Pronouns are words that take the place of nouns (persons, places, or things) to avoid unnecessary repetitiveness. The pronoun antecedent is the noun to which the pronoun refers.

This section is divided into two parts. Part I discusses types of pronouns (subjective, objective, possessive, demonstrative, and indefinite) and their uses. Part II discusses the errors most commonly associated with the use of pronouns. If you are interested in general study of the pronoun, consult Part I. If your instructor has identified specific pronoun errors in your writing, you might want to consult Part II first.

Part I: Types of Pronouns

• Subjective, Objective and Possesive Case Pronouns

Other Pronoun Types

• Demonstrative Pronouns
• Relative Pronouns
• Indefinite Pronouns
• Reflexive Pronouns
• Intensive Pronouns

Part II: Common Pronoun Problems

1. Point of View
2. Agreement
3. Pronoun Reference