Parts of Speech: Pronouns - 3 Video Lecture | General Aptitude for GATE - Mechanical Engineering

1. What are the different types of pronouns?$#
Ans. Pronouns can be classified into several categories such as personal pronouns, demonstrative pronouns, possessive pronouns, reflexive pronouns, relative pronouns, interrogative pronouns, and indefinite pronouns.

2. How do pronouns help in avoiding repetition in a sentence?$#
Ans. Pronouns replace nouns in a sentence, reducing the need to repeat the noun multiple times. This helps in making the sentence less repetitive and more concise.

3. Can pronouns be used to show possession?$#
Ans. Yes, pronouns like "my," "your," "his," "her," "its," "our," and "their" are used to show possession. For example, "This is my book" uses the possessive pronoun "my" to show ownership.

4. What is the difference between subjective and objective pronouns?$#
Ans. Subjective pronouns are used as the subject of a sentence, while objective pronouns are used as the object of a verb or preposition. For example, "He is reading a book" uses the subjective pronoun "He," while "She gave it to him" uses the objective pronoun "him."

5. How do indefinite pronouns differ from other types of pronouns?$#
Ans. Indefinite pronouns do not refer to a specific noun but rather refer to non-specific persons or things. Examples of indefinite pronouns include "someone," "anything," "everyone," and "nothing."