RULES OF PRONOUNS

RULES OF PRONOUNS

1. A pronoun is used to "replace a noun" to avoid repetition.	Rina is kind. She helps everyone,
2. A pronoun must "agree in number and gender" with its noun.	The boy lost his book.
3. Use "I" when the pronoun is the "subject."	I went to school.
4. Use "me" when the pronoun is the "object."	He called me yesterday.
5. Use "we" for "plural firstperson subjects?'	We are going out.
6. Use "us for "plural first person objects."	She invited us to dinner.
7, Use "you" for both "singular and plural" forms.	You are my friend. / You are my friends.
8, Use "he" for a "singular male subject."	He is a doctor.
9. Use "him" for a "singular male object?	I saw him at the park.
10. use "she" fora "singular female subject."	She loves painting.
11. Use "her" as an "object pronoun" or "possessive adjective."	I met her mother.
12. Use "it" for "animals, objects, or unknown gender."	It is raining.
13. Use "they" for "plural nouns."	They are coming today.
14. Use rcthey" as a "singular gender-neutral pronoun."	Someone left their bag.
15. Use %Ne" when the speaker "includes himself."	We will join the team.
16, A pronoun must "clearly refer" to one specific noun.	When Sara met Tina, she smiled,
17. Avoid pronouns with "unclear references?'	Incorrect: She told her to leave. (Who?)
18. *'Reflexive pronouns" reflect action back to the subject.	He hurt himself.
19. Don't use a "reflexive pronoun" without a subject.	Incorrect; Myself did it,
20. Use "each other" for two; "one another" for more than two.	The two sisters help each other,
21. Use "this" for something "near and singular.	This is my pen.
22. Use "that" for something "far and singular	That is a mountain.
23. Use "these" for things rcnear" and plural.	These are my shoes.
24. Use Nthose" for things "far" and plural.	Those are Stars.
25, Use '"who" for peopl as the "subhect"	The man who called is my uncle,
26. use "whom" for people_as the "object."	The person whom I met was kind.
27. use 'twhose" to show "possession."	The girl whose book I borrowed is absent.
28. Use "which'? for "animals or things."	The car which is red is mine.
29. Use "that" for "people, animals, or things" in restrictive clauses,	The book that you gave me is interesting.
30. "Relative pronouns" connect two clauses.	I know the man who lives next door.
31, "Interrogative pronouns" ask questions.	Who is there?
32. Use "what" to ask about "things."	What is your name?
33. Use "who" to ask about "people,"	Who called you?
34. use "whose" to ask about "ownership."	Whose pen is this?
35. Use {'which" to ask about "choice."	Which color do you prefer?
36. Use "that" as a "demonstrative pronoun,"	That was amazing!
37, Use "this" for "something immediate or just mentioned!'	This is delicious.
38. "Indefinite pronouns" refer to non-specific things or people,	Someone is knocking at the door,
39. '(Everybody" and "everyone'* are Singular	Everybody loves music.
40. Use "someone," "somebody," or "something" for "positive statements,"	Someone is waiting outside.
41. use "anyone," "anybody," or "anything" in negative or question" sentences.	Did anyone call you?
42. Use "no one," "nobody," or "nothing'* to mean "not any."	Nobody was there.
43. Use "everyone" or "everybody" for "all people."	Everyone enjoyed the party.
44. "Each" and "either" are "singular."	Each of the students was present.
45. "Neither" means "not on " and takes a singular verb.	Neither of the answers is correct.
46. "Someone's" and "anyone's" show "possession."	Someone's phone is ringing.
47. Don't use "double subjects" with pronouns.	Incorrect: My brother he is tall.
48. Use "both" for "two items or people together."	Both of them are ready.
49. Use "All" for "three or more items or peopler	AIL of us agreed.
50. Use "none" as "singular or plural" depending on meaning.	None of the food was left. / None of them were ready.
51. "Few," "several," and '"many" always take plural verbs,	Few were interested,
52. Use "someone" when the person is "specific but unknown,"	Someone has taken my pen.
53, Use gone" as a "neutral pronoun" in formal English.	One should be honest.
54. Don't mix "one" with "they."	Incorrect: One should do their duty.
55, Use "one's" for possession with "one."	One should mind one's manners.
56. Use "each other" and "one another" as "reciprocal pronouns.	They love each other.
57. "Emphatic pronouns" add emphasis to the subject.	She herself cooked the dinner.
58. Don't confuse "reflexive" and "emphatic" use.	Reflexive: He hurt himself. / Emphatic: He himself did it.
59. Use "myself" only when the subject is	I did it myself.
60. Use "yourself" when the subject is	Did you enjoy yourself?
61. use "herself:" "himself' "itself" correctly by subject.	The cat cleaned itself,
62. Use "ourselves" for plural first-person subjects.	We enjoyed ourselves.
63, Use "themselves" for plural third-person subjects.	They introduced themselves.
