Pronoun is the part of CAT VARC syllabus and from VARC a total of 26 questions will be asked in the upcoming section. However, the weightage of topic Pronoun is not defined but candidates can expect 2-3 questions based on the concept in CAT Question Paper. The type of all the questions from this topic will be either (MCQ) Multiple Choice Question or (TITA) Type.
Basic definition, type and examples of Pronouns are provided in the article which will help you in preparing for the exam. Along with that, candidates are also advised to check CAT VARC Syllabus to get better understanding of various topics included in the syllabus.
What is a Pronoun?
Pronouns are words that take the place of nouns. We often use them to avoid repeating the nouns that they refer to.
- Pronouns have different forms for the different ways we use them. Read clear grammar explanations and example sentences to help you understand how pronouns are used.
- Pronouns are words or a group of words that replace nouns. There are various ways by which pronouns are used.
- I, me, he, she, they, each, few, many, who are categorised as pronouns.
- For example, Marina saw Lisa in the park. She took her to a restaurant.
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Types of Pronoun, Description and Examples
There are different types of pronouns. Some are listed below.
| Pronoun Type | Pronoun Description | Examples |
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| Personal Pronouns ( I, he , you, she, it, we, they, me , him, her, you,us) | Used instead of the name of a person. |
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| Possessive Pronouns (My, Mine, ours, your, its, hers, theirs) | Shows possession of something or that something belongs to someone |
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| Relative Pronoun (That, who, whom, whose, which) | Relative pronouns head an adjective clause, meaning that they are used before describing the features or properties of the subject. |
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| Reflexive Pronoun (herself,myself, yourself, yourselves, himself,, oneself, itself, ourselves, and themselves) | When the subject and the object of a sentence are the same. End with -selves or - self |
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| Intensive Pronoun (herself,myself, yourself, yourselves, himself,, oneself, itself, ourselves, and themselves) | Similar to Reflexive Pronouns, but put more emphasis on the subject or antecedent clause |
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| Indefinite Pronoun (nobody.anybody everybody, somebody Anyone, no one,everyone, someone, anything everything, nothing, something) | Used when we are not sure about who we are addressing. The pronoun ends with -body, -thing, and -one |
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| Demonstrative Pronoun (This, that, these,Such, Those) | Demonstrative pronouns either refer to the closeness of the subject or its position in time |
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| Interrogative Pronouns (What, which, whose, whom, who) | Used to ask question |
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| Reciprocal Pronoun (Each other, one other) | Used when the sentence implies that two actions are performed by two parties, mutually One other is used when many parties are involved. Each other is used when two parties are involved |
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| Distributive Pronoun (none, each, either, neither, any, everyone, no one) | Distributive pronouns refers to individuals in a group |
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Easy Way to Prepare for Pronoun
| Particulars | Subject Pronoun | Object Pronoun | Possessive Adjectives | Possessive Pronoun | Reflexive Pronoun |
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| 1st Person | I | Me | My | Mine | Myself |
| 2nd Person | You | You | Your | Yours | Yourself |
| 3rd Person (Male) | He | Him | His | His | Himself |
| 3rd Person (Female) | She | Her | Her | Hers | Herself |
| 3rd Thing | It | It | Its | Not Used | Yourself |
CAT Preparation Tips for Pronouns
Some helpful tips for the preparation of pronouns are :
- Be Clear about the Basic Elements of Grammar
The candidate should be crustal clean about the basic elements that make a sentence : nouns, verbs, adjectives and, others. It is difficult to attempt any question without having the basic knowledge of the topic.
- Practise the different types of Pronouns
There are 10 kinds of pronouns in total. A candidate should know all the types with the example.
- Read Frequently
Follow different types of books, and most importantly,read something daily - Ads, Infomercials, novels, short stories, blog content and even new articles
- Practise mock tests and Question papers
Practice all the questions from the previous year’s paper. It will help to brush up your knowledge.Give mock tests daily. By this way, candidates can enhance their time management skills for the final exam.For VARC daily practice is not needed but one does need to practise regularly, the best way to go around is to practise VARC at least 2 times a week.Also, give mock tests either through offline or online mode. This will help to develop your skills.
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CAT Pronoun Solved Question
Some Solved Question regarding Pronouns to prepare for CAT 2021 are provided below:
‘Question: Look at Mike. He is a good boy
Solution: The pronoun here is - He
Question: This car belongs to us.
Solution: The pronoun here is - Us
Question: We shall stand by the truth
Solution: The pronoun here is - We
Question: Sam reminded _______ that he had to try harder.
Solution: The pronoun here is - himself
Question: This is the house _______ belongs to my great-grandfather’
Solution: The pronoun here is - which
Question: _______ were you speaking to?
Solution: The pronoun here is - whom
Question: _________ was told prior to the meeting.
Solution: The pronoun here is - everything
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