Pronouns 1
What is a pronoun?
a word that replaces a noun
What is a possessive pronoun?
a pronoun that shows ownership
what a story is mostly about
realistic fiction
could happen, but it didn't
realistic characters and events
Who was the first person to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong
Why do we use pronouns?
to make our writing and speaking less repetitive
If something belongs to her, it is _____ .
hers
sequence
telling a story in time order
historical fiction
a story that is not true but is set in a real historical time with real historical events
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington D.C.
What pronoun would replace "the dog"?
it
If something belongs to me, it is _____ .
mine
predicting
guessing what will happen next in a story
expository nonfiction
true story with many facts and details
What is the smallest planet in our solar system?
Mercury
What do we call the word a pronoun replaces?
antecedent
If something belongs to you, it is _____ .
yours
theme
the moral or lesson of a story
argumentative
Who invented the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell
Name 5 regular pronouns.
he, she, they, them, him, her, it, we, us, me, I, you
Name 5 possessive pronouns.
his, hers, theirs, mine, my, ours, yours, its
What are the three points of view?
first person, second person, third person
fantasy
not real; includes magic, talking animals, etc.
OU is currently ranked in the top 25 in 9 sports. Name 3 of them.
softball, baseball, women's basketball, women's gymnastics, men's gymnastics, women's tennis, men's tennis, women's soccer, men's golf