Grammar Young Thomas Edison

Front

What is a pronoun?

Back

A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun, such as 'he', 'she', 'it', or 'they'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

Give an example of a pronoun in a sentence.

Back

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

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

What word can replace 'Mom' in the sentence: 'The children like to hear Mom tell stories.'?

Back

The word 'Her' can replace 'Mom'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

Identify the pronoun in the sentence: 'Some of the parents are going camping with them.'

Back

The pronoun is 'them'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

Which word is a pronoun in the sentence: 'When are we going to wash the car?'

Back

The pronoun is 'we'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

What word can replace 'the ball' in the sentence: 'Walter throws the ball for the cat.'?

Back

The word 'it' can replace 'the ball'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

Identify the pronoun in the sentence: 'Trina likes tomatoes, but she does not like eggplant.'

Back

The pronoun is 'she'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

What is the purpose of a pronoun in a sentence?

Back

A pronoun helps avoid repetition of nouns and makes sentences easier to read.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

List three examples of pronouns.

Back

He, she, it.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

What is the difference between a noun and a pronoun?

Back

A noun names a person, place, or thing, while a pronoun replaces a noun.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B