This document defines and provides examples of different types of pronouns: - Personal pronouns are used as subjects or objects and include I, you, he, she, it, we, they. - Possessive adjectives and pronouns indicate ownership and include my, your, his, her, its, our, their. - Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and object are the same, such as myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves. The document then provides several examples demonstrating the correct use of these different pronoun types in sentences.

1. Pronouns (Personal, Possessive, Relative and Reflexive Pronouns)
Pronouns are words like I, me (personal pronouns) or my, mine (possessive pronouns).
Personal Pronouns Possessive Adjectives and Pronouns
Reflexive Pronouns
subject form object form possessive adjective possessive pronoun
I me my mine myself
you you your yours yourself
he him his his himself
she her her hers herself
it it its its itself
we us our ours ourselves
you you your yours yourselves
they them their theirs themselves
Personal Pronouns – Subject Personal Pronouns Object
Replace the words in brackets by the correct Aaron was on a business trip to California. He shows
personal pronouns. Note that Sue is the person you the souvenirs he got for his family.
speaking. The (*) means that you are asked a Fill in the correct pronouns.
question.
1. My sister Jane loves books. This novel is for
(she) .
1. My name is Sue. (Sue) am English. And this 2. My children like Disney films. The video is
is my family. for (they) .
2. My mum's name is Angie. (Angie) is from 3. My brother Matt collects picture postcards.
Germany. These postcards are for (he) .
3. Bob is my dad. (My dad) is a waiter. 4. My parents like Latin music. The CD is for
4. On the left you can see Simon. (Simon) is my (they) .
brother. 5. I like watches. This nice watch is for (I) .
5. (Sue and Simon) are twins. 6. My wife and I love sweets. These sweets are
6. Our dog is a girl, Judy. (Judy) is two years for (we) .
old. 7. My nephew likes cars. The toy truck is for
7. (Sue, Simon, Angie and Bob) live in (he)
Canterbury.
Possessive Adjectives Possessive Pronouns
Replace the personal pronouns by possessive Replace the personal pronouns by possessive
adjectives. pronouns.
1. Where are (you) friends now? 1. This book is (you) .
2. Here is a postcard from (I) friend Peggy. 2. The ball is (I) .
3. She lives in Australia now with (she) family. 3. The blue car is (we) .
4. (She) husband works in Newcastle. 4. The ring is (she) .
5. (He) company builds ships. 5. We met Paul and Jane last night. This house
6. (They) children go to school in Newcastle. is (they) .
7. (I) husband and I want to go to Australia, too. 6. The luggage is (he) .
7. The pictures are (she) .
Reflexive Pronouns
Fill in the correct reflexive pronouns.
1. I did not want to believe it and then I saw the
UFO .
2. The girl looked at in the mirror.
3. Freddy, you'll have to do your homework .
4. You don't need to help them. They can do it .
5. I introduced to my new neighbour.
6. Boys, can you make your beds ?
7. She made a pullover.