1 Define: A word that takes the place of one or more nounsPronoun Define: A word that takes the place of one or more nouns
2 “Fun” activity… HW #1: Write a friendly letter, telling what you did this weekend. You may not use ANY pronouns. (A couple of paragraphs) We will share them in class tomorrow. HW #2: Now re-write the letter using ONLY pronouns. NO nouns!
3 KINDS OF PRONOUNS Personal: refer to people or things2 ways they can be used: subject (subjective) as the subject of a sentence OR following a linking verb as a predicate noun (PN) object (objective) as a direct object, indirect object, or object of a preposition Possessive: (technically the 3rd personal use) – to show ownership; replaces a possessive noun Interrogative: used to introduce an interrogative sentence Demonstrative: point out something Indefinite: does not refer to a particular person, place, or thing Reflexive: end with self/selves; refers to the subject of the sentence – returns the verb to the subject
4 Personal Pronouns Personal pronouns can be used in three ways:
5 1. Subject Singular I You He, She, It Plural We You They
6 2. Object Singular Me You Him, Her, It Plural Us You Them
7 Circle each personal pronoun in the following sentencesCircle each personal pronoun in the following sentences. Label each as either subject or object. Tell how it’s being used in the sentence. They awarded her the prize. We drove them to the airport. I fixed him a tuna sandwich. They saw you and him at the mall. The person in the chicken costume was you! He and she found it on the beach. The winner of the essay contest was I.
8 Circle the correct word or phrase from the choices in parentheses.Kareem will save Mr. Jerome and (we,us) seats in the bleachers. (Jed and I, I and Jed, Me and Jed, Jed and me) fixed the bicycles ourselves. The drama director assigned (we, us) volunteers jobs as ushers. The coach told (Sally and I, Sally and me) the results of the tryouts for the volleyball team. Ziggy and (we,us) took the subway to the zoo. The principal asked Sheryl and (he, him) for help with the middle school handbook. The contestants were (they and we, them and we, they and us, them and us).
9 Antecedent Define: the noun the pronoun refers to or replaces; must be CLEAR in your writing. If the antecedent is unclear, the reader/listener will be confused Example: Sally took her dog to the park. Antecedent Sally is replaced by pronoun her
10 Write each personal pronoun and its antecedentWrite each personal pronoun and its antecedent. If the antecedent if not clear, write unclear. Ms. Johnson spoke to Mary about the science fair. She was enthusiastic. Jody’s grandparents are experts in motorcycle repair. They often talk to Jody about it. They have no books about women in chemistry at the library. Malcolm went to the mall with Jaleel. He needed some new shoes. Myrna collects books about baseball history. She keeps them in a special bookcase. They charge too much for the latest albums at Music Madness. The Lloyds have adopted a boy and a girl. They love him and her equally. In this geography book, they don’t have up-to-date maps of Africa.
11 3. Possessive pronouns Singular My, Mine Your, YoursHis, Her, Hers, Its Plural Our, Ours Your, Yours Their, Theirs
12 What is the difference between possessive nouns and possessive pronouns?Possessive pronouns do not use apostrophes A possessive NOUN MUST use an apostrophe
13 Circle the possessive pronouns in each sentence.These are their tickets. Where are ours? This is his equipment Theirs is in the lab. Did you prefer her performance or his? It’s been a pleasure to meet your parents. Is this jacket yours, or is it hers? Will your mother or your dad pick us up after our game? My best friend is staying at our house. The dishwasher has finished its cycle. Where are your coats? Here is mine. Their new house will be smaller than yours.
14 Demonstrative pronouns There are only fourDemonstrative pronouns There are only four. How are they used differently? For Close up items For far away items This That These Those Singular Plural
15 Interrogative pronounsList them. What does each refer to? Who (subject pronoun) Both of these Whom (object pronoun) refer to people Which Both of these refer What to things or ideas Whose Possessive
16 Circle the correct word from the choices in the parentheses.(Who, Whom) left these muddy shoes in the living room? (Who, Whom) did you meet at the mall this afternoon? (Whose, Who’s) that bald man with the yellow umbrella? Is (that, those) the most comfortable chair? (Whose, Who’s) broken my new camera? (Whose, Who’s) looking for me? Do (this, these) make suitable gifts for young men? (Whose, Who’s) are the red sneakers with the pink shoelaces? (Who, Whom) have your parents invited for dinner? (Who, Whom) won the election?
17 Reflexive Why do we use them? To reflect the verb to the subjectSingular Myself Yourself himself Herself itself Plural Ourselves Yourselves Themselves
18 Circle the correct word in parenthesesCircle the correct word in parentheses. Label it as personal or reflexive. Ms. Statler gave Mary and (me, myself) the good news. The volunteers were proud of (themselves, theirselves). Progress brings (us, ourselves) advantages and disadvantages. Jim repaired the old grandfather clock (himself, hisself). The drama director chose Peyton and (me, myself) for the lead roles. The students (themselves, theirselves) made all the decorations. The twins and (I, myself) prepared the entire meal. We found (us, ourselves) in an awkward situation. The coach (himself, hisself) presented the trophies. I promised (me, myself) a reward for all my hard work.
19 Indefinite pronouns Singular PluralAnother anybody Each anyone Either anything Neither everybody Much everyone One everything Someone no one Somebody nobody Something nothing EITHER –depends on usage in sentence All, any, most, none, some Plural Both Few Many Others several
20 Circle the indefinite pronoun, then underline the correct choices in the parentheses.Some of the students (has, have) formed a science club. Some of the food (is, are) cold. Everyone (makes, make) a mistake occasionally. Several of the band members (is, are) suggesting a picnic. Someone left (his, her, their) umbrella in the hall. Most of the voters (wants, want) more information. Both (has, have) asked (his, her, their) parents for permission. Nobody (likes, like) ants in (his, her, their) picnic lunch. Everything in these three cupboards (is, are) dirty. Few (gives, give) (his, her, their) most valuable possessions to charity.
21 QUESTIONS?