Exploring the Role of Pronouns in English Grammar

What is the primary function of pronouns?

• To describe actions

• To add detail to nouns

• To replace nouns

• To introduce new nouns

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1D

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.3.1A

How should a singular noun be replaced?

• With a singular pronoun

• With a verb

• With an adjective

• With a plural pronoun

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

What is an antecedent in the context of pronouns?

• A descriptive word preceding a pronoun

• A noun that follows a pronoun

• A verb related to the pronoun

• A noun that a pronoun refers to

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.3.1A

Which pronoun is used to identify a specific noun?

• Indefinite

• Interrogative

• Demonstrative

• Relative

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Which pronouns can also function as adjectives?

• Relative pronouns

• Demonstrative pronouns

• Interrogative pronouns

• Indefinite pronouns

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Which type of pronoun is used to show possession?

• Relative pronouns

• Indefinite pronouns

• Demonstrative pronouns

• Possessive pronouns

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B

What are interrogative pronouns used for?

• Connecting sentences

• Showing possession

• Asking questions

• Describing nouns

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Which pronoun does not refer to a specific noun?

• Demonstrative

• Indefinite

• Possessive

• Interrogative

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

Who can be used as what type of pronoun?

• Possessive

• Interrogative

• Indefinite

• Relative

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1A

CCSS.L.3.1A

What is the role of relative pronouns?

• To connect parts of a sentence

• To show possession

• To replace nouns directly

• To ask questions

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1A

CCSS.L.3.1A