5. Distributive Pronouns : The pronouns that refer to persons or things one at a time are called distributive pronouns. For example, each, either, neither.
each everyone of a number of persons or things taken singly
either the one or the other of two
neither not the one the other of two
Rule : A distributive pronoun is used as a singular.
Incorrect : Either of the choices fit the answer.
Correct : Either of the choices fits the answer.
Rule : Each may come after the object of the verb only if the object contains a number.
Incorrect : The boys narrated stories each.
Correct : Each of the boys narrated stories.
6. Relative Pronouns : A relative pronoun is a pronoun that refers or relates to some noun going before, which is called its antecedent. Besides, it is a pronoun that serves as a conjunction as well because it connects two statements. For example,
She worked in the kitchen which was like a bedroom.
Rule : The relative pronoun that has no possessive case.
Incorrect : The medicine of that alcohol is a components prohibited for him.
Correct : The medicine of which alcohol is a components prohibited for him.
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