Interrogative Pronouns

An interrogative pronoun is used to ask questions. The interrogative pronouns are "who," "whom," "which," "what" and the compounds formed with the suffix "ever" ("whoever," "whomever," "whichever," and "whatever"). Note that either "which" or "what" can also be used as an interrogative adjective, and that "who," "whom," or "which" can also be used as a relative pronoun.

You will find "who," "whom," and occasionally "which" used to refer to people, and "which" and "what" used to refer to things and to animals. "Who" acts as the subject of a verb, while "whom" acts as the object of a verb, preposition, or a verbal. Which wants to see the dentist first?

Relative Pronouns

You can use a relative pronoun is used to link one phrase or clause to another phrase or clause. The relative pronouns are "who," "whom," "that," and "which." The compounds "whoever," "whomever," and "whichever" are also relative pronouns. You can use the relative pronouns "who" and "whoever" to refer to the subject of a clause or sentence, and "whom" and "whomever" to refer to the objects of a verb, a verbal or a preposition. You may invite whomever you like to the party.

Indefinite Pronouns

An indefinite pronoun is a pronoun referring to an identifiable but not specified person or thing. An indefinite pronoun conveys the idea of all, any, none, or some.

The most common indefinite pronouns are "all," "another," "any," "anybody," "anyone," "anything," "each," "everybody," "everyone," "everything," "few," "many," "nobody," "none," "one," "several," "some," "somebody," and "someone." Note that some indefinite pronouns can also be used as indefinite adjectives. Many were invited to the lunch but only twelve showed up.

Reflexive Pronouns

You can use a reflexive pronoun to refer back to the subject of the clause or sentence.

The reflexive pronouns are "myself," "yourself," "herself," "himself," "itself," "ourselves," "yourselves," and "themselves." Note each of these can also act as an intensive pronoun. Diabetics give themselves insulin shots several times a day.

Intensive Pronouns

An intensive pronoun is a pronoun used to emphasise its antecedent. Intensive pronouns are identical in form to reflexive pronouns. I myself believe that aliens should abduct my sister.

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Ex. 1. Complete the sentences using myself/yourself etc. + the following verbs (in the correct form):

1.    Steve    introduced himself    to the other guests at the party. 2.    Bill tellі down some steps, but fortunately he didn't _________________________. 3.    It isn't Sue's fault. She really shouldn't _________________________. 4.    Please try and understand how I feel _________________________ in my position. 5.    The children had a great time at the beach. They really _________________________. 6.    Be careful! That pan is very hot. Don't _________________________. 7.    Sometimes I can't say exactly what I mean. I wish I could _________________________ better.

Ex. 2. Complete these sentences. Use myself/yourself etc. only where necessary. Use the following verbs (in the correct form):

1.    Martin decided to grow a beard because he was fed up with   shaving. 2.    I wasn't very well yesterday, but I ____________ much better today. 3.    I climbed out of the swimming pool and ____________ with a towel. 4.    I tried to study, but I couldn't ____________. 5.    If somebody attacks you, you need to be able to ____________. 6.   I'm going out with Chris this evening. We're ____________ at 7.30. 7.    You're always rushing around. Why don't you sit down and ____________. 8.    There was no water, so we couldn't ____________.

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