Subject and Object Pronouns
Subject pronouns are used as the subject of a sentence OR AS THE ...
predicate noun (subject complement)
(We/Us) brought the entire class treats.
We
Name the demonstrative pronouns.
this, that, these, those
Give me 5 examples of INDEFINITE pronouns.
Answer will vary.
Reflexive and Intensive pronouns end in ______ or _____.
-self or -selves
Object pronouns are personal pronouns used as__________, __________, and _________.
Direct objects, indirect objects, and object of prepositions.
What is the possessive pronoun in this sentence?
She brought her father a letter from her.
She brought HER father a letter from her.
An interrogative pronoun is used to introduce a....?
A question.
An indefinite pronoun is SINGULAR if it ends in what?
ONE, BODY, or THING
What do intensive pronouns do?
They emphasize the noun or pronoun in the sentence. They are not necessary for meaning.
Jake wanted to go to culinary school because he enjoyed cooking. The pronoun "he" is what kind of pronoun in the previous sentence.
Subject pronoun
Should the following sentence be corrected or is it correct as is? The junior scouts climbed Pinnacle Mountain in Arkansas all by theirselves!
It should be corrected to read the following:
The junior scouts climbed Pinnacle Mountain in Arkansas all by themselves!
Name the demonstrative pronoun that is used for PLURAL things that are FAR away from you.
THOSE
SEVERAL is (always, sometimes, never) plural.
ALWAYS plural.
They looked at themselves in the mirror before leaving.
Themselves- reflexive
Each 5th and 6th grade group participated in the science fair; an award will be presented to them this afternoon. The pronoun "them" is what kind of pronoun in the previous sentence?
Object pronoun
Choose the correct option. Then, explain WHY your choice is correct.
Everyone wrote a letter expressing (his or her / their) concern.
Everyone wrote a letter expressing HIS OR HER concern.
Everyone is singular so you should use his or her.
Which of the following sentences contains an interrogative pronoun? A.) When will we take a trip to Buenos Aires, Argentina? B.) Did Nancy type her informational report on the Amazon Rainforest? C.) What kind of snack do you prefer? D.) Why didn't you call me back this morning?
C.) What kind of snack do you prefer?
Which of the following sentences does NOT contain an indefinite pronoun? A.) Few will forget that we have a quiz tomorrow! B.) I know that you will study hard! C.) Many will make good grades! D.) I will give candy to some that make 100's!
B.) I know that you will study hard!
Which of the following sentences contains a reflexive pronoun? A.) That is crazy! B.) Which color dress did Jenny choose for the dance? C.) Don't lie to yourself. D.) She herself can read a book in a day.
C.) Don't lie to yourself.
The shelter had a puppy that Charlotte wanted to adopt. They gave him to her this afternoon.
What is "her" in this sentence?
Object of preposition.
Tom and (he/him) always argued with each other.
Explain your answer.
Tom and HE always argued with each other.
He, since it is the subject of the sentence.
Choose the correct word to fill in the blank.
To (who/whom/whose) did you hand that envelope?
Whom.
Find the indefinite pronoun. Decide if it is singular or plural. Circle the correct personal pronoun.
Each of the girls gave (her/their) homework to the teacher.
Each. Singular. Her.
Which of the following sentences contains an intensive pronoun? A.) I surprised myself with the grade on my paper. B.) Shawn helped himself to the candy on the desk. C.) I’m giving myself the day off from practicing. D.) They themselves are ready for the game.
D.) They themselves are ready for the game.