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Name ------- Date Period __Foundations of Writing - Chapter 16: Nouns and Pronouns
Personal Pronouns Worksheet
SINGULAR PLURAL
First Person
SecondPerson
Third Person
Pronouns (Demonstrative, Relative, and InterrogativePronouns) • Practice 1
Demonstrative, Relative, and Interrogative Pronouns A demonstrative pronoun directsattention to a specific person, place, or thing.
~ Identifying Demonstrative, Relative, and Interrogative Pronouns. Write whethereach underlined word is a demonstrative, a relative, or an interrogative pronoun.
1. Are these your keys? _
2. Is she the girl whom you met at the party? _
3. Whom have you asked for information? _
4. Tom is a person that everyone likes. _
5. Which of the twins was bom first? -----------6. This is the first edition of our school paper. _
7. What have you done with your umbrella? _
8. Have you found the book that you need? _
9. Is that your final decision? _
10. She is an artist whose work I admire. _
~ Adding Demonstrative, Relative, and Interrogative Pronouns to Sentences. Fillin each blank with an appropriate derTIDnstrative, relative, or interrogative pronoun.
1. is your favorite kind of ice cream?
2. Are the books you ordered?
3. I got the directions from someone lives nearby.
4. Never make a promise you cannot keep.
___________ will pitch for the Bombers tonight?
___________ is another book by the same author.
___________ invited you to enter the essay contest?
8. Is there anyone can help you with your problem?
9. Is there any way in I can help you?
10. With did you leave a message?
~ PronounsAntecedents of PronounsA pronoun is a word used to take the place of a noun. The noun it substitutes for is called anantecedent.
ANTECEDENT JiRONOUN PRONOUNElizabeth Macintosh asked her parents if shecould go.
PRONOUN ANTECEDENTBecause of his sore knee, the star quarterbackcouldn't play. .
Personal PronounsPersonal pronouns refer to (1) the person speaking, (2) the person spoken to, or (3) the person, place,or thing spoken about.
I, me, my, mine,.we, us, our, ours
he, him, his, she, her,hers, it, its, they,them, their, theirs
EXERCISE A: Recognizing Pronouns and Antecedents. Underline the p~rsonal pronoun in eachsentence. Then, circle its antecedent.EXAMPLE: TheSlost its nerve in the third quarter.
1. Lisa, are you going to the party tonight?2. When Paul drove up, everyone piled into his car.3. Phyllis said that she would be absent today.4. During the storm, the house lost its antenna.5. "I must not forget," the child said over and over again.6. With their suitcases packed, the Joneses left forever.7. Joel, please take all of these gadgets with you.8. The woman across the street left her trash in the driveway.9. When he was very young, Mozart wrote beautiful music.
10. Why are you going to sleep, Tom?
EXERCISE B: Using Personal Pronouns. Fill in each blank with a personal pronoun.EXAMPLE: Parker never remembers his lines.
1. Emily Dickinson spent much of life in Amherst.2. Randy, would please give us a hand?3. All of her friends sent her best wishes.4. With motor running, the car sounded like a washing machine.5. Tom Sawyer didn't always do own work.6. With money ready, Trudy stood in the long line.7. Many countries have capitals in a central location.8. These books are so good that I wish were longer.9. Charles Lindbergh flew small plane across the Atlantic.
10. Anne Morrow Lindbergh,features nature" in many of books.
~ PronounsReflexive and Intensive PronounsA reflexive pronoun ends in -self or -selves and adds information to a sentence by pointing back to anoun or pronoun earlier in the sentence. An intensive pronoun has the same ending as a reflexivepronoun but simply adds emphasis to a noun or pronoun in the same sentence.
REFLEXIVE AND INTENSIVE PRONOUNS
Singular Plural,
First Person myself ourselves
Second Person yourself yourselves
Third Person himself, herself, itself themselves
EXERCISE A: Distinguishing Between Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns. On the blank at theright, write whether each sentence contains a reflexive pronoun or an intensive pronoun.EXAMPLE: The article itself contains no new information. intensive
1. Ted promised himself to work "harder next semester. rt.f 1(."I\I'L2. Th~ jurors could not agree among the~selves. /l+~;~3. The students made the scenery themselves. ,'-\4. Ethel promised herself a reward for her hard work. :~5. The mayor presented the new program herself'-6. We cooked" the whole meal ourselves.7. Some animals protect themselves through camouflage. _~__ k_¥_;_\1_" _8. The pitcher scored the winning run himself. jtl'\ ,\<",r,'v-4,.9. Have you asked yourselves why you are here? r< f'k)(iu<..
10. The players prepared themselves by staying in shape. r"(..(.kJ(;II~
EXERCISE B: Adding Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns to Sentences. Fill in each blank withan appropriate reflexive or intensive pronoun.EXAMPLE: Do yourself a favor.
