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, etc.
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Possessive pronouns: his, her, its, their, etc.
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Reflexive pronouns: himself, herself, etc.
We are looking for words that replace nouns (people, animals, things) to avoid repetition.
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Now let’s go through each sentence:
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1. Jack ran to school. He is very fit.
- "Jack" is a noun (name).
- "He" refers to Jack →
pronoun ✔
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Answer: Underline
He
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2. Melanie likes cake. She eats it every day.
- "Melanie" = noun
- "She" = refers to Melanie →
pronoun ✔
- "it" = refers to cake →
pronoun ✔
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Answer: Underline
She and
it
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3. Shawn's dad came home early. He was so excited.
- "Shawn's dad" = noun phrase
- "He" = refers to Shawn's dad →
pronoun ✔
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Answer: Underline
He
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4. The birds flew high above the streets. They were beautiful.
- "The birds" = noun
- "They" = refers to the birds →
pronoun ✔
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Answer: Underline
They
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5. Mary has green eyes. They are strange.
- "Mary" = noun
- "They" = refers to the eyes →
pronoun ✔
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Answer: Underline
They
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6. Alex always wins board games. He is so clever.
- "Alex" = noun
- "He" = refers to Alex →
pronoun ✔
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Answer: Underline
He
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7. Jackie doesn't like school. She prefers to stay home.
- "Jackie" = noun
- "She" = refers to Jackie →
pronoun ✔
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Answer: Underline
She
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✔ Final Answers (Pronouns to underline/circle):
1.
He
2.
She,
it
3.
He
4.
They
5.
They
6.
He
7.
She
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🔍 Explanation Summary:
Each pronoun replaces a noun mentioned earlier:
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He/She = replaces a person (male/female)
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It = replaces an object (cake)
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They = replaces plural nouns (birds, eyes)
This helps make sentences clearer and avoids repeating names.
✔ All pronouns have been identified correctly!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of pronoun worksheet high school.
