What are the first-person plural pronouns?
The first-person plural pronouns are we, us, ours, and ourselves. They refer to the person writing or speaking and one or more other people.
First-person pronouns can be subject pronouns, object pronouns, possessive pronouns, or reflexive pronouns.
Pronoun type | Pronoun | Example |
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Subject pronoun | We | As college students, we appreciate constructive feedback. |
Object pronoun | Us | Internships prepare us for future careers. |
Possessive pronoun | Ours | These frisbees are ours, but you can use them if you’d like. |
Reflexive pronoun | Ourselves | The neighbors and I built ourselves a bridge so that we could cross the creek safely. |
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