More About Pronouns

Cheryl M. HamiltonGrade 1

More About Pronouns

A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun or nouns.

Pronoun

A noun is a person, place, or thing.You add an “s” to most nouns if you are

talking about more than one.

Remember

hesheitweyoutheyIme

Pronouns We Know

himherus them

Other Pronouns to Know

He, she, it, him, and her take the place of just one noun.

We, they, us, and them take the place of more than one noun.

You takes the place of just one noun or more than one noun if you are referring to a group.

I and me take the place of your name.

Caution

I, you, he, she, it, we , and they are used in the naming part of a sentence.

Me, you, him, her, it, us, and them are used in the action part of a sentence.

Something New Pronouns

The naming part names a person, place, animal or thing. The naming part tells who or what the sentence is about.

The action part is the part of the sentence that tells what a person or thing does.

Remember

Pronouns in naming part of the sentence:Iyouhe she itwethey

Remember

Colin likes Daisy Duck.is changed to

He likes Daisy Duck.

Example of Pronouns in Naming Part

Cheryl and Rick love Goofy! is changed to

They love Goofy!

Example of Pronouns in Naming Part

The class went to the museum.is changed to

We went to the museum.

Example of Pronouns in Naming Part

Pronouns in the action part of a sentence:meyouhimherit usthem

Remember

The crown belongs to Mrs. Bell. is changed toThe crown belongs to her.

Example of Pronouns in the Action Part

Goofy greeted the boys.Is changed toGoofy greeted them.

Example of Pronouns in the Action Part

Grady made the pizza.Is changed to

Grady made it.

Example of Pronouns in the Action Part

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