Demonstrative Pronouns
The Pronouns that are used to point out the objects to which they refer are called Demonstrative Pronouns.
Example:
This is a gift from my friend.
Both dresses are good; but this is better than that.
Note: This, that, etc. are (Demonstrative) Adjectives when they are used with nouns; as,
This card is mine.
These pencils are yours.
Indefinite Pronouns
The Pronouns that refer to persons or things in a general way, but do not refer to any person or thing in particular are called Indefinite Pronouns. Example:
One hardly knows what to say.
Somebody has stolen my hat.
Note: Most of these words may be also used as Adjectives; as,
She will take you there one day.
Some milk was spilt.
Distributive Pronouns
Each, either, neither are called Distributive Pronouns because they refer to persons or things one at a time. Therefore, they are always singular and follwed by the verb in the singular. Example:
Each of the girls gets a prize.
Either of you can sing.
The position of the pronoun each should be noticed. It may have three positions:
1. Each of the women received a reward.
2. These men received each a reward.
3. These cows cost five thousand rupees each.
The third order is usually after a numeral.
Note: Each, either and neither may also be used as Adjectives and they are follwed by nouns of the singular number; as,
Each boy took his turn.
Neither accusation is true.
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