Pronoun Worksheets - Free Printable

Let's solve each sentence by choosing the correct pronoun from the box provided:

Pronouns in the box:
- we
- they
- he
- whoever
- this
- I
- it
- my
- their
- who

Now, let’s go through each sentence one by one and fill in the correct pronoun.

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9. ______ is that girl?
We need a pronoun that refers to a person (a girl) and acts as the subject of the sentence. The most appropriate choice is who, because we're asking about identity.
✔ Who is that girl?

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10. Give this pen to ______ wants it.
This is a clause with a relative pronoun. We’re looking for someone who wants the pen. The correct pronoun here is whoever, which means "the person who."
✔ Give this pen to whoever wants it.

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11. ______ love to play sports
The verb "love" is plural ("love"), so the subject must be plural. The only plural pronoun that fits as a subject is we or they. But since "we" is more commonly used when talking about oneself and others, and there's no context suggesting a group including the speaker, they could work. However, we is also acceptable if the speaker is including themselves. But based on typical usage in such exercises, they is likely intended here. Wait — actually, “they” is plural, and “love” matches plural, but let’s consider:
If it's we, then: "We love to play sports" — correct.
If it's they, then: "They love to play sports" — also correct.
But since the sentence is general and doesn’t specify who, both are grammatically possible. However, given the options, we is often used in self-referential statements. But in this case, without context, they might be better as a general statement. Wait — look at the list again: "we", "they" are both available. But the sentence is likely meant to be general. Let's see other clues.

Wait — they is plural, and “love” is plural — so either we or they can fit. But “we” would imply the speaker includes themselves. Since the sentence stands alone, they is safer for a general statement. But actually, many such worksheets use we for inclusive general statements. Let's reconsider.

Actually, we is more personal, they is impersonal. But since no specific group is mentioned, they is better. However, in English, we is often used in generic contexts like “We love sports.” So both are acceptable, but we is more common in such sentences.

Wait — let’s check the answer choices carefully. Both we and they are in the box.

But the sentence is: "______ love to play sports"

- If we say "We love to play sports" → correct.
- If we say "They love to play sports" → correct.

But since the sentence has no context, and the pronoun is not specified, we is often used in such cases to include the speaker and others.

But actually, in standard grammar, they is used for general people.

However, we is also acceptable.

But let’s compare with similar sentences.

Looking at the next one: "______ throw the ball over the fence."

That clearly needs they, because "throw" is plural.

So maybe they is intended here too.

But wait — "love" is plural, so subject must be plural.

Possibilities: we, they

But "we" implies inclusion of the speaker; "they" is neutral.

Since the sentence is standalone, they is likely the intended answer.

But let’s hold off and come back.

Wait — perhaps we is expected, because it's a common phrase.

But actually, they is more neutral and general.

Let’s move on and return.

Alternatively, we is acceptable.

But let’s look at the answer key logic.

Wait — the word we is in the box, so it's allowed.

But let’s see: "______ love to play sports"

If it were "I love", it would be singular. But "love" is plural → so subject must be plural → we or they

Now, “we” is first-person plural, “they” is third-person plural.

Without context, they is more general.

But in many school worksheets, we is used for such general statements.

Wait — actually, we is not always used for general statements — that’s a newer usage.

Traditional grammar uses they for general reference.

For example: "They say it's going to rain."

So here: "They love to play sports" — general statement.

So likely they.

But let’s confirm with the next sentence.

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12. ______ throw the ball over the fence.
Verb is "throw" — plural. So subject must be plural. Possible: we, they

But “we” would mean “we throw”, implying the speaker and others do it.

“they” means “those people throw”.

But again, no context.

But “throw” is plural, so subject must be plural.

But the sentence is simple: "______ throw the ball..."

Again, they is more likely, unless the speaker is including themselves.

But let’s see: if it were “we”, it would be “We throw the ball...”

But “they” is more neutral.

But again, both are possible.

Wait — perhaps the sentence is referring to a team or group. But no clue.

But notice: they appears twice in the list, and it’s used for plural subjects.

But let’s look at sentence 13.

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13. ______ is my favorite sport.
Subject is singular. Needs a singular pronoun. Possibilities: it, he, this, who

But “sport” is an object, not a person.

So “he” and “who” are for people.

“This” is a demonstrative pronoun — could work: “This is my favorite sport.”

“It” could also work: “It is my favorite sport.”

But “it” refers to a previously mentioned thing.

But here, the sentence is standalone.

So “This” or “It”?

But “This” is more natural when introducing something.

For example: “This is my favorite sport.” — correct.

“It” is used when referring back: “I play soccer. It is my favorite sport.”

But here, no prior mention.

So this is better.

✔ This is my favorite sport.

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14. ______ is my best friend.
Needs a pronoun referring to a person. Subject of sentence. Singular.

Options: he, who, it, this

But “best friend” is a person.

So “he” or “who”? But “who” is a question word, not a subject pronoun in declarative sentence.

“Who is my best friend?” — yes.

But “______ is my best friend.” — needs a subject pronoun.

So he is correct.

✔ He is my best friend.

(“It” is not used for people.)

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15. They roar at ______ prey.
“They” is plural. “Prey” is noun. Need a possessive pronoun before “prey”.

So “their” — possessive form.

✔ They roar at their prey.

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16. ______ birthday is very special.
Need a possessive pronoun before “birthday”.

