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

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