Let's solve the pronoun identification task step by step.
Objective:
Underline or circle the
pronouns in each sentence.
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What is a pronoun?
A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. Common pronouns include:
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Personal pronouns: I, you, he, she, it, we, they, him, her, them, etc.
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Possessive pronouns: his, her, its, their, etc.
We are looking for words that replace nouns (people, animals, things) to avoid repetition.
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Now let’s go through each sentence:
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1. The ducks are so cute. They walk across the road every day.
- "They" refers to "the ducks".
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✔ Pronoun: They
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Answer: Underline or circle
They
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2. Tim bought a new car. He got a good deal.
- "He" refers to "Tim".
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✔ Pronoun: He
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Answer: Underline or circle
He
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3. Sarah and Steve got a new cat. They are so happy.
- "They" refers to "Sarah and Steve".
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✔ Pronoun: They
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Answer: Underline or circle
They
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4. Amber's baseball team won. They are the best in the state.
- "They" refers to "Amber's baseball team".
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✔ Pronoun: They
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Answer: Underline or circle
They
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5. His shoes were very wet. They were left out in the rain.
- "His" refers to someone’s possession (the owner of the shoes).
- "They" refers to "shoes".
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✔ Pronouns: His, They
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Answer: Underline or circle
His and
They
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6. Tom doesn't eat pizza. He only likes hamburgers.
- "He" refers to "Tom".
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✔ Pronoun: He
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Answer: Underline or circle
He
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7. Josie completed her homework. She is a great student.
- "Her" refers to "Josie" (possessive pronoun).
- "She" also refers to "Josie" (subject pronoun).
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✔ Pronouns: Her, She
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Answer: Underline or circle
Her and
She
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✔ Final Answers (Pronouns to underline/circle):
1.
They
2.
He
3.
They
4.
They
5.
His,
They
6.
He
7.
Her,
She
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📝 Summary:
This worksheet helps students identify personal and possessive pronouns by recognizing which words replace nouns in sentences. It reinforces understanding of how pronouns work in context.
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