Exploring Pronouns and Antecedents for 5th Graders

What is the primary function of a pronoun in a sentence?

• To replace another noun

• To connect clauses

• To describe a noun

• To modify a verb

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

In the sentence 'Bob was late for class so he had to hurry,' what does the pronoun 'he' replace?

• Late

• Hurry

• Class

• Bob

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which pronoun replaces 'Michelle and Mike' in the sentence 'Michelle and Mike made the pizza that they ate for dinner'?

• It

• They

• Us

• We

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which of the following is NOT a common pronoun?

• Book

• She

• They

• I

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

What is an antecedent in a sentence?

• A conjunction connecting clauses

• A verb that follows a pronoun

• A noun that a pronoun replaces

• An adjective describing a noun

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

In the sentence 'Bob was late for class so he had to hurry,' what is the antecedent?

• Bob

• Hurry

• Late

• Class

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which pronoun is used to replace a neuter noun?

• He

• She

• It

• They

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Which pronoun would you use to replace the noun 'car'?

• They

• It

• She

• He

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which pronoun can be used for both masculine and feminine subjects?

• He

• She

• They

• It

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which of the following pronouns must agree with its antecedent in number, gender, and person?

• He

• She

• It

• All of the above

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D