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Pronouns — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 5 · Essentials of English Grammar and Composition

What Pronouns covers in ICSE Class 5 Essentials of English Grammar and Composition: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 5 Essentials of English Grammar and Composition · 2026-27

Topics in Pronouns

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1. What is a Pronoun?

  • A pronoun is a word used in place of a noun.
  • Example: Instead of saying 'Mrs Gupta', we say 'she' or 'her'.
  • Pronouns make sentences less repetitive and more natural.
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2. Personal Pronouns

  • Personal pronouns stand for people or things.
  • They are divided into three types: First Person, Second Person, and Third Person.
  • First Person: Speaker (I, we, me, us, mine, ours)
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3. Demonstrative Pronouns

  • Words like 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those' are demonstrative pronouns when they replace nouns.
  • 'This' and 'these' refer to things nearby.
  • 'That' and 'those' refer to things farther away.
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4. Interrogative Pronouns

  • Used to ask questions.
  • Main interrogative pronouns: 'who', 'whom', 'what', 'which'.
  • Example: 'Who is coming?' 'What do you want?'

Key Concepts

Central concept: Pronouns

Personal PronounsDemonstrative PronounsInterrogative PronounsReflexive PronounsEmphasising PronounsPossessive PronounsNoun-Pronoun Agreement

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What are the important topics in Pronouns for ICSE Class 5 Essentials of English Grammar and Composition?
Key topics in Pronouns include What is a Pronoun?, Personal Pronouns, Demonstrative Pronouns, Interrogative Pronouns. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 5 exams.
How should I revise Pronouns for Class 5 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 48 practice questions on Pronouns. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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