Question on: JSS1 English Language - PART OF SPEECH, PRONOUNS/TYPES AND FUNCTION

Discuss the different types of pronouns and provide examples for each. Explain their functions in sentences.

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   **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. 

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