Nouns and Pronouns

Nouns and Pronouns

By Ms. McKee

Nouns and Pronouns

Correct capitalization and spelling of nouns and pronouns are key to clear writing.

A noun is used to name a person, place, or thing. A pronoun is used to replace a noun in a sentence. There are different kids of nouns and pronouns such as the ones listed here:

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Proper Nouns

Possessive Nouns

Personal Pronouns

Possessive Pronouns​

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a noun?

• girl

• young

• career

• school

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a pronoun?

• you

• girl

- Name a specific person, place, or thing.

- Begin with a capital letter.

Examples:​

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Proper Nouns

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a proper noun?

• Ms. McKee

• Valentine's Day

• Summitview Road

• man

-Show Ownership

-Uses an apostrophe​

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Possessive Nouns

- Replace possessive nouns to show ownership

My, Your, You, and They​

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Possessive Pronouns

Fill in the Blank

Write the possessive form of each noun in parentheses.

(the pilot) license

Fill in the Blank

Write the possessive form of each noun in parentheses.

(Barrington) plane

Fill in the Blank

Write the possessive form of each noun in parentheses.

(children) bookstore

Fill in the Blank

Write the possessive form of each noun in parentheses.

(school) bookstore

Fill in the Blank

Write the possessive form of each noun in parentheses.

(kids) minds

Multiple Choice

Complete each sentence by choosing the appropriate pronoun.

Kids can join in the program from ______ homes.

• their

• they're

• there

• them

Multiple Choice

Complete each sentence by choosing the appropriate pronoun.

I want to fly _____ own plane one day.

• mine

• my

• I

• me

Multiple Choice

Complete each sentence by choosing the appropriate pronoun.

Make sure ____ listen to his advice.

• she

• he

• you

• I

Multiple Choice

Complete each sentence by choosing the appropriate pronoun.

His message for kids is to follow _____ dreams.

• their

• there

• they're

• them