What is a pronoun?

A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence, helping to avoid repetition.

What are the different types of pronouns?

Identify the pronoun in the following sentence: 'Maria loves her dog, and she takes it for walks every day.'

'She' and 'it' are the pronouns in the sentence. 'She' refers to Maria, while 'it' refers to the dog.

What are reflexive pronouns?

Reflexive pronouns explain self-reference.

• Formed with '-self' or '-selves'.

• Indicate subject and object match.

• Examples include 'myself' and 'themselves'.

Choose the correct pronoun: 'Each of the players has _____ own locker.'

The correct pronoun is 'his or her'. The sentence should read, 'Each of the players has his or her own locker.'

Identify the type of pronoun in this sentence: 'Those are my favorite books.'

'Those' is a demonstrative pronoun that points to specific items.

What is the role of relative pronouns?

Relative pronouns connect clauses and refer back to a noun or pronoun (antecedent). Examples include 'who', 'which', and 'that'.

Fill in the blank: '_____ is going to the party tonight?'

'Who' is going to the party tonight?

Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence: 'Neither the cat nor the dogs have lost _____ toys.'

The correct pronoun is 'their'. The sentence should read, 'Neither the cat nor the dogs have lost their toys.'

What is a possessive pronoun?

A possessive pronoun shows ownership and does not require a noun to follow it.

What is the correct pronoun in this sentence: 'The committee made _____ decision.'

The correct pronoun is 'its'. The sentence should read, 'The committee made its decision.'