This document defines pronouns and provides examples of different types of pronouns. It explains that pronouns take the place of nouns, such as using "she" instead of repeating "Mrs. Turnbull". It identifies personal pronouns like I, you, he, she, which refer to specific people or things. Examples are given of possessive and reflexive pronouns. Multiple choice questions are included to test understanding of choosing the correct pronoun.

1. Pronouns

2. What is a Pronoun?
• A pronoun is a word used in
place of a noun.

3. Here’s an Example
1.Mrs Turnbull
teaches English.
2. She teaches
English.
In the second sentence, she is
a pronoun that takes the place
of the noun Mrs Turnbull.

4. Personal Pronouns
Personal pronouns refer to specific persons or
things.
Douglas reads stories.
He likes fairy tales.
The word “he” is a personal pronoun
that refers to “Douglas”.

5. More Personal Pronouns
I, me, my, mine, you,
your, yours, he, him, his,
she, her, hers, it, its, they,
them, their, theirs, we, us,
our, ours.
ME!

6. Examples:
1. He took her place in
the game.
2. Their main job
is to score touchdowns.

7. Other pronouns Teddy read the book to
himself.
The reflexive pronoun
is "himself."

8. Choose the correct pronoun.
Skateboards are fun, but
can be dangerous.
A. them
B. it
C. they
D. we

9. Choose the correct pronoun.
Speed bumps help to slow down cars.
_____are found in many
parking lots.
A.
It
B.
You
C.
Them
D.
They

10. Choose the correct pronoun.
Marisa and Nora made their own
costumes.
wanted to save money.
A.
Them
B.
We
C.
They
D.
She

11. Possessive pronouns
These show who own something.
(Ours, his, their, and her.)
That book is Fluffy’s book.
That book is his book.
(The word "his" is a possessive pronoun.)