The demonstrative pronouns are frequently used as adjectives; as,
| Pronoun: That is my book. |
| Adjective: That book is mine. |
Indefinite pronouns refer to objects or persons, but do not define or limit them. The indefinite pronouns are each, every, either, neither, one, none, other, another, few, all, many, several, some, each other, one another, and the compounds any one, some one, every one, something, nothing. Indefinite pronouns are frequently used as adjectives. Each, every, either, one, another, any one, some one, every one, whether they are used as pronouns or as adjectives, are singular in number. If another pronoun is used to refer to one of them, it must be in the singular number.
Exercise 77—Classes of Pronouns
In the following sentences, explain which pronouns represent the person speaking, which represent the person spoken to, and which represent the person spoken of. Tell which pronouns ask questions; which are used as adjectives; which are used to connect subordinate clauses to the word for which they stand. If the antecedent is expressed, point it out.
1. Who is talking?
2. The man who is speaking is the head of the credit department.
3. If you are going, get ready.
4. Which is the better piece of cloth?
5. This is the better piece of cloth.