup for Free!
Signup to see your scores go up within 7 days! Learn & Practice with 1000+ FREE Notes, Videos & Tests.
10M+ students study on EduRev
Related Searches

PPT: Pronouns | English Grammar Basic - Class 10

,

Semester Notes

,

Viva Questions

,

PPT: Pronouns | English Grammar Basic - Class 10

,

Extra Questions

,

shortcuts and tricks

,

PPT: Pronouns | English Grammar Basic - Class 10

,

pdf

,

Summary

,

MCQs

,

Previous Year Questions with Solutions

,

ppt

,

Objective type Questions

,

mock tests for examination

,

video lectures

,

study material

,

Sample Paper

,

Exam

,

Important questions

,

practice quizzes

,

Free

,

past year papers

;