Reciprocal Pronouns

Reciprocal pronouns are types of pronouns that replace nouns by representing the relationship between the subject and object. These represent people or groups to receive same simultaneous results. Each other and one another are two reciprocal pronouns in English Language.

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What is a reciprocal pronoun?

Definition of a Reciprocal Pronoun:

They represent the same relationship to each other among groups of people and are used to exhibit the same relationship among people. They indicate reciprocated interactions in sentence.

Examples of Reciprocal Pronouns:

Here are the reciprocal Pronouns Examples:

Ella and Evans respect each other.
His siblings were blaming one another.
They gave each other birthday gifts.
The researchers congratulated one another for completing the project.

List of Reciprocal Pronouns

Here is the reciprocal pronouns list.

Each other
One another

Use of Reciprocal pronouns:

The use of reciprocal pronoun distinguish it from other pronouns. They are only used as objects. They can’t be used as the subject of the sentence. Likewise, they are used when there is a reciprocal relationship with the same consequences.

Use of Each other

It is composed of two single pronouns.
Represents a single reciprocal relationship.
More prevalent.

Use of One another:

Reached English Vocabulary in the 16th century.
Used for acquainted individuals

Here are the examples:

Each other	One another
Aira and Ella love each other.	The robbers are fighting one another.
John and Harry hate each other.	The five criminals are blaming one another.
Both groups of universities are playing against each other.	The students congratulated one another on passing our entomology course.
They can’t live with each other.	The guests are making jokes about one another.
David and Leesa gave each other diamond rings on their engagement.	The people are standing close together to protect one another.

Reciprocal Pronouns worksheet:

1. Reciprocal Pronoun is used when:

Two People act in the same way
Two people act differently
Two people act opposite to each other.

Right Answer: A

2. They live close together. They all know _______ really well.”

Each other
One another
None

Right Answer: A

2. Romeo and Juliet love _______.

Each other
One another
None

Right Answer: A

Reciprocal Pronouns Exercise:

Aira and Priya assisted each other in their assignments.
They made illustrations of one another.
The two companions glanced at each other and blushed.
The siblings love each other.
The groups contest with one another.
They are conditional on one another.
The kids spend their vacations recreating with one another.
They are fighting with each other.

Here’s the Answer key.

Aira and Priya assisted each other in their assignments.
They made illustrations of one another.
The two companions glanced at each other and blushed.
The siblings love each other.
The groups contest with one another.
They are conditional on one another.
The kids spend their vacations recreating with one another.
They are fighting with each other.