PART OF SPEECH, PRONOUNS/TYPES AND FUNCTION - JSS1 English Language Past Questions and Answers - page 1

Pronouns are words used to replace nouns in sentences to avoid repetition. They play a crucial role in making sentences concise and less repetitive. For instance, instead of saying "John went to the store, and John bought a book," we can say "John went to the store, and he bought a book." Pronouns like 'he' replace the repeated use of 'John'. This helps in improving the flow and readability of sentences.

   **Answer:** There are various types of pronouns including personal pronouns, possessive pronouns, reflexive pronouns, demonstrative pronouns, interrogative pronouns, and indefinite pronouns. Personal pronouns like 'I', 'you', 'he', 'she', 'it', 'we', and 'they' refer to specific people or things. Possessive pronouns like 'mine', 'yours', 'his', 'hers', 'ours', and 'theirs' show ownership. Reflexive pronouns like 'myself', 'yourself', 'himself', 'herself', 'itself', 'ourselves', 'yourselves', and 'themselves' reflect back to the subject. Demonstrative pronouns like 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those' point to specific things or people. Interrogative pronouns like 'who', 'whom', 'whose', 'which', and 'what' are used to ask questions. Indefinite pronouns like 'anyone', 'someone', 'everybody', 'nobody', 'anything', 'something', 'each', and 'all' refer to nonspecific people or things. Each type of pronoun serves a distinct purpose in sentences and contributes to clear communication.