64. Don't use "theirselves" it's incorrect.	Correct: They helped themselves.
65. Use "this," "that," "these;' "those" as 'idemonstrative prono	These are my friends.
66. Use "these" and "those" GrilY for "plural nouns."	Those are apples.
67. Avoid repeating nouns after demonstrative pronouns,	Incorrect: These ones are mine. Correct: These are mine.
68. "Personal pronouns" change with person, number, gender, and case.	l, me, he, him, she, her,
69, "Possessive pronouns" show ownership without a noun.	This book is mine.
70. "Possessive adjectives" come before a noun.	This is my book.
71. Don't confuse "its" and "it's."	It's is; Its belonging to it.
72 Don't use "their" for a singular subject unless gender-neutral.	Someone forgot their coat.
73. Use "who" for su bjects; "whom" for Objects.	Who is calling? / Whom did you see?
74. In informal English, "whom" is often replaced by "who."	Who did you talk to?
75. Use "whose" to show belonging in both people and things.	The car whose engine failed is old.
76. use "what" for unknownthings, not people.	What happened?
77. Use "which" when choices are "limited or defined."	Which pen do you prefer?
7B. Avoid using "double negatives*' with pronouns,	Incorrect: I don't know nobody. Correct: I don't know anybody.
79. Don't use "them" in place of "those" before a noun.	Incorrect: Them books are mine. .Correct: Those books are mine.
80. "Relative pronouns" link dependent and main clauses.	This is the man who helped me.
81. "That" is used for defining clauses; "which" for non-defining.	The book that I read was good.
82. Don't use "comma" before "that in defining clauses.	The shirt that fits you is blue.
83. Use "who" or "whom" for people; "which" or "that" for things,	The man who came is my uncle.
84. use "everyone," "someone," etc., with 'Zhis/herj* in formal writing.	Everyone should do his or her best.
85. Use "they" for neutrality in modern English:	Everyone should do their best,
86. Use "something," "anything' "nothing," "everything" for things.	Is there anything to eat?
81 Use "somebody;' "anybody," "nobody," "everybody" for people.	Somebody is at the door.
88. Avoid repeating pronouns unnecessarily.	Incorrect: My father he is a teacher
89. Use "it" as a "dummy subject" when no real subject exists.	[t is rainingu
90. Use "it" for time, distance, and weather,	It's 5 0'clock, / It's hot today.
91, Use "there" as an "introductory pronoun."	There js a cat on the roof:
92. Don't confuse "there," "their," and "they're."	There = place; Their = belonging; They're = they are.
93. Use "either" to show "one of two choices,"	You can take either pen,
94. use "neither" to show "not one of two."	Neither answer is correct.
95. "Each" refers to "individuals In a group,"	Each student has a book.
96. "Every" refers to all as a whole:"	Every student was present.
97. Don't use redouble subjects" like "myself l."	Incorrect: Myself I think so.
98. Use "myself" only when emphasizing or reflecting.	I made 'it myself.
99. Use "someone else's" for possession, not "someone's else."	This is someone else's idea.
100. Use 'both," "few," "many,'j "several" with plural nouns.	Many were missing.
101. Use "each," "either," "neither," "any/' with singular verbs.	Each of them is kind.
102. Use "none" with singular or plural depending on meaning.	None of it was easy. / None of them were ready.
103. "All," "most," and "some" can take singular or plural verbs,	All iS well. / All are welcome,
104, Avoid mixing "pronoun forms."	Incorrect: Him and I went. Correct: He and I went.
105. After "than" or "as; use correct case of pronoun,	She is taller than I (am).
106, Use "whoever" as subject, "whomever" as object.	Whoever comes first wins.
107. CWhoever" takes the verb of its clause.	Whoever calls first gets the ticket.
108. Don't confuse "that" and "who" for people.	Correct: The man who called.
109, "What" never takes an antecedent,	I found what I wanted.
110. "Each other's" and "one another's" show shared possession.	They borrowed each other's books.
111. use "same pronoun form" for connectedSubjects.	You and I are friends.
112. use "objectiVe form" after prepositions.	Between you and me, it's secret.
113. Avoid "unnecessary pronouns" in relative clauses,	Incorrect: The man who I saw him. Correct: The man l" saw.
114. use "there" for existence, "it" for identification.	There is a book. / It is new.
115 Don't start a sentence with Me and,"	Correct: My friend and I went,
116. Use "he/himself" or 'Ghe/heiSelf" correctly for reflexive reference.	She looked at herself in the mirror
117, Avoid mixing "gendered" and "neutral" pronouns,	Incorrect: Each student must bring their book.
118. Repeat the noun if the pronoun reference is unclear.	When Sam met John, Sam waved.
119. Use "it" for impersonalexpressions.	It seems easy.
120. Use "they" when the gender of a person is unknown.	Someone forgot their keys.
121 Always ensure the pronoun "matches its antecedent" in number, person, and gender.	If a student works hard* he or she succeeds.