Task: Choose the correct pronoun for the underlined words in the below sentences.
Let's solve each sentence step by step and explain the reasoning:
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1. The train has stopped.
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Underlined word: The train
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Pronoun options: a. He, b. She, c. It, d. They
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Explanation: "The train" is an inanimate object, so we use the pronoun "It."
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Correct answer: c. It
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2. The dog ran behind the car.
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Underlined word: The dog
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Pronoun options: a. He, b. It, c. We, d. They
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Explanation: "The dog" is an animal, so we use the pronoun "It."
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Correct answer: b. It
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3. Sita, Renu, and Priya are friends.
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Underlined word: Sita, Renu, and Priya
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Pronoun options: a. He, b. It, c. We, d. They
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Explanation: "Sita, Renu, and Priya" are multiple people, so we use the pronoun "They."
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Correct answer: d. They
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4. Nitin and I had breakfast.
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Underlined word: Nitin and I
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Pronoun options: a. It, b. He, c. They, d. We
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Explanation: "Nitin and I" refers to two people (including the speaker), so we use the pronoun "We."
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Correct answer: d. We
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5. My dad is a doctor.
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Underlined word: My dad
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Pronoun options: a. They, b. It, c. He, d. She
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Explanation: "My dad" is a male person, so we use the pronoun "He."
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Correct answer: c. He
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6. The man is reading a book.
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Underlined word: The man
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Pronoun options: a. It, b. She, c. They, d. He
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Explanation: "The man" is a male person, so we use the pronoun "He."
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Correct answer: d. He
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8. Rosy is a bright student.
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Underlined word: Rosy
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Pronoun options: a. He, b. She, c. It, d. They
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Explanation: "Rosy" is a female name, so we use the pronoun "She."
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Correct answer: b. She
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9. Mom, dad, and me went to a party.
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Underlined word: Mom, dad, and me
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Pronoun options: a. They, b. We, c. He, d. It
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Explanation: "Mom, dad, and me" refers to multiple people (including the speaker), so we use the pronoun "We."
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Correct answer: b. We
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Final Answers:
1.
c. It
2.
b. It
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d. They
4.
d. We
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c. He
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d. He
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b. She
9.
b. We
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Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1. c, 2. b, 3. d, 4. d, 5. c, 6. d, 8. b, 9. b}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of worksheet on pronouns.