Let's solve the pronoun identification task step by step.
Task:
Underline the
pronouns in each sentence.
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A
pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. Common pronouns include:
I, you, he, she, it, we, they, me, him, her, us, them, my, your, his, her, its, our, their, this, that, these, those, etc.
Now, let’s go through each sentence and identify the pronouns.
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1.
Amy enjoyed her birthday cake.
- "her" → refers to Amy (possessive pronoun)
✔ her
2.
We visited our grandparents on Saturday.
- "We" → subject pronoun (refers to the speaker and others)
- "our" → possessive pronoun (belongs to "we")
✔ We,
our
3.
Mum enjoyed playing cards with us.
- "us" → object pronoun (refers to the people playing with Mum)
✔ us
4.
Joel and his friends played rugby.
- "his" → possessive pronoun (shows ownership of "friends")
✔ his
5.
The cats licked their paws.
- "their" → possessive pronoun (belonging to the cats)
✔ their
6.
The students were excited to share their work with their parents.
- "their" (twice) → both refer to the students' belongings
✔ their,
their
7.
Michelle wore her new shirt.
- "her" → possessive pronoun (shirt belongs to Michelle)
✔ her
8.
The nurse treated her patient.
- "her" → possessive pronoun (patient belongs to the nurse)
✔ her
9.
My family went to the zoo.
- "My" → possessive pronoun (family belongs to the speaker)
✔ My
10.
The sisters helped their mum.
- "their" → possessive pronoun (mum belongs to the sisters)
✔ their
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✔ Final Answer (Pronouns Underlined):
1. Amy enjoyed
her birthday cake.
2.
We visited
our grandparents on Saturday.
3. Mum enjoyed playing cards with
us.
4. Joel and
his friends played rugby.
5. The cats licked
their paws.
6. The students were excited to share
their work with
their parents.
7. Michelle wore
her new shirt.
8. The nurse treated
her patient.
9.
My family went to the zoo.
10. The sisters helped
their mum.
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📝 Explanation:
- Pronouns replace nouns to avoid repetition.
- In these sentences, most pronouns are
possessive (e.g., *her, our, their, his*), showing ownership.
- Some are
personal pronouns like *we* and *us*, which refer directly to people.
This exercise helps students recognize how pronouns function in sentences and improves understanding of grammar.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of pronoun worksheet for 3rd grade.
