List the SEVEN types of pronouns.

Types of Pronouns1.Personal2.Reflexive3.Intensive4.Demonstrative5.Interrogative6.Indefinite7.Relative

• Intensive & reflexive = ‘self’ pronouns

• Intensive – NOT necessary to the sentence–Chart on top of page 77

• Reflexive – NECESSARY to the sentence–Chart on top of page 77

- Rob enjoyed himself at the party. - I myself cooked that delicious meal.

• Demonstrative – points out a specific person, place, thing, or idea; –This, that, these, those–Those scored well. These books

are mine.

• Personal pronouns – refers to the one speaking; 1st, 2nd, 3rd person–Chart on pg. 76

1. Greg told me he never wanted to see that girl again.

2. “Personally, I don’t think they understand themselves either,” she remarked.

3. The crowd thought that band was excellent during their show.

4. My birthday, which is on May 26, is their favorite day as well.

5. He quickly realized that his keys were in their house; that would never happen again!

• Indefinite – refers to a person, place, or idea that may not be specifically named– All, any, other, several; complete list on

pg. 78

• Relative – introduces a subordinate clause– That, which, who, whom, whose

• Interrogative – introduces a question; typically at the start of a sentence– What, which, who, whom, whose

6. Everybody can do something, but I think you can do anything.7. “This is mine,” she sighed. “You have to find your own paper.”8. Did somebody say anything to him after his performance?9. They finally believed their host, who is Italian, when she said to make themselves at home.10. “No one understands the movie,” he said, “and yet it won every award in its category?”

1. They themselves completed their homework.

2. Who knows where their homework is located?

3. Any of the team who arrived late should see their captain before starting the packet.

4. “Those are ridiculous!” she cried. “I’ve never seen her face or his book before!”

5. Ask yourself; do you really want to see this again?

1. Personal + reflexive 2. Interrogative + intensive 3. Personal + demonstrative +

indefinite4. Intensive + personal + indefinite +

personal

BONUS – interrogative + personal + reflexive + demonstrative + indefinite

Houston, we have a problem.

• We was at the park. • Children loves the movie Up.• Tourists is known to take

pictures.• Jackie were right all along!

• SINGULAR indefinite - anybody, someone, anyone, nobody, no one, everyone, somebody, everybody, each, either, neither, nothing, one

• PLURAL indefinite – both, few, fewer, several, others, many

• DEPENDS – all, any, more, most, none, and some

1. Many of the mice are sleeping in (their, its) cage.

2. Someone with muddy shoes didn’t wipe (his or her, their) feet on the mat.

3. At my grandmother’s deli, few ordered the daily special for (his or her, their) meal.

4. Any of the jewelry found should be returned to (its, their) owner.

5. All of the fruit (is, are) ripe. 6. Everything in the rooms was in (their, its)

proper place.

7. Most of the desks have had (their, its) wooden surfaces revarnished.

8. Both of my sisters are successful in (her, their) careers.

9. Each of the teachers voted for (his or her, their) choice for student council.

10. Contrary to expectation, none of the treasure was worth (their, its) weight in gold.

11. This year most of the girls are bringing (her, their) lunch from home.

12. All of the boys helped clean (his, their) locker room.

13. In my opinion, either of the candidates would represent (their, his or her) district well.

14. Several of the chess players displayed (their, his or her) trophies in the case at school.

15. Is anybody finished with (their, his or her) assignment yet?

16. Anyone would enjoy riding (their, his or her) bike on a beautiful day like today.

17. None of the children could fit into (their, his or her) coats this year.

18. Both of the girls needed new shoes for (her, their) PE classes.

19. All of my family wants to eat dinner at (our, its) grandparents’ house.

20. When the sun rose, several of the hikers packed (his or her, their) gear and started up the trail.

1. Anybody who is interested in boats (needs, need) to know how to swim.

2. Everyone in Ms. Gobel’s classes (like, likes) her.3. Most of the students (prefers, prefer) to go to Paris.4. Some of these shirts (costs, cost) eighteen dollars.5. Several in the eighth grade (wants, want) to have a

class picnic in the spring.6. Everyone in this group (has, have) a very definite

preference.7. Both of the maples in our front yard (turns, turn) red

in the fall.8. Few of the documents (was, were) authentic.9. Neither of my grandmothers (has, have) retired.

1. Each of the suspects had (his, their) own alibi.2. Jeff and Isabel planned (his and her, their) wedding.3. Did either announce (his, their) intent to run for

president?4. Neither the nails nor the hammer was returned to

(its, their) proper place.5. Everyone turned in (his or her, their) drama reviews

in advance of the due date.6. All of the students turned in (his or her, their)

research papers on time.7. If any one of the students has misplaced (his or her,

their) lunch ticket, (he or she, they) can ask for a replacement from the cafeteria.

8. The state of Florida does not treat (its, their) public employees fairly.

9. Both of the women have made (her, their) opinions known.

10. Every one of the actresses knows (her, their) part by heart.

11. Either my brother or sisters will reveal (his and her, their) plans at the family reunion.

12. After the victory, the winning and the losing captains thanked (his, their) team members for effort.

13. Before the guests began arriving, Sally asked Tim whether everything was in (its, their) place.

1. If anybody here has a cell phone (they / he or she) should turn it off now.2. Many high schools now require (its / their) students to take a computer course.3. Each of the actresses who auditioned believes (she / they) should be chosen for the role.4. Students complain that (they / the maintenance crew) keep(s) the library too hot.5. While Eric was adding sugar to his coffee, he spilled (it / the sugar) all over the table.6. Someone offered to show me a copy of next week’s history test, but I said that I didn’t believe in (this / cheating).7. If high school juniors and seniors take a special class to prepare them for SAT’s (you will / they will) probably have a higher score.8. I know spring is really here when (I / you) see neighborhood kids playing baseball.9. If you want to advance in this company, (we / you) must be willing to work overtime.