Reciprocal pronoun

A reciprocal pronoun is a pronoun which is used to indicate that two or more people are carrying out or have carried out an action of some type, with both receiving the benefits or consequences of that action simultaneously. Any time something is done or given in return, reciprocal pronouns are used. 

 It is a type of pronoun which is used for one of the participants of a reciprocal construction, i.e. a clause in which two participants are in a mutual relationship. The reciprocal pronouns of English are one another and each other, and they form the category of anaphors along with reflexive pronouns (myself, yourselves, etc.).

There are two reciprocal pronouns:


  • Each other.
  • One another.

Example:-
  • The twin brothers often argue with each other.
  • Adam and Eve have been writing to each other for years.
  • The few puppies chased one another across the field.
  • At the meeting, they insulted one another. 
  • This is the tenth year that you and I have known each other..
  • Before they began talking, they bowed to one another..



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