Pronoun Flashcard - Unit 2

Front

What is a pronoun?

Back

A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition.

Front

What are subject pronouns?

Back

Subject pronouns are pronouns that act as the subject of a sentence, such as I, you, he, she, it, we, and they.

Front

Give an example of a subject pronoun in a sentence.

Back

In the sentence 'She loves to read,' 'She' is the subject pronoun.

Front

What is the purpose of using pronouns in sentences?

Back

Pronouns are used to make sentences less repetitive and more fluid.

Front

Identify the subject pronoun in this sentence: 'They are going to the park.'

Back

The subject pronoun is 'They'.

Front

What is the difference between 'he' and 'him'?

Back

'He' is a subject pronoun, while 'him' is an object pronoun.

Front

Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun: 'The dog wagged ______ tail.'

Back

its

Front

What is an antecedent?

Back

An antecedent is the noun that a pronoun refers to or replaces.

Front

Identify the antecedent in this sentence: 'Maria lost her book.'

Back

The antecedent is 'Maria'.

Front

What is the correct pronoun to use for a group of people including yourself?

Back

The correct pronoun is 'we'.