A pronoun is a word that substitutes for a noun.
Some pronouns have nouns or pronouns to which they refer, called antecedents.
Pronouns must agree with antecedents for person, number, or gender. Anyone who loves his family must support them. A student has certain responsibilities to his alma mater. Other Pronoun Uses Generic Nouns represent a typical member of a group. Although generic nouns may seem plural, they are singular.