Let's solve the task step by step.
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Task: Replace the nouns given within the brackets with pronouns.
We are to replace each noun in parentheses with the correct pronoun that refers to it. We need to choose the appropriate pronoun based on the
gender, number (singular/plural), and person of the noun.
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1. My name is Brian. (Brian) ________ live in Kentucky with my family.
- "Brian" is a
male name, singular.
- The subject of the second sentence is "Brian," so we use the
subject pronoun for a male:
He
- Correct sentence:
He lives in Kentucky with my family.
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✔ Answer: He
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2. My dad's name is Philip. (Philip) ________ is a doctor.
- "Philip" is a
male, singular.
- We're referring to him as the subject of the sentence → use
He
- Correct sentence:
He is a doctor.
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✔ Answer: He
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3. Clara is my mother. (Clara) ________ is a teacher in the community school.
- "Clara" is a
female, singular.
- Subject of the sentence → use
She
- Correct sentence:
She is a teacher in the community school.
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✔ Answer: She
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4. My parents go to church. (my parents) ________ are religious.
- "My parents" is
plural, and refers to both mother and father.
- We need a plural subject pronoun →
They
- Correct sentence:
They are religious.
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✔ Answer: They
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5. Our family is small. (our family) ________ live in a beautiful house.
- "Our family" is
singular (even though it includes multiple people, "family" is treated as a collective noun here).
- The subject is "our family", which is
third person singular.
- So we use
It as the pronoun.
- But note: "It" may sound impersonal, but grammatically, it's correct for collective nouns when referring to the group as a unit.
- However, in modern English, some might prefer
They for inclusive or plural emphasis, but since the instruction asks for matching pronouns and the original noun is singular ("family"),
It is the traditional choice.
But let’s check:
- "Our family is small." → "It" is used for singular collective nouns.
- Then:
It lives in a beautiful house.
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✔ Answer: It
However, if the context emphasizes the members of the family individually,
They could be acceptable. But since the noun is "family" (singular), and no specific people are named,
It is the correct grammatical pronoun.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
He
2.
He
3.
She
4.
They
5.
It
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✔ Complete Sentences:
1. My name is Brian.
He lives in Kentucky with my family.
2. My dad's name is Philip.
He is a doctor.
3. Clara is my mother.
She is a teacher in the community school.
4. My parents go to church.
They are religious.
5. Our family is small.
It lives in a beautiful house.
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Let me know if you'd like a version using
they for "family" — it's becoming more common in informal usage!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of replacing nouns with pronouns worksheet.
