Use the pronoun in another sentence.

Grandpa likes to walk in the park. He enjoys the wildlife.

Write the antecedent

Juanita takes walks in the park with Grandpa. She likes the walks.

(a)  

Use the pronoun in another sentence.

Juanita takes walks in the park with Grandpa. She likes the walks.

Say the sentence you just created.

Write the antecedent

The trees are pretty in the fall. They have colorful leaves.

(a)  

Use the pronoun in another sentence.

The trees are pretty in the fall. They have colorful leaves.

Say the sentence you just created.

Write the antecedent

Today a squirrel is collecting nuts. It has a mouthful of food.

(a)  

Use the pronoun in another sentence.

Today a squirrel is collecting nuts. It has a mouthful of food.

Say the sentence you just created.

Write the antecedent

Juanita’s dad picks up Juanita after the walk. He visits with Grandpa, too.

(a)  

Use the pronoun in another sentence.

Juanita’s dad picks up Juanita after the walk. He visits with Grandpa, too.

Say the sentence you just created.

Write the antecedent

The two men like each other. They are father and son.

(a)  

Use the pronoun in another sentence.

The two men like each other. They are father and son.

Say the sentence you just created.

Write the antecedent.

Kids always like Rachel. Rachel likes them, too.

(a)  

Use the pronoun in another sentence.

Kids always like Rachel. Rachel likes them, too.

Say the sentence you just created.

What is the antecedent?

Grandchildren visit Grandpa. They play chess with Grandpa.

(a)  

Write a pronoun to complete the second sentence in each pair.

Chess is Grandpa’s favorite game. (a)   is a game of strategy.

Say the sentence you just created.

What is the antecedent?

Chess is Grandpa’s favorite game. It is a game of strategy.

(a)  

Write a pronoun to complete the second sentence in each pair.

Sometimes Grandpa has trouble with his memory. (a)   needs help.

What is the antecedent?

Sometimes Grandpa has trouble with his memory. He needs help.

(a)  

Write a pronoun to complete the second sentence in each pair.

His daughter helps Grandpa with appointments. (a)   marks the dates on the calendar

What is the antecedent?

His daughter helps Grandpa with appointments. She marks the dates on the calendar

(a)  

Write a pronoun to complete the second sentence in each pair.

Two gray cats are Grandpa’s pets. (a)   keep him company.

Write a pronoun to complete the second sentence in each pair.

One cat loves to cuddle. (a)   sleeps on Grandpa’s lap.

What is the antecedent?

Two gray cats are Grandpa’s pets. They keep him company.

(a)  

What is the antecedent?

One cat loves to cuddle. It sleeps on Grandpa’s lap.

(a)  

Think of someone who might need help. Complete the sentences below with nouns as needed. Then write a second sentence, using a subject pronoun.

Today ________has an appointment.____________________.

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Think of someone who might need help. Complete the sentences below with nouns as needed. Then write a second sentence, using a subject pronoun.

___________ takes_________ to the doctor. ______________________________.

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Think of someone who might need help. Complete the sentences below with nouns as needed. Then write a second sentence, using a subject pronoun.

_________and_________ go out to lunch after the appointment. ______________________________.

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Think of someone who might need help. Complete the sentences below with nouns as needed. Then write a second sentence, using a subject pronoun.

Lunch is delicious. ______________________________.

Think of someone who might need help. Complete the sentences below with nouns as needed. Then write a second sentence, using a subject pronoun.

The waitress is really nice, too. ______________________________.

Write three sentence pairs about what grandchildren do to help grandparents. Use antecedents and pronouns in your sentences.

What word is the antecedent for the pronoun in each sentence pair?

Kids always like Rachel. Rachel likes them, too.

(a)  

Use the pronoun in another sentence.

Kids always like Rachel. Rachel likes them, too.

What word is the antecedent for the pronoun in each sentence pair?

Today Rachel babysits Henry. Rachel takes him to the playground.

(a)  

Use the pronoun in another sentence.

Today Rachel babysits Henry. Rachel takes him to the playground.

What word is the antecedent for the pronoun in each sentence pair?

Kids always like Rachel. Rachel likes them, too.

(a)  

Use the pronoun in another sentence.

Kids always like Rachel. Rachel likes them, too.

Use the pronoun in another sentence.

Kids always like Rachel. Rachel likes them, too.

What word is the antecedent for the pronoun in each sentence pair?

Some friends come to the playground. Henry sees them.

(a)  

Use the pronoun in another sentence.

Some friends come to the playground. Henry sees them.

What word is the antecedent for the pronoun in each sentence pair?

Rachel goes on the swings. Henry pushes her!

(a)  

Use the pronoun in another sentence.

Rachel goes on the swings. Henry pushes her!

What word is the antecedent for the pronoun in each sentence pair?

Rachel gives Henry a sandwich. Henry eats it.

(a)  

Use the pronoun in another sentence.

Rachel gives Henry a sandwich. Henry eats it.

Write a pronoun to complete the second sentence in the pair.

Rachel wants spending money. Rachel earns (a)   babysitting.

What is the antecedent?

Rachel wants spending money. Rachel earns it babysitting.

(a)  

Write a pronoun to complete the second sentence in the pair.

Rachel babysits three afternoons after school. Rachel schedules (a)   each week.

What is the antecedent?

Rachel babysits three afternoons after school. Rachel schedules them each week.

(a)  

Write a pronoun to complete the second sentence in the pair.

Rachel babysits one girl every Monday. Rachel walks (a)   home from school.

What is the antecedent?

Rachel babysits one girl every Monday. Rachel walks them home from school.

(a)  

Write a pronoun to complete the second sentence in the pair.

Henry is Rachel’s Wednesday job. Rachel always takes (a)   to the playground.

What is the antecedent?

Henry is Rachel’s Wednesday job. Rachel always takes him to the playground.

(a)  

Write a pronoun to complete the second sentence in the pair.

Every Friday, Rachel babysits the twins. Rachel helps (a)   with homework.

What is the antecedent?

Every Friday, Rachel babysits the twins. Rachel helps them with homework.

(a)  

Write a pronoun to complete the second sentence in the pair.

Rachel gets cash. Rachel counts (a)   every Saturday.

Write a pronoun to complete the second sentence in the pair.

Rachel saves money. Rachel spends (a)   , too.

What is the antecedent?

Rachel gets cash. Rachel counts it every Saturday.

(a)  

What is the antecedent?

Rachel saves money. Rachel spends it , too.

(a)  

Write the correct pronouns to complete the paragraph.

Mike helps Louisa at camp. ​ (a)   teaches​ (b)   to shoot basketballs. Other campers learn, too. Then​ (c)   play a game. The campers enjoy ​ (d)   .

Hugo attends a robot camp. Kara is one of the counselors for the campers. ​ (a)   teaches​ (b)   about robots. The campers make a robot. First ​ (c)   design ​ (d)   .