Singular & Plural Pronouns
What is a pronoun?
A word or words that take the place of noun(s).
What is a subject pronoun?
A pronoun used as the subject of a sentence.
What is a possessive pronoun?
Shows who or what owns or possesses something. Shows ownership.
Some contractions combined a pronoun and a _______.
verb
What is a preposition?
The first word in a group of words called a prepositional phrase.
Have you seen people play basketball?
you
I visited one of the hottest places in the world.
SP
Are these earrings the earring you own? (his, yours)
yours
You can't win the race without training
can+not
The eagle held a fish in its feet.
in
What is the difference between a singular pronoun and a plural pronoun?
Singular pronouns take the place of a singular noun, and a plural pronouns take the place of a plural noun.
We took plenty of water for Robert and them.
OP
I bought a ring, and the ring's stones are green. (their, its)
its
Some contractions combine a verb and the word _____.
not
The fish was for the baby eagles.
for
Some people like sports, and they join a team.
P
We went to Death Valley in the summer.
SP
Our gifts were made from her purple stones.
our, her
She could not have crossed the English Channel without them.
couldn't
They lay their eggs during the winter.
during the winter
San wants me to play a game with him.
S
What is an object pronoun?
A pronoun is used after an action verb or as the object of a preposition.
Mine is a necklace, and hers is a pin.
mine, hers
Many swimmers have tried to swim the Channel, and they have given up.
they've
The father bird gets food from the water.
from the water