Task: Replacing Pronouns
The goal is to rewrite each sentence by replacing the underlined noun(s) with an appropriate pronoun. Let's solve this step by step.
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1. The firemen rescued the cat from the tree.
- Underlined noun:
firemen
- Appropriate pronoun:
they (since "firemen" refers to a group of people)
- Rewritten sentence:
They rescued the cat from the tree.
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2. My friends and I are going to the movies.
- Underlined noun:
My friends and I
- Appropriate pronoun:
we (since it refers to a group including the speaker)
- Rewritten sentence:
We are going to the movies.
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3. Tom likes to read books about fairies.
- Underlined noun:
Tom
- Appropriate pronoun:
he (since Tom is male)
- Rewritten sentence:
He likes to read books about fairies.
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4. Mom and dad are going out for dinner.
- Underlined noun:
Mom and dad
- Appropriate pronoun:
they (since it refers to a group of two people)
- Rewritten sentence:
They are going out for dinner.
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5. Mrs. Brown gave us homework.
- Underlined noun:
Mrs. Brown
- Appropriate pronoun:
she (since Mrs. Brown is female)
- Rewritten sentence:
She gave us homework.
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6. My sock has a hole in it.
- Underlined noun:
My sock
- Appropriate pronoun:
it (since "sock" is singular and non-human)
- Rewritten sentence:
It has a hole in it.
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7. The book has a blue cover.
- Underlined noun:
The book
- Appropriate pronoun:
it (since "book" is singular and non-human)
- Rewritten sentence:
It has a blue cover.
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Final Answers:
1.
They rescued the cat from the tree.
2.
We are going to the movies.
3.
He likes to read books about fairies.
4.
They are going out for dinner.
5.
She gave us homework.
6.
It has a hole in it.
7.
It has a blue cover.
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Explanation:
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Pronouns are words that replace nouns to avoid repetition. Common pronouns include:
I, you, he, she, it, we, they, him, her, them, us.
- To choose the correct pronoun:
- Use
he/she/it for singular nouns (depending on gender or object type).
- Use
they for plural nouns.
- Use
we/us when referring to a group that includes the speaker.
- Use
it for objects or animals.
This ensures clarity and conciseness in writing.
Final Answer:
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
1. & \text{ They rescued the cat from the tree.} \\
2. & \text{ We are going to the movies.} \\
3. & \text{ He likes to read books about fairies.} \\
4. & \text{ They are going out for dinner.} \\
5. & \text{ She gave us homework.} \\
6. & \text{ It has a hole in it.} \\
7. & \text{ It has a blue cover.}
\end{aligned}
}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of replacing nouns with pronouns worksheet.
