Let's solve this pronoun worksheet step by step. The task is to:
1.
Circle the pronoun in each sentence.
2.
Write a noun that could replace the pronoun (i.e., what the pronoun is referring to).
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1. Miguel decided to paint them red and yellow.
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Pronoun: *them*
(This refers to something plural that Miguel is painting.)
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Picture clue: Miguel is painting a picture of flowers.
- So, "them" refers to
the flowers.
✔ Answer: flowers
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2. Officer Lou gave the kitty to her.
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Pronoun: *her*
(This refers to a female person receiving the kitty.)
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Picture clue: A girl is receiving a cat from Officer Lou.
- So, "her" refers to
the girl.
✔ Answer: girl
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3. Dr. Tapper asked him to stick out his tongue.
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Pronoun: *him*
(This refers to a male person being examined.)
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Picture clue: A boy is standing in front of the doctor.
- So, "him" refers to
the boy.
✔ Answer: boy
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4. The class liked our song and clapped for us.
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Pronouns: *our* and *us*
(Both refer to the same group — the singers.)
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Picture clue: Two girls are singing together.
- So, "our" and "us" refer to
the girls or
the singers.
✔ Answer: girls (or
singers)
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5. Magic Marv said shazam and pulled it from the hat.
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Pronoun: *it*
(This refers to an object pulled from the hat.)
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Picture clue: Magic Marv is pulling a rabbit out of a hat.
- So, "it" refers to
the rabbit.
✔ Answer: rabbit
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
flowers
2.
girl
3.
boy
4.
girls (or
singers)
5.
rabbit
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🔍 Explanation:
Pronouns replace nouns to avoid repetition. To find the correct noun, look at the context and the picture. The picture helps identify who or what the pronoun is referring to.
For example:
- In #1, “them” can't be Miguel or the paintbrush — it must be the
flowers he’s painting.
- In #5, “it” comes from the hat, and the image shows a
rabbit, so that’s what “it” refers to.
This kind of exercise builds understanding of
antecedents — the nouns that pronouns refer to.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of replacing nouns with pronouns worksheet.
