Let's solve the pronoun identification task step by step.
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Understanding the Task:
We are asked to
circle the pronouns in each sentence. A
pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun (like "he," "she," "it," "we," "they," etc.).
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Example Given:
a) *Arif is my friend. He sings well.*
✔ Pronoun:
He → It replaces "Arif."
b) *I love my mom. She is a teacher.*
✔ Pronoun:
She → It replaces "mom."
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Now, let’s go through each numbered sentence and identify the pronouns.
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1) Alex, Raju and I are friends. We are good boys.
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"I" – This is a pronoun (subject pronoun referring to the speaker).
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"We" – This is a pronoun (subject pronoun referring to Alex, Raju, and the speaker).
✔ Pronouns: I,
We
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✔ Circle:
I and
We
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2) These sweets are for you and me.
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"you" – This is a pronoun (object pronoun referring to the listener).
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"me" – This is a pronoun (object pronoun referring to the speaker).
✔ Pronouns: you,
me
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✔ Circle:
you and
me
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3) Mona has a dog. It keeps running.
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"It" – This is a pronoun replacing "the dog".
✔ Pronoun: It
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✔ Circle:
It
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4) My name is John. I study well.
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"I" – This is a pronoun (subject pronoun referring to the speaker).
✔ Pronoun: I
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✔ Circle:
I
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✔ Final Answers:
1)
I,
We
2)
you,
me
3)
It
4)
I
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🔍 Explanation:
- Pronouns replace nouns to avoid repetition.
- In sentence 1, "I" refers to the speaker, and "We" includes the speaker and others.
- In sentence 2, "you" and "me" are object pronouns used as recipients of the action.
- In sentence 3, "It" refers back to "dog."
- In sentence 4, "I" is the subject of the second sentence.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 2nd grade pronoun worksheet.
