Demonstrative Pronoun

A demonstrative pronoun points out a specific

person, place, thing, or idea.

This and These refer to things that are nearby.

(either in space or in time)
- This is my pencil.
- This must not continue.
- These are the shoes I wore.
- Two customers wanted these.
That and Those refer to things that are farther away in
space or time.
- That is my pencil.
- That must not continue.
- Those are the shoes I wore.
- Two customers wanted those.
Remember:
This and that are used to refer to singular nouns.
These and those are used to refer to plural nouns.

Interrogative Pronoun
Interrogative pronouns are used to ask questions
to gain information.

Who
This pronoun refers to people. It functions as a
subject in the sentence.
Ex:
- Who is your favorite singer?
- Who were the characters in the story?

Whom
This pronoun also refers to people. It functions as
an object in the sentence.
Ex:
- To whom was my paper given?
- For whom is the song dedicated?

Whose
This pronoun also refers to people. It functions as
a possessive pronoun in the sentence which expresses the
idea of belonging to.
Ex:
- Whose books are these?
- Whose is that burger?

What
This pronoun refers to things.
Ex:
- What was the title of the song?
- What are your plans today?

Which
This pronoun refers to things as well. It used to ask
between options or choices.
Ex:
- Which is your shirt?
- Which work was better, his or hers?

Indefinite Pronouns

An indefinite pronoun is a pronoun that does not

refer to a particular person, place, or thing. Most indefinite
pronouns are either singular or plural.

When an indefinite pronoun is used as the subject,

the verb must agree with it in number.
- Everyone discusses the plot. (singular)
- Both talk about King Minos. (plural)
- All of mythology is about beliefs and ideals.
(singular)
- All of the myths are about beliefs and ideals.
(plural)