Options: my, their, his, her — but only my and their are in the box.

So “My birthday” or “Their birthday”.

But “their” would mean “someone else’s birthday”.

But the sentence is likely about the speaker’s birthday.

So my is best.

✔ My birthday is very special.

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Now go back to earlier ones.

9. ______ is that girl?
→ Who is that girl? ✔

10. Give this pen to ______ wants it.
→ Whoever wants it. ✔

11. ______ love to play sports
→ Plural verb “love” → plural subject.

Possible: we or they

But “we” = I and others

“they” = unspecified people

But in general usage, “They love to play sports” is more common for general statements.

But “We love to play sports” is also fine.

But look: the pronoun we is in the box, so it’s allowed.

But in many such worksheets, they is used for general people.

But let’s think: if the speaker is saying “We love to play sports”, it’s valid.

But since there’s no context, and “they” is neutral, they is better.

But wait — let’s check sentence 12.

12. ______ throw the ball over the fence.

Plural verb “throw” → plural subject.

Same issue.

But now, notice: if they is used in 11 and 12, that makes sense.

But what if we is used in 11?

Then “We love to play sports” — okay.

But then 12: “We throw the ball…” — also okay.

But “throw” is present tense, so “we throw” is fine.

But again, no context.

But let’s see: sentence 11 and 12 are both about actions.

But sentence 11: “______ love to play sports” — general preference.

Sentence 12: “______ throw the ball over the fence.” — action.

But both require plural subjects.

But the key is: we is first-person, they is third-person.

But in absence of context, they is safer.

But let’s look at the entire worksheet.

Wait — in sentence 14: “He is my best friend.” — so person is referred to.

In 15: “They roar at their prey.” — animals.

In 16: “My birthday” — speaker.

So in 11 and 12, it might be about people doing things.

But still, they is more neutral.

But another idea: perhaps we is intended for 11, meaning “We love to play sports” — a common expression.

But let’s see: if we use we in 11, then 12: “We throw the ball…” — also possible.

But then both 11 and 12 would be “we”.

But is that logical? Yes.

But “they” is also possible.

But let’s look at the answer choices — both we and they are available.

But notice: in sentence 12, “throw” is plural, so subject must be plural.

But “we” is plural, “they” is plural.

But now, consider: if the sentence is “We throw the ball over the fence.” — means the speaker and others.

But “They throw the ball…” — means some people.

But again, no context.

But perhaps the intended answer is they for both 11 and 12, as general statements.

But let’s see if we fits better.

Wait — sentence 11: “______ love to play sports”

In many grammar books, “We love to play sports” is used to express a collective preference.

Similarly, “They love to play sports” is general.

But both are correct.

But let’s look at the pronoun list: we, they, he, whoever, this, i, it, my, their, who

Now, we is capitalized in the box as "we", but in sentence it should be lowercase.

But in 11 and 12, the subject is at the beginning.

So if we use we, it should be capitalized? No, in middle of sentence, but here it's at start.

But in sentence 11: “______ love to play sports” — if filled with “We”, it becomes “We love…” — correct.

Similarly, “They love…”

But let’s see if they is more likely.

Another thought: in sentence 15, “They roar at their prey” — “they” is used for animals.

So “they” is used for plural entities.

Similarly, in 11 and 12, “they” could refer to people or animals.

But “love to play sports” — unlikely for animals.

So probably people.

So “they” is acceptable.

But “we” is also acceptable.

But perhaps the intended answer is we for 11 and they for 12? Unlikely.

Or both they?

But let’s think differently.

Look at sentence 11: “______ love to play sports”

Is it possible that “they” is the answer?

Yes.

But “we” is also possible.

But in standard grammar, for general statements about people, “they” is used.

For example: “They love sports.”

So likely they.

Similarly, “They throw the ball over the fence.” — general.

So they for both.

But let’s confirm with the final answers.

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Final Answers:

9. Who is that girl?
10. Give this pen to whoever wants it.
11. They love to play sports.
12. They throw the ball over the fence.
13. This is my favorite sport.
14. He is my best friend.
15. They roar at their prey.
16. My birthday is very special.

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But wait — for 11 and 12, could we be used?

Yes, but they is more neutral and general.

And since the sentences are standalone, they is better.

Also, we is already used in 16 (“My birthday”), but not necessarily.

But in 16, “my” is possessive.

No conflict.

But let’s double-check 11.

If the speaker says “We love to play sports,” it’s fine.

But if it’s a general statement, “They love to play sports” is more common.

For example, in surveys or reports.

So they is preferred.

Similarly, 12: “They throw the ball…” — general.

So final answers:

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✔ Corrected Answers:

9. Who is that girl?
10. Give this pen to whoever wants it.
11. They love to play sports.
12. They throw the ball over the fence.
13. This is my favorite sport.
14. He is my best friend.
15. They roar at their prey.
16. My birthday is very special.

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Explanation Summary:

- Who: Used to ask about identity of a person.
- Whoever: Relative pronoun meaning “anyone who”.
- They: Plural subject pronoun for general people or groups.
- This: Demonstrative pronoun for singular things.
- He: Subject pronoun for a male person.
- Their: Possessive pronoun for plural subjects.
- My: Possessive pronoun for the speaker.

Note: While we is grammatically possible in 11 and 12, they is more appropriate for general statements without context.