Personal Pronouns
Subject & Object Pronouns
Possessive/Contraction
Reflexive/Intensive
Demon./Interrog.
100
Greek writers and artists often called on the Muses to help inspire them in their work.
them, their
100
When Susan B. Anthony met Elizabeth Cady Stanton, them/they decided to work together.
they, subject
100
Their/They're dedicating the game to the Hall of Famers.
they're
100
Although Magellan himself did not live to complete the journey, he led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.
himself, intensive
100
Who/Whom will the director choose?
Who, interrogative
200
For example, a poet would call on Calliope, Erato, or Euterpe to help him or her compose the perfect poem.
him, her
200
Both Stanton and her/she believed in equal rights.
she, subject
200
The basketball team had a tough season, but its/it's hopes are high for next year.
its
200
Only 18 crewman out of the 250 who began the difficult trip were able to bring themselves back home safely.
themselves, reflexive
200
May I see your sketches? These/This are mine.
These, demonstrative
300
They lived on Mt. Olympus with their leader, Apollo.
they, their
300
Close friends were they/them.
they, subject
300
Your/You're not the person I expected to see.
You're
300
Do you ever ask yourself whether you could have been an explorer?
yourself, reflexive
300
For who/whom was the house built?
whom, interrogative
400
He, like them, remained young and beautiful forever.
he, them
400
David Copperfield's mother dies and she leaves he/him with a cruel stepfather.
him, object
400
Once their/they're scores are posted, it will be you're/your turn to go.
their, your
400
The trip itself proves your ability to conquer your fears.
itself, intensive
400
Who's/Whose are these mittens with kittens on them?
Whose, interrogative
500
Our words music and museum are derived from their Greek word muse.
our, their
500
The stepfather knows of a shabby workhouse and sends the boy to them/it.
it, object
500
Your/You're going to have a difficult time when it's/its final exam time.
you're, it's
500
We ourselves should never lose the courage to conquer new horizons.
ourselves, intensive
500
That/Those are the rules of the game.
those, demonstrative
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