Pronouns

Pronouns are used to replace a noun already referred to, that is,

We use them instead of repeating the noun:

Example:

·         The Duck decided to go to the river. She took a lot of food with her.

·          ... The frog had a huge pile of food. He picked it all up ...

·         This house will go to the children. It will be theirs after my death.

The pronoun it is used in some impersonal expressions.

Example

·         It was a beautiful summer's day.

·         It is raining.

We distinguish three persons to which pronouns refer

·         The persons speaking: I and we (first person)

·         The persons speaking to: you (second person)

·         The persons spoken about: he/she and they

·         The things spoken about: it and they