Interrogative, Possessive, and Indefinite Pronouns

Front

What is a pronoun?

Back

A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun.

Front

What are interrogative pronouns?

Back

Interrogative pronouns are used to ask questions. Examples include who, what, which, and whose.

Front

What are possessive pronouns?

Back

Possessive pronouns show ownership. Examples include my, your, his, her, its, our, and their.

Front

What are indefinite pronouns?

Back

Indefinite pronouns refer to non-specific persons or things. Examples include someone, anyone, everyone, and something.

Front

Identify the possessive pronoun in this sentence: 'That is my book.'

Back

The possessive pronoun is 'my'.

Front

Identify the interrogative pronoun in this sentence: 'Whose jacket is this?'

Back

The interrogative pronoun is 'whose'.

Front

Identify the indefinite pronoun in this sentence: 'Everyone is invited to the party.'

Back

The indefinite pronoun is 'everyone'.

Front

What is the function of the pronoun 'who' in a sentence?

Back

The pronoun 'who' is used to ask questions about a person.

Front

What is the function of the pronoun 'yours' in a sentence?

Back

The pronoun 'yours' shows ownership.

Front

Give an example of a sentence using an indefinite pronoun.

Back

Someone left their backpack in the classroom.