Pronoun Problems

Front

What is a pronoun?

Back

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

Front

What is an antecedent?

Back

The word a pronoun is meant to replace.

Front

Identify the antecedent in this sentence: 'The dog wagged its tail.'

Back

The antecedent is 'dog'.

Front

Choose the correct pronoun: 'The teacher gave _______ students a test.'

Back

her

Front

What are subject pronouns?

Back

Subject pronouns are pronouns that perform the action of the verb, such as I, you, he, she, it, we, they.

Front

Choose the correct pronoun: 'The cat licked _______ paws.'

Back

its

Front

What is the difference between subject pronouns and object pronouns?

Back

Subject pronouns are used as the subject of a sentence, while object pronouns are used as the object of a verb or preposition.

Front

List three examples of object pronouns.

Back

me, him, her.

Front

Choose the correct pronoun: 'The children played with _______ toys.'

Back

their

Front

What is a possessive pronoun?

Back

A possessive pronoun shows ownership, such as mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs.