Power of Pronouns

The Power of Pronouns
And Why They Matter to You!

What are pronouns?
Pronouns take the place of a noun.

You've probably heard...
I, She, He, They



It is a little more complicated then just that though!

​Pronoun Chart

Multiple Choice

Have you ever heard any of these words before "objective," "subjective," or "reflexive?"

• objective

• subjective

• reflexive

• no idea

Subjective Pronouns

A subjective pronouns acts as the subject in a sentence! It's in the word!

An example,
"I am walking to the library."
"She is happy for the weekend."
"They are going on a camping trip."

Multiple Choice

Which sentences properly uses a subjective pronoun?

• The party is for her.

• He is excited for the fair.

• The dog didn't listen well.

• Their house is beautiful.

Objective Pronouns

A objective pronouns is used when something is being done (or given) to someone. There is a specific list....

me, him, her, it, us, them, whom, you (singular or plural)



Some examples....
"Do we have to share it with them?"
"You could just give to her."
"Sit in that chair over there, please."
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Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses objective pronouns correctly?

• Give the chocolate to me, please.

• Their group did so much work yesterday.

• He left with his friends.

• Her and I are want to work on the project.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses objective pronouns correctly?

• What if I go to the water park?

• If she isn't here soon, I am leaving.

• Why should I give it to you?

• Her mother told her to the dishes first.

Possessive Pronouns
Possessive pronouns show ownership, or how something belongs to someone! There are two types of possessive pronouns.


The first type is used with nouns like "my, yours, his, her, its, their, or our."

"This is his classroom." "My energy is low."



The second type is independent possessive... they don't need a noun! These are mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs,

"The hat is mine." "The cookies over there are hers."

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses possessive pronouns correctly?

• Her jacket is black and green.

• I am visiting her this weekend.

• Tomorrow will be amazing!

• She wrote a lot on the board yesterday.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses possessive pronouns correctly?

• The dog is lost.

• I told them not to.

• She is studious.

• The notebook is mine.

Reflexive Pronouns

A reflexive pronoun can be a direct or indirect object in a sentence. They always end in -self or -selves though, which makes them easier to identify.


There are nine of them: myself, yourself, himself, herself, oneself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.

"Madison decided to reward herself with pizza for dinner."

"After the game, she poured herself a refreshing cup of water."

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses reflexive pronouns correctly?

• Marian and herself will lead the class today.

• He bought himself a new videogame.

• We, ourselves, should go hiking.

• Demari, himself, is doing the right thing.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses reflexive pronouns correctly?

• Kareem decided himself to move seats.

• Ourselves are about to leave class.

• This is mine.

• Aubrey herself is happy for the weekend.

Intensive Pronouns

An intensive pronoun is VERY similar to a reflexive, but the difference is in how you use it! An intensive pronouns adds an emphasis or... INTENSITY!


You can spot the difference because intensive pronouns do not HAVE to be in the sentence... They are just extra to add to it!



"We went to hear the man speak." or "We went to hear the man himself speak."

"Did you make the cake?" or "Did you yourself make the cake?"

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses intensive pronouns correctly?

• Shiloh and Ariel went themselves to the park and played soccer.

• Zoe baked herself a cake.

• This present is mine.

• I myself like to take a little walk after dinner.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence uses intensive pronouns correctly?

• I am hungry.

• Jada knew that she herself could make a positive impact on the world.

• Today is the best day for us.