Subject, Object, and Possessive Pronouns

Provide an example of a sentence using a possessive pronoun.

• That car is hers.

• This book is mine.

• They are our friends.

• The dog is his.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

What is a pronoun?

• A word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence.

• A type of verb that describes an action.

• A word that connects clauses in a sentence.

• A word that describes a noun.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

What is a subject pronoun?

• A pronoun that acts as the subject of a verb, such as I, you, he, she, it, we, and they.

• A pronoun that replaces a noun in a sentence.

• A type of adjective that describes a noun.

• A word that connects clauses in a sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

What is an object pronoun?

• A pronoun that acts as the subject of a sentence.

• A pronoun that acts as the object of a verb or preposition.

• A type of adjective that describes a noun.

• A pronoun that indicates possession.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Provide an example of a sentence using an object pronoun.

• He loves her dog.

• She gave him a gift.

• They are playing outside.

• I saw them at the park.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Provide an example of a sentence using a subject pronoun.

• He enjoys playing soccer.

• I love to read books.

• They are going to the park.

• She is baking a cake.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

How can you identify a possessive pronoun in a sentence?

• A possessive pronoun will indicate ownership and will not be followed by a noun.

• A possessive pronoun always comes before a verb.

• A possessive pronoun is always capitalized in a sentence.

• A possessive pronoun can be used as a subject in a sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

What role do pronouns play in a sentence?

• Pronouns replace nouns to avoid repetition and make sentences clearer.

• Pronouns are used to emphasize the subject of the sentence.

• Pronouns are always used at the beginning of a sentence.

• Pronouns are used to connect two independent clauses.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

• 'Its' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has', while 'it's' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it'.

• 'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it,' while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

• Both 'its' and 'it's' are possessive pronouns with the same meaning.

• 'It's' is used for plural nouns, while 'its' is used for singular nouns.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

List the possessive pronouns in English.

• Mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs.

• I, you, he, she, it, we, they.

• My, your, his, her, its, our, their.

• Mine, yours, his, her, its, our, their.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D