1. Pronoun Define: A word that takes the place of one or more nouns
Example: he, she, them, they, us

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: refers to people or things
2 ways they can be used: subject or object
Possessive: show who or what has something; replace possessive nouns
Interrogative: used to introduce an interrogative sentence
Demonstrative: used to point out something

4. KINDS OF PRONOUNS
Indefinite: does not refer to a particular person, place, or thing
Reflexive: refers to subject of sentence; action of the verb returns to the subject
Intensive: draws special attention to a noun or pronoun already named
**reflexive and intensive end with self or selves

5. Personal Pronouns Personal pronouns can be used in two ways:
Subject- used as the subject of the sentence OR after an LV as the PN
Object- used after an AV as a DO or IO or after a preposition as the OP

6. 1. Subject
Singular: I
You
He, She, it
Plural: We
You
They

7. 2.Object
Singular: Me
You
Him, her, it
Plural: Us
You
Them

8. Circle each personal pronoun in the following sentences
Circle 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.

9. Circle each personal pronoun in the following sentences
Circle 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. S/O
We drove them to the airport. S/O
I fixed him a tuna sandwich. S/O
They saw you and him at the mall. S/O/O
The person in the chicken costume was you! S
He and she found it on the beach. S/S/ O
The winner of the essay contest was I. S

10. 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).

11. 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).

12. Antecedent
Define: the word a pronoun refers to; literally means “going before”
Example: Louisa May Alcott wrote a novel. It was about a young woman.

13. Write each personal pronoun and its antecedent
Write 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.

14. Possessive pronouns Singular: My Your Her, his, its
***above- used before nouns
**Below- used alone
Mine, yours, hers, his, its
Plural:
Our
Your
Their
***above- used before nouns
**Below- used alone
Ours, yours, theirs

15. What is the difference between possessive nouns and possessive pronouns?

16. 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.

17. Demonstrative pronouns
List them. How are they used differently?
This
That
These
Those

18. Interrogative pronouns
List them. What does each refer to?
Who
Whom
* above refer to people- who is subject; whom is object
Which
What
*refer to things or ideas

19. Who vs. whom
Rule. Use this he/him method to decide whether who or whom is correct:
he = who him = whom
Examples: Who/Whom wrote the letter? He wrote the letter. Therefore, who is correct. Who/Whom should I vote for? Should I vote for him? Therefore, whom is correct.

20. 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?

21. Reflexive Singular: Myself Yourself Himself Herself itselft Plural:
Ourselves
Yourselves
Themselves

22. Circle the correct word in parentheses
Circle 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.

23. Indefinite pronouns Plural: Both, few, many, others, several Singular:
Another, each, either, anybody, anyone, everybody, everything, somebody, someone, something, no one, nobody, nothing, neither, either, much, one
EITHER- depends on sentence usage:
All, any, most, none, some
Plural:
Both, few, many, others, several

24. 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.

25. QUESTIONS?