Let's solve this pronoun identification worksheet step by step.
Objective:
Underline or circle the
pronouns in each sentence.
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What is a pronoun?
A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. Common pronouns include:
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Personal pronouns: I, you, he, she, it, we, they, him, her, them, his, her, their, etc.
- They refer back to a person, animal, or thing mentioned earlier.
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Now let’s go through each sentence and identify the pronouns.
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1. Paul has new shoes. He loves them a lot.
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"He" refers to Paul → pronoun
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"them" refers to the shoes → pronoun
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✔ Pronouns:
He,
them
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2. Mary went to school early. She is a great student.
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"She" refers to Mary → pronoun
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✔ Pronoun:
She
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3. Peter and Sally work at the bakery. They love working there.
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"They" refers to Peter and Sally → pronoun
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✔ Pronoun:
They
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4. John's family love take away. They eat it every Friday.
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"They" refers to John's family → pronoun
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"it" refers to take away → pronoun
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✔ Pronouns:
They,
it
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5. Simon's new house is large. He has 7 bedrooms!
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"He" refers to Simon → pronoun
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✔ Pronoun:
He
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6. The new teacher is so friendly. He is kind to everyone.
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"He" refers to the new teacher → pronoun
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✔ Pronoun:
He
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7. Paul plays soccer on Saturdays. He is the best player.
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"He" refers to Paul → pronoun
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✔ Pronoun:
He
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✔ Final Answers (Pronouns to underline or circle):
1.
He,
them
2.
She
3.
They
4.
They,
it
5.
He
6.
He
7.
He
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📝 Explanation Summary:
Each pronoun replaces a noun already mentioned:
- "He" = Paul, Mary, Simon, teacher, Paul (in different sentences)
- "She" = Mary
- "They" = Peter and Sally, John's family
- "Them" = shoes
- "It" = take away
This helps avoid repeating names and makes sentences smoother.
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