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Worksheet Title: Personal Pronouns
Directions: Choose a pronoun from the box to take the place of the subject noun in each sentence.
Pronouns available (from the box):
- it
- he
- she
- they
- we
- they
- it
- it
(Note: The box contains repeated pronouns — "they" and "it" appear twice. That’s fine; we just need to pick the correct one for each sentence.)
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Now, let's go through each sentence:
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1. Jim and Lynn are always late.
- Subject:
Jim and Lynn → two people, both male and female (assuming based on names)
- We need a plural pronoun that refers to both.
- Correct pronoun:
they
✔ Answer: they
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2. Liam always wears a hat.
- Subject:
Liam → male name
- Singular, third-person male
- Correct pronoun:
he
✔ Answer: he
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3. Pete and I both have homework to do.
- Subject:
Pete and I → two people, including the speaker ("I")
- This is a first-person plural situation.
- Correct pronoun:
we
✔ Answer: we
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4. This book is very exciting.
- Subject:
This book → singular, non-human object
- Correct pronoun:
it
✔ Answer: it
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5. My mother is learning to draw.
- Subject:
My mother → female
- Singular, third-person female
- Correct pronoun:
she
✔ Answer: she
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6. Drawing is a skill that can be taught.
- Subject:
Drawing → an activity, abstract noun
- Non-human, singular
- Correct pronoun:
it
✔ Answer: it
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7. The movie started late.
- Subject:
The movie → singular, non-human object
- Correct pronoun:
it
✔ Answer: it
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8. This necklace was a gift from my mother.
- Subject:
This necklace → singular, non-human object
- Correct pronoun:
it
✔ Answer: it
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
they
2.
he
3.
we
4.
it
5.
she
6.
it
7.
it
8.
it
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🔍 Explanation Summary:
- Use
he for male subjects.
- Use
she for female subjects.
- Use
they for multiple people or when gender is mixed/unknown.
- Use
we when the subject includes the speaker.
- Use
it for objects, animals (when gender isn't specified), or abstract ideas.
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