1. Many young children cannot amuse easily.2. Ms. Willard said little about .3. Now my little brother can tie his shoes .4. Mr. Holmes supervised the experiment _5. The actress did all the stunt driving .6. Ivy easily attaches to brick or stone walls.7. You must trust to make the right decision.8. Only the teachers know where we are having the picnic.9. We made up the rules _
10. I gave a 15reakafter an hour of stqdying.
Pronouns (Demonstrative, Relative, and InterrogativePronouns) • Practice 2
~ Recognizing Demonstrative, Relative, and Interrogative Pronouns. Underline thepronoun in each sentence. Then label each as demonstrative, relative, or interrogative.
1. Which of the candidates is more likely to win? _
2. Ralph was the person who told Lisa. _
3. What will happen next? _
-4. This is a book by the same author. _
5. Who was elected to represent the class? _
6. Jake has a pen pal who lives in New Guinea. _
7. Is that the jacket with the broken zipper? _
8. What is Paul having for dinner? _
9. Darryl's aunt is the lawyer who won the case. _
10.. These are the tomatoes from Mom's garden. _
11. For whom are you baking the cookies? _
12. Are those the apple trees Fiona mentioned earlier? _
13. Whose baby is crying so loudly? _
14. The person to whom Sally is writing is named Franklin. _
15. Which of these three shades of pink do you prefer? _
~ Using Pronouns in Sentences. Fill in each blank with the kind of pronounindicated in parentheses.
EXAMPLE: (1) That
castle (2)
(demonstrative) was the most exciting trip I have ever taken. We visited a
thnt (relative)was four hundred years old.
Carlito declared, (1) " (demonstrative) is the best movie I have seen all
year. The star, (2) (relative) I have always liked, did a tenificjob."
Roseanne answered, (3) " (interrogative) was the name of the movie?"
"The strange thing: Carlito said, "is (4) (relative) I can't remember the
title. "
"It's at the Roxie, (6) (relative) is over on Tenth Avenue. It's also at the
Star 12 on Eureka Road."
(7) " (demonstrative) are hoth comfortable theaters,"'said Roseanne.
"With (8) (interrogative) did you attend the movie?"
"Well, (9) (demonstrative) is something I do remember. It was the person
(10) (relative) drove me there: my mom!"
~ PronounsIndefinite PronounsIndefinite pronouns refer to people, places, or things, often without specifying which ones. Someindefinite pronouns may have an antecedent, but many never have a specific antecedent.
INDEFINITE PRONOUNS
Singular Plural Singular or Plural
another much both allanybody neither few anyanyone nobody many moreanything no one others mosteach nothing several noneeither one someeverybody othereveryone somebodyeverything someonelittle something
EXERCISE A: Recognizing Indefinite Pronouns. Underline each indefinite pronoun in thesentences below.EXAMPLE:Only one of the speakers answered ~ of the questions.
1. Each of the players maintained a strict training schedule.2. Everyone had some of the cake.3. Many of the families offered their homes to some of the visitors.4. Few of the speakers had anything new to add.5. No one was able to answer !ill of the questions.6. Some of the books have been moved from that shelf to another.7. Most of the neighbors knew something about the legend.8. Janet suggested that little could be done to help.9. Neither of the plans was very attractive.
10. We knew most of the guests at the party.
EXERCISE B: Adding Indefinite Pronouns to Sentences. Fill in each blank with an indefinitepronoun that makes sense. Circle any antecedents for the pronouns you write.EXAMPLE: None of the@was left.
1. of the players were familiar with the rules.2. The emcee asked of the contestants the same question.3. The children asked for to eat.4. The speaker knows about her subject.5. of the test questions were easy.6. Jon is always considerate of ,7. Three days before the opening, of the tickets had been sold.8. of the candidates promised to lower taxes.9. My grandfather worries about _
10. of the fans shouted enthusiastically.
Indefinite Pronouns • Practice 2
~ Identifying Indefinite Pronouns. Underline the indefinite pronoun or indefinitepronouns in each sentence.
EXAMPLE: Most of us know something about insects.
(1)Although animals throughout the animal kingdom are adaptable, none have shown greater ability
to adapt than insects. (2)Everyone knows that insects thrive in hot and humid jungle regions, but did you
know that some also live in frozen polar regions? (3) Deserts, caves, lakes, and mountains provide homes
for still others. (4)Few, however, are found in the Earth's oceans. (5) Scientists have already identified more
of these small creatures than the average person would guess-over 800,000 different kinds. (6)No one is
sure, but it seems likely that many remain to be discovered. (7) Some of the scientists who study insects
estimate that there may be up to ten million kinds still to be identified. (8)All have six legs, three main
body parts, and extemal skeletons that have helped them to survive. (9) One has a wingspan of about ten
inches; another is only about one hundredth of an inch long. (10)Their great numbers and variety seem to
have equipped insects with the ability to survive almost anything.
I • I I Writing Sentences with Pronouns. Use the following instructions towrite ten sentences of your own.
EXAMPLE: Write a sentence that includes a personal pronoun and a reflexive pronoun.
I invited myself to dinner.
1. Write a sentence that includes two personal pronouns.
5. Write a sentence that includes an interrogative pronoun or an indefinite pronoun, followedby theword oj
8. Write a sentence that includes a reflexive pronoun, a personal pronoun, and a relative
pronoun.
