Problem Analysis and Solution
The image provided contains a set of exercises labeled
Exercise A,
Exercise B, and
Exercise C. Each exercise involves solving problems related to
pronouns in English grammar. Below, I will analyze and solve each problem step by step.
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Exercise A
#### Problem:
1. Identify the pronoun in the sentence: "She went to the store."
2. Rewrite the sentence using a different pronoun.
3. Explain why the pronoun you chose is appropriate.
#### Solution:
1.
Identify the pronoun: The pronoun in the sentence "She went to the store" is
she.
2.
Rewrite the sentence using a different pronoun:
- Example: "He went to the store."
3.
Explanation: The pronoun
he is appropriate because it is another singular third-person pronoun that can replace
she when referring to a male subject. Both
she and
he are used to refer to individuals, but they differ based on gender.
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Exercise B
#### Problem:
1. Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun: "The teacher gave _______ the book."
2. Explain why the pronoun you chose is appropriate.
#### Solution:
1.
Fill in the blank: The correct pronoun is
him.
- Sentence: "The teacher gave him the book."
2.
Explanation: The pronoun
him is appropriate because it is an object pronoun used after a verb or preposition. In this sentence,
gave is a verb, and the pronoun must be in the objective case (him) rather than the subjective case (he).
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Exercise C
#### Problem:
1. Identify the pronoun in the sentence: "They were playing soccer."
2. Rewrite the sentence using a different pronoun.
3. Explain why the pronoun you chose is appropriate.
#### Solution:
1.
Identify the pronoun: The pronoun in the sentence "They were playing soccer" is
they.
2.
Rewrite the sentence using a different pronoun:
- Example: "We were playing soccer."
3.
Explanation: The pronoun
we is appropriate because it is another plural pronoun that can replace
they when referring to a group that includes the speaker. Both
they and
we are used to refer to multiple individuals, but
we specifically includes the speaker.
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Summary of Solutions
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Exercise A:
- Pronoun:
she
- Rewritten sentence: "He went to the store."
- Explanation:
he is appropriate as a singular third-person pronoun for males.
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Exercise B:
- Pronoun:
him
- Sentence: "The teacher gave him the book."
- Explanation:
him is appropriate as an object pronoun following the verb
gave.
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Exercise C:
- Pronoun:
they
- Rewritten sentence: "We were playing soccer."
- Explanation:
we is appropriate as a plural pronoun that includes the speaker.
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Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{Exercise A: she; He went to the store.} \\
\text{Exercise B: him; The teacher gave him the book.} \\
\text{Exercise C: they; We were playing soccer.}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of pronoun worksheet for high school.
