Definitions
The part of speech that takes the place of a noun in a sentence.
What is a pronoun?
"We invited Bernie to play miniature golf with ____ next time we go."
(us / we)
Us
Many of the newer houses have built-in smoke detectors.
(Singular or plural?)
Plural
The pronouns "me," "him," and "her," are this type of pronoun.
What is an object pronoun?
"Even though I'm a capable swimmer, my mother always worries about _____ when I go swimming in the ocean."
(me / I)
Me
Does everybody in the restaurant like pita bread?
Singular or plural?
The pronouns "I," "he," and "she," are this type of pronoun.
What is a subject pronoun?
"I'm almost positive that it is ____ who is in charge of reordering office supplies."
(She / her)
She
All of the snow has melted.
Singular or plural?
Singular
A pronoun that refers to a person, place, thing, or idea that may not be specifically named.
What is an indefinite pronoun?
"I recently met my favorite author at a book signing, and I was able to pose with ____ for a photograph."
(him / he)
Him
Some of the class has a good grade.
Singular or plural?
Singular.
The _______ and ______ of a sentence should always agree.
What is subject and verb?
"Are you absolutely certain that it was ____?"
(she / her)
She
None of the tables are washed in the mornings.
Singular or plural?
Plural