This document provides an insightful exploration into the realm of pronouns, offering a clear and detailed understanding of their significance and various types. It delves into the nuances of both direct and indirect speech, showcasing how individuals naturally employ these techniques when recounti...
Introduction to Pronouns – Notes Part 1 Personal pronouns and demonstrative
pronouns for direct and indirect speech.
Direct and Indirect Speech:
Recounting someone's past words can be done using direct speech (verbatim) or indirect
speech (reported by someone else).
Example: "Mom said that you can't have any more chocolate!" "Boitumelo said that she
likes you!"
Understanding Pronouns:
Pronouns are words that replace nouns to avoid repetition.
Two types of conveying speech: direct speech and indirect speech.
Pronouns' Importance:
Without pronouns, sentences become repetitive and cumbersome.
Pronouns take the place of nouns for clarity and efficiency.
Example of non-pronoun usage: "Malusi arrived at the park to take Malusi's dog for a
walk..."
Benefits of Pronouns:
Pronouns simplify sentences by replacing nouns.
Avoids redundancy and enhances readability.
Example of pronoun usage: "Malusi arrived at the park to take his dog for a walk..."
Types of Pronouns:
Pronouns can be categorized into different groups based on their functions:
1. Personal pronouns
2. Demonstrative pronouns
(Well be looking only on these 2 for this part)
3. Possessive pronouns
4. Relative pronouns
Antecedent and Pronoun:
Antecedent: A noun/pronoun referred to or replaced by a pronoun.
Example: In "Mary lost her book," 'Mary' is the antecedent of the pronoun 'her.'
3. Personal and Demonstrative Pronouns
, 3.1 Personal Pronouns:
Personal pronouns replace nouns to prevent repetition.
Three perspectives: first person (speaker), second person (reader), third person (detached).
First person: I, we; Second person: you; Third person: he, she, it, they.
3.2 Demonstrative Pronouns:
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