Pronouns

7 words in this vocabulary list

he

pronoun a word that is used to replace a noun in a sentence, such as 'he' which is used to refer to a male person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified

  • He is the CEO of the company and oversees all operations.
  • He's the one in charge around here.
  • He's the big cheese at the office.
  • He is the captain of the ship, guiding us through rough waters.

her

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

pronoun a word that is used to replace a noun and refers to a specific person or thing mentioned earlier

  • She asked her to pass the document to her colleague.
  • She told her to give the paper to her friend.
  • She asked her to hand over the stuff to her buddy.
  • She entrusted her with the key to her heart.

him

pronoun a word that is used to replace a noun in a sentence, often referring to a person or thing previously mentioned or easily identified

  • She introduced him to the board members during the meeting.
  • I told him to meet me at the coffee shop for a quick chat.
  • I can't believe he ghosted him after their date last night.
  • The mountain loomed over him like a giant in the distance.

it

pronoun A pronoun is a word that is used in place of a noun to avoid repetition. 'It' is a pronoun that is used to represent a thing, animal, or concept that has already been mentioned or is understood from the context.

  • It is important to follow proper procedures when conducting experiments in a laboratory.
  • I think it's best to just go with the flow and see where it takes us.
  • I can't believe it, that party was lit!
  • Sometimes in life, it's like trying to catch a butterfly - the harder you chase it, the more it eludes you.

adverb used for emphasis to show that something is done or happening without any help or influence from other people or things

pronoun used to refer to a thing, animal, situation, etc., that has already been mentioned or is easily identified

  • The company prides itself on its commitment to sustainability.
  • The book itself was pretty boring, but the movie adaptation was much better.
  • I can't believe she wore that outfit, it was a disaster in itself.
  • The painting speaks for itself, showcasing the artist's talent and skill.

pronoun a word that is used to replace a noun in a sentence, such as he, she, it, or in this case, them

  • It is important to properly label all of the boxes and stack them neatly in the storage room.
  • I told them to meet me at the park at 3 o'clock.
  • I can't believe she wore them shoes to the party.
  • He held onto his memories tightly, cherishing them like precious treasures.

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it, this).

  • They are responsible for overseeing the project from start to finish.
  • They said they would be here by noon.
  • They totally nailed the presentation.
  • They hold the key to our success.