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What words are singular pronouns?

Here's a breakdown of singular pronouns and their categories:

Subject Pronouns (used as the subject of a verb):

* First Person: I

* Second Person: You

* Third Person: He, She, It

Object Pronouns (used as the object of a verb or preposition):

* First Person: Me

* Second Person: You

* Third Person: Him, Her, It

Possessive Pronouns (show ownership):

* First Person: Mine

* Second Person: Yours

* Third Person: His, Hers, Its

Reflexive Pronouns (refer back to the subject):

* First Person: Myself

* Second Person: Yourself

* Third Person: Himself, Herself, Itself

Intensive Pronouns (emphasize the subject):

* First Person: Myself

* Second Person: Yourself

* Third Person: Himself, Herself, Itself

Note: The reflexive and intensive pronouns are the same words. The context determines their function.

Example Sentences:

* Subject Pronoun: She is going to the store.

* Object Pronoun: I gave the book to him.

* Possessive Pronoun: This is my car.

* Reflexive Pronoun: He hurt himself.

* Intensive Pronoun: I did it myself.

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