The task involves choosing the correct personal pronoun for each subject listed. Personal pronouns are words like "I," "you," "he," "she," "it," "we," and "they." The choice depends on whether the subject is singular or plural, and whether it refers to a person, thing, or group.
Here is the solution with explanations:
1. John and I
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Answer:
we
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Explanation: "John and I" is a plural subject referring to two people. The correct pronoun is "we."
2. my brother
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Answer:
he
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Explanation: "My brother" is a singular male subject. The correct pronoun is "he."
3. John and Ian
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Answer:
they
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Explanation: "John and Ian" is a plural subject referring to two people. The correct pronoun is "they."
4. that book
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Answer:
it
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Explanation: "That book" is a singular object. The correct pronoun is "it."
5. her friends
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Answer:
they
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Explanation: "Her friends" is a plural subject. The correct pronoun is "they."
6. the weather
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Answer:
it
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Explanation: "The weather" is a singular concept. The correct pronoun is "it."
7. Jane
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Answer:
she
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Explanation: "Jane" is a singular female subject. The correct pronoun is "she."
8. you and Carl
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Answer:
you
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Explanation: "You and Carl" is a plural subject, but since "you" is already included, the correct pronoun remains "you."
9. Peter
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Answer:
he
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Explanation: "Peter" is a singular male subject. The correct pronoun is "he."
10. my mother
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Answer:
she
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Explanation: "My mother" is a singular female subject. The correct pronoun is "she."
11. Ellen
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Answer:
she
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Explanation: "Ellen" is a singular female subject. The correct pronoun is "she."
12. her books
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Answer:
they
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Explanation: "Her books" is a plural subject. The correct pronoun is "they."
13. the girls
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Answer:
they
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Explanation: "The girls" is a plural subject. The correct pronoun is "they."
14. Mark
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Answer:
he
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Explanation: "Mark" is a singular male subject. The correct pronoun is "he."
15. a sweater
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Answer:
it
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Explanation: "A sweater" is a singular object. The correct pronoun is "it."
16. a teapot
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Answer:
it
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Explanation: "A teapot" is a singular object. The correct pronoun is "it."
Final Answer:
```
1. we
2. he
3. they
4. it
5. they
6. it
7. she
8. you
9. he
10. she
11. she
12. they
13. they
14. he
15. it
16. it
```
Boxed Answer:
$$
\boxed{\text{we, he, they, it, they, it, she, you, he, she, she, they, they, he, it, it}}
$$
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of personal pronouns.
