Task: Identify and underline or circle the pronouns in each sentence.
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Explanation of Pronouns:
Pronouns are words that take the place of nouns. They can refer to people, places, things, or ideas. Common pronouns include:
- Subject pronouns: I, you, he, she, it, we, they
- Object pronouns: me, you, him, her, it, us, them
- Possessive pronouns: my, mine, your, yours, his, her, hers, its, our, ours, their, theirs
- Reflexive pronouns: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves
Now, let's identify the pronouns in each sentence:
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Sentence 1:
Paul has new shoes. He loves them a lot.
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He: Subject pronoun (refers to Paul)
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Them: Object pronoun (refers to "new shoes")
Underlined/Circled Pronouns:
Paul has new shoes.
He loves
them a lot.
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Sentence 2:
Mary went to school early. She is a great student.
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She: Subject pronoun (refers to Mary)
Underlined/Circled Pronouns:
Mary went to school early.
She is a great student.
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Sentence 3:
Peter and Sally work at the bakery. They love working there.
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They: Subject pronoun (refers to Peter and Sally)
Underlined/Circled Pronouns:
Peter and Sally work at the bakery.
They love working there.
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Sentence 4:
John’s family love take away. They eat it every Friday.
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They: Subject pronoun (refers to John’s family)
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It: Object pronoun (refers to "take away")
Underlined/Circled Pronouns:
John’s family love take away.
They eat
it every Friday.
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Sentence 5:
Simon’s new house is large. He has 7 bedrooms!
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He: Subject pronoun (refers to Simon)
Underlined/Circled Pronouns:
Simon’s new house is large.
He has 7 bedrooms!
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Sentence 6:
The new teacher is so friendly. He is kind to everyone.
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He: Subject pronoun (refers to the new teacher)
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Everyone: Indefinite pronoun (refers to all people)
Underlined/Circled Pronouns:
The new teacher is so friendly.
He is kind to
everyone.
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Sentence 7:
Paul plays soccer on Saturdays. He is the best player.
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He: Subject pronoun (refers to Paul)
Underlined/Circled Pronouns:
Paul plays soccer on Saturdays.
He is the best player.
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Final Answer:
Here are the pronouns underlined/circled in each sentence:
1. Paul has new shoes.
He loves
them a lot.
2. Mary went to school early.
She is a great student.
3. Peter and Sally work at the bakery.
They love working there.
4. John’s family love take away.
They eat
it every Friday.
5. Simon’s new house is large.
He has 7 bedrooms!
6. The new teacher is so friendly.
He is kind to
everyone.
7. Paul plays soccer on Saturdays.
He is the best player.
Boxed Final Answer:
\boxed{
\text{He, them, She, They, It, He, everyone, He}
}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of pronoun worksheet second grade.