Pronouns (Indefinite Pronouns) • Practice 1
Indefinite Pronouns Indefinite pronouns refer to people, places, or things. often without specifyingwhich ones.
INDEFINITE PRONOUNSSingular Plural Singular or Plural
another much both allanybody neither fews anyanyone nobody many moreanything no one others mosteach nothing several noneeither one someeverybody othereveryone somebodyeverything someonelittle something
~ Recognizing Indefinite Pronouns. Underline each indefinite pronoun in thesentences below.
EXAMPLE: If neither of these scarves is acceptable, I can show you others.
1. Everyone on the team had the same goals.
2. Someone has already eaten most of the cookies.
3. Each of the actors was nervous about dress rehearsal.
4. None of the guests had much to eat.
5. Few of the officialswould admit that anything was wrong.
6. Does either of the candidates seem better than the other?
7. Both of the twins fool everyone by switching places.
8. Several of the speakers suggested that much remained to be done.
9. No one denied that something definite should be done.
10. Many of my classmates find fault with everything.
~ Adding Indefinite Pronouns to Sentences. Fill in each blank with an indefinitepronoun that makes sense.
1. of my friends plan to go to college.
2. Is of these the style you had in mind?
3. Mike's size is surprising. considering how he eats.
4. The mayor said about her future plans.
5. This book tells you will ever need to know about seashells.
7. about that house is very attractive.
8. Would you like to have of this pie?
9. Tonight's paper says about the election returns.
10. in the new park is appealing to children.
~ PronounsDemonstrative, Relative, and Interrogative PronounsDemonstrative pronouns direct attention to specific people, places, or things.
EXERCISE A: Recognizing Demonstrative, Relative, and Interrogative Pronouns. 'On the blankat the right, write whether each sentence contains a demonstrative, relative, or interrogative pronoun.EXAMPLE: What shall we do? interrogative
1. That was a wonderful movie. _2. Here is a person whom I want you to meet. _3. Who told you the password? _
4. The article, which was written by a senator, was interesting. _5. Which of the notebooks is yours? _6. These are excellent baked apples. _7. Whom did you meet at the library? _8. Do you know anyone who can help us? _9. This is the author's first book. _
10. Where is the picture that you painted? _
EXERCISE 8: Adding Demonstrative, Relative, and Interrogative Pronouns to Sentences. Fillin each blank with an appropriate demonstrative, relative, or interrogative pronoun.EXAMPLE: This package feels heavier than that
1. of the colors do you prefer?2. Are the fight glasses?
3. The family from we bought the house had owned it for years.4. Alice made the decision she thought was best.5. is bringing the salad?6. is slightly lighter than that.
7. gave you the application forms?8. Is there anyone can advise you?9. Behind of the doors is the treasure chest?
10. are you going to do next?
Name -- Date Period __Foundations of Writing •.•Chapter 16: Nouns and Pronouns
Practice Naming Pronouns
SINGULAR PLURAL
First Person
/SecondPerson
Third Person
Name: __.-- Date: Period: _
Foundations of Writing - Chapter 16: Nouns and Pronouns
Review: A pronoun must agree with its antecedent in gender (feminine,masculine, neuter). number (singular. pJuraij. and person (first, second,and third).
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Fixing Pronoun-Antecedent Problems (1)
Part J: Fill in the blank with the appropriate pronoun or pronouns.
Everyone who thinks is a star should get a grip.
Every person in this room has favorite subject.
All people should get haircut once a month.
4. A writer should pay attention to punctuation.
5. The jury hasn't reached -----_decision yet.
6. Mrs. Wall and Ms. Cavan<1ghhave desks in pods in room.
7. Neither Miss NQrdi nor her students think should have to have
class in the basement.
Either Elizabeth or Brittany willget essay back today.
Somebody willfind that backpack is in the hallway.
A firefighter must be careful not to burn hands.
Part JI: Rewrite the sentence to correct pronoun antecedent problems. Ifthe sentence is correct, write ·Correct.·
Fixing Pronoun-Antecedent Problems (2)
Part r: Rewrite the sentence to correct pronoun antecedent problems. rfthe sentence is correct, write lrCorrect. JI
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Name~ -- Date~ Period: _Foundations of Writing •.•Chapter 16~Nouns and Pronouns
PRONOUN Worksheet'" 2
DIRECTIONS: Choosing the Correct Pronoun""Underline the pronoun inparenthesis that aggresswith its antecedent. [HINT: First, find the antecedents(s).]
Each one of my friends has (his or her. their) own point of view about the accident.
Will the boys or that girl give me (her. his.their) pass to the library for Thursday
13. Someone in the choir sang (her. their) solo off key.
14. Neither of the boys remembered (his.their) homework.
Suzyor the boys volunteered to the firemen (his.her. their) help in locating the missing.
DIRECTIONS: Editing Sentences - Edit the following sentences for errors with pronouns. Crossout a pronoun that is incorrect, and write the correct pronoun above it. If a sentence is correct,write Cafter it.
