20 Examples of Pronouns in a Sentence: Practical Guide
Let’s practice 20 examples of pronouns in a sentence. Actually, 8 diverse sets of examples, so 160 in all!
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Sentences With Pronouns
Sentences with pronouns
In this category, we practice many interesting sentences with pronouns. This is part of Our English Sentences section of Natural English Central. Here we focus specifically on pronouns. Here are a few example sentences:
He ate the whole pizza by himself.
I love reading books in my free time.
She is going to the park with her friends.
They won the game with their strong teamwork.
We are going on a vacation next week.
What are pronouns?
Pronouns are words that we use in place of nouns. For example, we could say: David likes Margherita Pizza. Or, if we already know that we are talking about David, we could say: He likes Margherita Pizza. This makes the sentences a bit more compact. That is just a basic example, there are so many more to explore!
Types of pronoun
There are several common types of pronouns in English. Here are a few examples:
Personal pronouns: Personal pronouns are used to refer to specific people or things. They include pronouns such as “I,” “you,” “he,” “she,” “it,” “we,” and “they.”
Possessive pronouns: Possessive pronouns indicate ownership or possession. They include pronouns such as “mine,” “yours,” “his,” “hers,” “ours,” and “theirs.”
Reflexive pronouns: Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and object of a verb are the same. They include pronouns such as “myself,” “yourself,” “himself,” “herself,” “itself,” “ourselves,” “yourselves,” and “themselves.”
Demonstrative pronouns: Demonstrative pronouns are used to point to specific people or things. They include pronouns such as “this,” “that,” “these,” and “those.”
Relative pronouns: Relative pronouns are used to introduce relative clauses, which provide more information about a person or thing. They include pronouns such as “who,” “whom,” “whose,” “which,” and “that.”
Why study Sentences with pronouns?
Studying sentences with pronouns is important for English language learners as it helps them understand how to replace nouns with pronouns, making their sentences more concise and natural. By practicing different types of pronouns, students can develop their ability to communicate more effectively and accurately. Learning about pronouns also enhances their overall understanding of sentence structure and grammar in English.