Usage
Determine the correct pronoun and its usage:
_ and the other girls prepared a special dinner for their mother.
she/her
she, S
Recognize the pronoun(s) and antecedent(s):
Dad said he would not let Erin cross the street by herself.
Dad, Erin=antecedent
he, herself=pronoun
What type of pronoun asks a question?
Interrogative pronouns ask a question
Everybody _ going to the class party on Friday.
is/are
is
Determine the correct pronoun and its usage:
Nurse Wilkins gave directions to Gail and _.
they/them
them, OP
Recognize the pronoun(s) and antecedent(s):
The girls prepared themselves for the storm.
girls=antecedent
themselves=pronoun
What kind of pronoun shows ownership?
Possessive pronouns show ownership.
Justin and _ are going to the fair this Saturday.
she/her
she
Determine the correct pronoun and its usage:
It was _ boys who mowed the churchyard, Pastor.
we/us
we, PN
Recognize the pronoun(s) and antecedent(s):
And the angel said unto them, "Fear not: for, behold, I bring unto you good tidings of great joy."
angel=antecedent
them, I, you=pronouns
What kind of pronoun points out a person or thing?
Demonstrative pronouns point out a person or thing.
Both of the carvings _ handmade.
look/looks
look
Determine the correct pronoun and its usage:
Why didn't you tell Chris and _ about this before?
I/ME
me, DO
Recognize the pronoun(s) and antecedent(s):
What must one do to be born again?
What, one=pronouns
Which is the pronoun case for subjects?
Nominative case pronouns are used for subjects.
The Bible tells _ people the right methods for living.
we/us
us
Determine the correct pronoun and its usage:
Mrs. Suska told _ students a story of her childhood.
us/we
us, IO
Recognize the pronoun(s) and antecedent(s):
"Alexis, will you be able to help me on Saturday?" asked Carter.
Alexis, Carter=antecedents
you, me=pronouns
What kind of pronoun introduces a dependent clause?
Relative pronouns introduce dependent clauses
Yesterday, Shelby and _ returned from a three-week vacation.
they/them
they