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Types Of Pronoun Quiz With Answers - Quiz

Are you ready to attempt this quiz on the types of pronouns? A pronoun is a word that can function as a noun in reference to either a person or thing. Pronouns are used while we write and while we speak! How much do you know about pronouns? In this quiz, there are going to be questions related to pronouns and their different types. Get ready for this test! You can also share the quiz with others.
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I have three mobile phones; this is the one that I was given by my brother. What type of pronoun is the word "this"?
- A.
  
  Reflective
- B.
  
  Possessive
- C.
  
  Demonstrative
- D.
  
  Interrogative
Correct Answer
C. Demonstrative

Explanation
The word "this" is a demonstrative pronoun. It is used to indicate a specific object or person that is near the speaker or has already been mentioned. In this sentence, "this" is used to refer to one of the speaker's three mobile phones, distinguishing it from the others.

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Those keys are mine. What type of pronoun is the word "mine"?
- A.
  
  Reflexive
- B.
  
  Possessive
- C.
  
  Relative
- D.
  
  None of these
Correct Answer
B. Possessive

Explanation
The word "mine" is a possessive pronoun. It is used to show ownership or possession. In this sentence, "mine" is used to indicate that the keys belong to the speaker.

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3.

This is my new watch. What type of pronoun is the word "This"?
- A.
  
  Demonstrative
- B.
  
  Interrogative
- C.
  
  Reflexive
- D.
  
  All of these
Correct Answer
A. Demonstrative

Explanation
The word "this" is a demonstrative pronoun. Demonstrative pronouns are used to point out or identify specific people, places, or things. In this case, "this" is used to refer to the speaker's new watch, indicating that it is nearby or within reach.

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4.

There is someone in my car. What type of pronoun is the word "Someone"?
- A.
  
  Reflexive
- B.
  
  Interrogative
- C.
  
  Demonstrative
- D.
  
  Indefinite
Correct Answer
D. Indefinite

Explanation
The word "someone" is classified as an indefinite pronoun. Indefinite pronouns refer to nonspecific people or things. In this case, "someone" is used to refer to an unknown or unspecified person who is in the car. It does not refer to a specific person or thing, making it an indefinite pronoun.

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5.

Somebody must have taken my sandwich. What type of pronoun is the word "somebody"?
- A.
  
  Indefinite
- B.
  
  Possessive
- C.
  
  Demonstrative
- D.
  
  Reciprocal
Correct Answer
A. Indefinite

Explanation
The word "somebody" is an indefinite pronoun. Indefinite pronouns refer to nonspecific people or things. In this case, "somebody" is used to refer to an unknown person who may have taken the sandwich.

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Who told you to do that? What type of pronoun is the word "who"?
- A.
  
  Interrogative
- B.
  
  Absolute Possessive
- C.
  
  Relative
- D.
  
  Possessive
Correct Answer
A. Interrogative

Explanation
The word "who" is classified as an interrogative pronoun because it is used to ask questions about people and their identities. It is commonly used to inquire about the subject of a sentence or to seek information about a person's identity or role in a specific situation.

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Have you seen her computer charger? What type of pronoun is the word "her"?
- A.
  
  Reciprocal
- B.
  
  Indefinite
- C.
  
  Possessive
- D.
  
  Object
Correct Answer
C. Possessive

Explanation
The word "her" is a possessive pronoun in this sentence. It shows ownership or possession, indicating that the computer charger belongs to someone referred to as "her".

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8.

Mr. Diment, who is the Principal of our school, walked into the classroom. What type of pronoun is the word "who"?
- A.
  
  Relative
- B.
  
  Reciprocal
- C.
  
  Interrogative
- D.
  
  Reflexive
Correct Answer
A. Relative

Explanation
Relative pronouns are used to introduce relative clauses, which provide additional information about a noun or pronoun mentioned earlier in the sentence. In this case, "who" is introducing additional information about Mr. Diment, the Principal of the school.

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They were best friends who always looked after each other. What type of pronoun is the phrase "each other"?
- A.
  
  Reflexive
- B.
  
  Absolute possessive
- C.
  
  Reciprocal
- D.
  
  Interrogative
Correct Answer
C. Reciprocal

Explanation
The phrase "each other" is a reciprocal pronoun. Reciprocal pronouns are used to show a mutual action or relationship between two or more people or things. In this case, "each other" indicates that the two best friends were looking after one another, showing a reciprocal relationship of care and support.

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Marvin mowed all of the grass by himself. What type of pronoun is the word "himself"?
- A.
  
  Reciprocal
- B.
  
  Reflexive
- C.
  
  Indefinite
- D.
  
  Object
Correct Answer
B. Reflexive

Explanation
The word "himself" is a reflexive pronoun. Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and object of a sentence refer to the same person or thing. In this case, "Marvin" is the subject who performed the action of mowing the grass, and "himself" refers back to Marvin, indicating that he performed the action on his own.

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Types Of Pronoun Quiz With Answers

I have three mobile phones; this is the one that I was given by my brother. What type of pronoun is the word "this"?

Those keys are mine. What type of pronoun is the word "mine"?

This is my new watch. What type of pronoun is the word "This"?

There is someone in my car. What type of pronoun is the word "Someone"?

Somebody must have taken my sandwich. What type of pronoun is the word "somebody"?

Who told you to do that? What type of pronoun is the word "who"?

Have you seen her computer charger? What type of pronoun is the word "her"?

Mr. Diment, who is the Principal of our school, walked into the classroom. What type of pronoun is the word "who"?

They were best friends who always looked after each other. What type of pronoun is the phrase "each other"?

Marvin mowed all of the grass by himself. What type of pronoun is the word "himself"?