Let's solve the pronoun identification task step by step.
Task:
Circle the
pronoun in each sentence.
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, who, whom, whose, which, what, etc.*
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Now, let's go through each sentence and identify the pronoun:
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1)
I have piano practice at five o'clock.
- Pronoun:
I
→ "I" refers to the speaker.
2)
Please ask them.
- Pronoun:
them
→ "them" refers to a group of people (object of the verb "ask").
3)
Are they home?
- Pronoun:
they
→ "they" refers to a group of people (subject of the sentence).
4)
She ate a sandwich.
- Pronoun:
She
→ "She" refers to a female person (subject of the sentence).
5)
My grandpa loves cheese.
- Pronoun:
My
→ "My" is a possessive pronoun referring to the speaker’s grandpa.
6)
Place everything in the basket.
- Pronoun:
everything
→ "everything" is an indefinite pronoun (refers to all things).
7)
This is their apartment.
- Pronoun:
their
→ "their" is a possessive pronoun showing ownership.
8)
Please give it to me.
- Pronouns:
it and
me
→ "it" is the object being given; "me" is the recipient (both are pronouns).
→ So circle both
it and
me.
9)
Did anyone see my mittens?
- Pronoun:
anyone
→ "anyone" is an indefinite pronoun meaning "a person."
10)
He walked home.
- Pronoun:
He
→ "He" refers to a male person (subject of the sentence).
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✔ Final Answer:
Circle the following words in each sentence:
1)
I
2)
them
3)
they
4)
She
5)
My
6)
everything
7)
their
8)
it,
me
9)
anyone
10)
He
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✔ Explanation:
Pronouns replace nouns to avoid repetition and make sentences smoother. In each sentence above, the circled word is a pronoun because it stands in for a noun (e.g., a person, thing, or idea). Some sentences have more than one pronoun (like #8), so both should be circled.
Let me know if you'd like a printable version with answers circled!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of pronoun worksheet second grade.
