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What is the example of pronuons?

Here are some examples of pronouns and how they are used:

Personal Pronouns:

* Subject Pronouns: These replace the noun that is performing the action in a sentence.

* I am going to the store.

* You are a great friend.

* He is reading a book.

* She is cooking dinner.

* It is raining outside.

* We are going on vacation.

* They are playing soccer.

* Object Pronouns: These replace the noun that receives the action.

* The dog chased me.

* I gave the book to you.

* She talked to him.

* He gave a gift to her.

* I saw it flying in the sky.

* We helped them with their project.

* Possessive Pronouns: These show ownership.

* This is my car.

* That is your house.

* The book is his.

* The purse is hers.

* This is our house.

* That is their dog.

Reflexive Pronouns: These refer back to the subject of the sentence.

* I hurt myself.

* They cleaned themselves up.

* She bought herself a new dress.

Demonstrative Pronouns: These point to specific nouns.

* This is my favorite book.

* That is the house I grew up in.

* These are the cookies I baked.

* Those are the flowers in the garden.

Interrogative Pronouns: These are used to ask questions.

* Who is coming to dinner?

* What is your favorite color?

* Which one do you want?

* Whose is this?

* Whom did you meet today?

Relative Pronouns: These connect clauses and refer back to a noun.

* The woman who lives next door is a doctor.

* This is the book that I was telling you about.

* The dog which was lost is now safe.

* The house where I grew up is now a museum.

Indefinite Pronouns: These refer to unspecified nouns.

* Someone is knocking on the door.

* Everything is going to be alright.

* Nothing can stop us now.

* Everybody loves pizza.

These are just a few examples of pronouns. You can find more examples in books, newspapers, and everyday conversations.

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