What is a pronoun?

A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence, helping to avoid repetition. Examples include 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they', and 'who'.

What are the different types of pronouns?

Pronouns have different categories.

• Includes personal pronouns.

• Possessive pronouns show ownership.

• Reflexive pronouns refer back.

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 is the rule for subject-verb agreement with pronouns?

Subject-verb agreement is crucial.

• Pronouns dictate verb forms.

• He runs vs. They run.

• Ensures clarity in sentences.

Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence: 'Neither the teacher nor the students brought _____ own lunch.'

Neither the teacher nor the students brought their own lunch.

• Correct pronoun is 'their'.

• Refers to plural subject.

• Ensures grammatical agreement.

What are reflexive pronouns?

Reflexive pronouns explain self-reference.

• Formed with '-self' or '-selves'.

• Indicate subject and object match.

• Examples include 'myself' and 'themselves'.

What is the difference between 'who' and 'whom'?

Who is the subject; whom is the object.

• Subject of a verb.

• Object of a verb.

• Used with prepositions.

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?'

Hint: This pronoun refers to a person.

'Who' is going to the party tonight?

What is an interrogative pronoun?

Interrogative pronouns are used to ask questions. The main ones are 'who', 'which', and 'what'.

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

Hint: Think about the plural noun.

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. Examples include 'mine', 'yours', 'his', 'hers', 'ours', 'theirs'.

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

Hint: Think about the collective noun.

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