Let's solve the task step by step.
Task:
Circle the pronoun in each sentence.
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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*, etc.
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We’ll go through each sentence and identify the pronoun(s).
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1.
They are going to the zoo for a school trip.
- "They" refers to a group of people (the subject).
✔ Pronoun: They
2.
The ice cream is melting. Can you eat it quickly?
- "You" is the person being addressed.
- "It" refers to the ice cream.
✔ Pronouns: You, It
3.
I can't find my backpack. Have you seen it?
- "I" is the speaker.
- "You" is the person being asked.
- "It" refers to the backpack.
✔ Pronouns: I, You, It
4.
She made that beautiful artwork on the wall.
- "She" refers to a female person (subject).
✔ Pronoun: She
5.
He is my classmate, and we study together in the library.
- "He" refers to a male person.
- "We" includes the speaker and another person.
✔ Pronouns: He, We
6.
My parents are cooking now. They are making spaghetti.
- "They" refers to the parents.
✔ Pronoun: They
7.
The flowers are blooming. They look so beautiful!
- "They" refers to the flowers.
✔ Pronoun: They
8.
This is my pet hamster. She loves to run on her wheel.
- "She" refers to the hamster (personified).
- "Her" is a possessive pronoun referring to the hamster.
✔ Pronouns: She, Her
9.
Can you pass me the basketball? I want to take a shot.
- "You" is the person being asked.
- "Me" is the object of the verb "pass."
- "I" is the speaker.
✔ Pronouns: You, Me, I
10.
Emily and I are having a picnic. Would you like to join us?
- "I" is the speaker.
- "You" is the person being addressed.
- "Us" refers to Emily and the speaker.
✔ Pronouns: I, You, Us
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✔ Final Answers (Pronouns circled):
1.
They
2.
You,
it
3.
I,
you,
it
4.
She
5.
He,
we
6.
They
7.
They
8.
She,
her
9.
You,
me,
I
10.
I,
you,
us
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📝 Explanation:
- Pronouns replace nouns to avoid repetition.
- In each sentence, we looked for words that refer to people, animals, or things without naming them directly.
- Some sentences have more than one pronoun.
✔ This exercise helps build understanding of how pronouns function in sentences.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of pronoun worksheet high school.
