Question

letter to your character using the definite and indefinite pronouns

Answer 1

Answer:

Definite pronoun

A definite pronoun is used to replace a noun that is already mentioned. Definite pronoun refers to a specific person or thing. For instance: I, me, mine, myself, she, her, hers, herself, we, us, etc.

Examples:

a. I will go out today.

b. Sarah took my pen yesterday.

c. We are learning English.

d. She is going out for a dinner date today.

e. That red shirt, which my brother wore yesterday, is mine.

Explanation:

Indefinite pronoun

An indefinite pronoun also replaces a noun in a sentence but does not refer to a specific person or a thing. For instance: all, anybody, anyone, anything, each, everybody, everyone, everything, few, many, nobody, somebody, someone, etc.

Examples:

a. Aren’t you all coming for the party?

b. Nobody is interested in the lectures.

c. Everyone is excited for Shimla trip.

d. Only few know the history of this place.

e. Each one of you will get a chance to play.

Let’s take a test and find out how well you have understood the concept:

1. This is a matter for you and _______ to decide. (a.me b.I)

2. Everybody has completed _______ test. (a.her/his b.their)

3. ___ of the players have a substitute. (a.Every b.Each)

4. _____ have expressed their views. (a.His/her b.Many)

5. The earthquake destroyed _______. (a.Something b.Everything)

Answers:

1.a 2.a 3.b 4.b 5.b

With the above examples and explanations, you can differentiate a definite and an indefinite pronoun and improve your English. Learning grammar will automatically improve your spoken English skills with confidence. Join an online English class today to better your grammar understanding