Do Now Take out vocabulary worksheets from yesterday
Pronoun Review (Answer in your Grammar Section) Circle the pronoun Johnny had so much homework last night, but he managed to get it all done. Circle the pronoun. Underline the antecedent Bob’s mom is the nicest lady in the world. I hope that her kids appreciate her. Circle the pronoun. Is it acting as a subject or object? Sally always forgets about them. Circle the pronoun. Is it acting as a subject or object? It was the best vacation ever! Choose the correct pronoun Please remember to pick Amy and ( I, me ) up from the mall. Choose the correct pronoun. Is it possessive or indefinite? My dad is very unorganized, but he always manages to fulfill all of ( his, both ) responsibilities. Choose the correct pronoun. Is it possessive or indefinite? When my sister is determined, ( mine, nothing ) can stop her.
Reflexive Pronouns Add self or selves to the end of a pronoun Indicates that that same person or thing is involved Singular: myself, yourself, hisself/herself/itself Plural: ourselves, yourselves, themselves
Intensive Pronouns Emphasizes a noun/pronoun already named My mother herself couldn’t figure it out. The students themselves had never been more excited.
Interrogative Pronouns Who, whose, whom, which, what Introduce an interrogative sentence Whose coat is this? What are you doing later? Which book did you decide to read?
Who vs. Whom Who when the pronoun is the subject of the sentence Who was there? (They were there. Subject) Whom when the pronoun is the object of the sentence Whom are you inviting to the party? (I am inviting them to the party. Object)
Demonstrative Pronouns This, that, these, those “points out” something This is my favorite shirt. These are the only ones left. That was a boring game. Those dogs look so cute playing in the park.