Question

Which personal pronouns are in the first person?

• A. He, She, It, They
• B. You, Your
• C. I, We, Me, Us
• D. Mine, Ours

Answer 1

Answer:

C. I, We, Me, Us

Personal Pronouns - First Person

Definition and Categories

• Personal pronouns are words that replace nouns referring to people or things. They change their form based on person, number, gender, and case.
• The 'person' refers to the speaker (first person), the one spoken to (second person), or the one spoken about (third person).

First Person Pronouns

• First person pronouns are used when the speaker refers to themselves, either individually or as part of a group.
• The key first-person pronouns are:
  • Singular: I (subjective case), me (objective case).
  • Plural: we (subjective case), us (objective case).

Usage Examples

• Subjective Case: Used as the subject of a verb.
  • Example: I am going to the market.
  • Example: We decided to study together.
• Objective Case: Used as the object of a verb or preposition.
  • Example: She gave the book to me.
  • Example: The teacher praised us for our performance.

Exam Focus Points

• Identify first-person pronouns in sentences.
• Distinguish between subjective and objective cases for these pronouns.
• Understand that possessive pronouns (like 'my', 'mine', 'our', 'ours') also relate to the first person but are a separate category, indicating ownership.
• Be aware of compound personal pronouns like 'myself', 'ourselves' which are used for emphasis or reflexively.