CAT VARC Pronoun: Check Definition, Types, Solved Questions and Preparation Tips

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Pronoun is the part of CAT VARC syllabus and from VARC a total of 26 questions will be asked in the upcoming section. However, the weightage of topic Pronoun is not defined but candidates can expect 2-3 questions based on the concept in CAT Question Paper. The type of all the questions from this topic will be either (MCQ) Multiple Choice Question or (TITA) Type.

Basic definition, type and examples of Pronouns are provided in the article which will help you in preparing for the exam. Along with that, candidates are also advised to check CAT VARC Syllabus to get better understanding of various topics included in the syllabus.

What is a Pronoun?

Pronouns are words that take the place of nouns. We often use them to avoid repeating the nouns that they refer to.

Pronouns have different forms for the different ways we use them. Read clear grammar explanations and example sentences to help you understand how pronouns are used.
Pronouns are words or a group of words that replace nouns. There are various ways by which pronouns are used.
I, me, he, she, they, each, few, many, who are categorised as pronouns.
For example, Marina saw Lisa in the park. She took her to a restaurant.

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Types of Pronoun, Description and Examples

There are different types of pronouns. Some are listed below.

Pronoun Type	Pronoun Description	Examples
Personal Pronouns ( I, he , you, she, it, we, they, me , him, her, you,us)	Used instead of the name of a person.	He is a known fraudster, and a great guru for me They met the group at the designated cemetery for the rituals
Possessive Pronouns (My, Mine, ours, your, its, hers, theirs)	Shows possession of something or that something belongs to someone	This body of mine is too old, it aches too frequently. We would pool all our resources to take what is lawfully ours.
Relative Pronoun (That, who, whom, whose, which)	Relative pronouns head an adjective clause, meaning that they are used before describing the features or properties of the subject.	The dog that stole the meat has been successfully poisoned. My new dog, which I picked off the shelter, is cannibalistic in nature
Reflexive Pronoun (herself,myself, yourself, yourselves, himself,, oneself, itself, ourselves, and themselves)	When the subject and the object of a sentence are the same. End with -selves or - self	When I was younger,I used to believe in myself a lot His clinical depression will not heal itself.
Intensive Pronoun (herself,myself, yourself, yourselves, himself,, oneself, itself, ourselves, and themselves)	Similar to Reflexive Pronouns, but put more emphasis on the subject or antecedent clause	I myself like to start my day with a nice bottle of whisky Did you yourself cook the meat?
Indefinite Pronoun (nobody.anybody everybody, somebody Anyone, no one,everyone, someone, anything everything, nothing, something)	Used when we are not sure about who we are addressing. The pronoun ends with -body, -thing, and -one	Somebody once told me the world is gonna roll me, I ain't the sharpest tool in the shed. No one is perfect, except cats, cats are one magnificent species.
Demonstrative Pronoun (This, that, these,Such, Those)	Demonstrative pronouns either refer to the closeness of the subject or its position in time	I once had the privilege of eating slow cooked dog meat, that was a meal to remember. The soup is literally making screeching noises, are you sure that this thing is not haunted?
Interrogative Pronouns (What, which, whose, whom, who)	Used to ask question	Whose idea was it to eat a living snake? Who is brave enough to face a hungry cat?
Reciprocal Pronoun (Each other, one other)	Used when the sentence implies that two actions are performed by two parties, mutually One other is used when many parties are involved. Each other is used when two parties are involved	Tanta and Diyasilai gave each other gold plated sicles on their wedding day. The kids spent kicking kidney stones on one another.
Distributive Pronoun (none, each, either, neither, any, everyone, no one)	Distributive pronouns refers to individuals in a group	None of our friends are involved in black magic Each of us would have to chant the mantras for the resurrection to happen.

Easy Way to Prepare for Pronoun

Particulars	Subject Pronoun	Object Pronoun	Possessive Adjectives	Possessive Pronoun	Reflexive Pronoun
1st Person	I	Me	My	Mine	Myself
2nd Person	You	You	Your	Yours	Yourself
3rd Person (Male)	He	Him	His	His	Himself
3rd Person (Female)	She	Her	Her	Hers	Herself
3rd Thing	It	It	Its	Not Used	Yourself

CAT Preparation Tips for Pronouns

Some helpful tips for the preparation of pronouns are :

Be Clear about the Basic Elements of Grammar

The candidate should be crustal clean about the basic elements that make a sentence : nouns, verbs, adjectives and, others. It is difficult to attempt any question without having the basic knowledge of the topic.

Practise the different types of Pronouns

There are 10 kinds of pronouns in total. A candidate should know all the types with the example.

Read Frequently

Follow different types of books, and most importantly,read something daily - Ads, Infomercials, novels, short stories, blog content and even new articles

Practise mock tests and Question papers

Practice all the questions from the previous year’s paper. It will help to brush up your knowledge.Give mock tests daily. By this way, candidates can enhance their time management skills for the final exam.For VARC daily practice is not needed but one does need to practise regularly, the best way to go around is to practise VARC at least 2 times a week.Also, give mock tests either through offline or online mode. This will help to develop your skills.

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CAT Pronoun Solved Question

Some Solved Question regarding Pronouns to prepare for CAT 2021 are provided below:

‘Question: Look at Mike. He is a good boy

Solution: The pronoun here is - He

Question: This car belongs to us.

Solution: The pronoun here is - Us

Question: We shall stand by the truth

Solution: The pronoun here is - We

Question: Sam reminded _______ that he had to try harder.

Solution: The pronoun here is - himself

Question: This is the house _______ belongs to my great-grandfather’

Solution: The pronoun here is - which

Question: _______ were you speaking to?

Solution: The pronoun here is - whom

Question: _________ was told prior to the meeting.

Solution: The pronoun here is - everything

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