Pronouns 1
Why do we use pronouns?
To prevent repetition
Identify the pronoun and its antecedent for the sentence:
Sarah finished her project.
P = her
A = Sarah
Identify the transition word or phrase in the sentence:
Begin by gathering the following tools: whisk, bowl, and scale.
Begin by
Tell whether the sentence is simple, compound, or complex:
She is a teacher.
simple
What type of instructional graphic gives step by step directions with boxes and arrows guiding them?
Flowchart
What is the pronoun in this sentence and what is its gender (male, female, or neuter)?
Elena baked me a cake. She is an amazing baker!
She
female
Identify the pronoun and its antecedent for the sentence:
The students presented their research.
P = their
A = students
Identify the transition word or phrase in the sentence:
After that, gather your ingredients.
After that
Tell whether the sentence is simple, compound, or complex:
While I was taking the test, the fire alarm began to ring.
Complex
What type of instructional graphic is a picture that shows what the directions are saying?
Diagram
What is the pronoun in this sentence and what is its gender (male, female, or neuter)?
The dog was chasing its tail.
Its
Neuter
Identify the pronoun and its antecedent for the sentence:
John brought his lunch to school.
P = his
A= John
Put the flour in the bowl, then add the baking powder.
then
Tell whether the sentence is simple, compound, or complex:
After I finished sweeping the floors, I grabbed the mop.
Complex
What is the purpose of a How To Article?
To tell the reader how to do something step by step
What is the pronoun in this sentence and what is its gender (male, female, or neuter)?
The class was worried because they forgot to study for their test.
they
neuter
Identify the pronoun and its antecedent for the sentence:
Jennifer is here and she is not happy.
P = she
A = Jennifer
While the mixer is going, add in the eggs one at a time.
While
Tell whether the sentence is simple, compound, or complex:
He worked hard, but could not succeed.
compound
What holiday are we about to celebrate?
Mardi Gras
What is the pronoun in this sentence and what is its gender (male, female, or neuter)?
Brian was rushing because he woke up late.
he
male
Identify the pronoun and its antecedent for the sentence:
I should go home and finish my essay.
P = my
A= I
Identify the transition word or phrase in the sentence:
To finish, top your cake with the frosting of your choice.
to finish
Tell whether the sentence is simple, compound, or complex:
She helped him several times, yet he was not happy.
Compound
What liturgical season begins the day after Mardi Gras?
Lent