1. Introduction to Pronouns
Or, Why You Needed To Learn Nouns In The First Place

2. Let’s start with the basics…
A pronoun, in its simplest definition, is: A word used to replace the noun – usually to avoid repeating the noun over and over again. Imagine these sentences and how awful they are: Many people find grammar difficult. Lots of people were never taught grammar in school. Grammar has therefore become a source of anxiety. Some people might actually call grammar a minefield.

3. The Types of Pronouns
10 types of pronouns?! I’ll never memorize all of these!
Subjective Pronouns
Objective Pronouns
Singular Pronouns
Relative Pronouns
Reflexive Pronouns
Reciprocal Pronouns
Possessive Pronouns
Indefinite Pronouns
Demonstrative Pronouns
Interrogative Pronouns

4. First Thing’s First (I’m the Realest)
The noun which a pronouns refers to is called its ANTECEDENT. (Ant-eh- see-dent)
Let’s practice finding these ANTECEDENTS.
Ms. Owsley says that she is going to teach us all about pronouns – yay!
2. Maria worked so hard on the poem, and it was the best in the class.
3. It is important to wear your seatbelt because it will save your life.
4. The principal yelled at the students because they were acting out.
5. During a fire drill, you have to follow the rules because they allow us to make sure that everyone is present and accounted for.

5. First Thing’s First (I’m the Realest)
The noun which a pronouns refers to is called its ANTECEDENT. (Ant-eh- see-dent)
Let’s practice finding these ANTECEDENTS.
Ms. Owsley says that she is going to teach us all about pronouns – yay!
2. Maria worked so hard on the poem, and it was the best in the class.
3. It is important to wear your seatbelt because it will save your life.
4. The principal yelled at the students because they were acting out.
5. During a fire drill, you have to follow the rules because they allow us to make sure that everyone is present and accounted for.

6. ______________ was so excited that it was almost Friday.
Subjective Pronouns
A pronoun is SUBJECTIVE when it is the thing DOING THE ACTION in a sentence.
Think of this sentence:
______________ was so excited that it was almost Friday.

7. Subjective Pronouns
______________ was so excited that it was almost Friday. What pronouns would fit into this space?
Type of Person/Group
Subjective Pronoun
The person who is speaking
Boy
Girl
Group of kids

8. Subjective Pronouns
______________ was so excited that it was almost Friday. What pronouns would fit into this space? I
Type of Person/Group
Subjective Pronoun
The person who is speaking I
Boy
Girl
Group of kids

9. He Subjective Pronouns
______________ was so excited that it was almost Friday. What pronouns would fit into this space? He
Type of Person/Group
Subjective Pronoun
The person who is speaking I
Boy He
Girl
Group of kids

10. She Subjective Pronouns
______________ was so excited that it was almost Friday. What pronouns would fit into this space?
She
Type of Person/Group
Subjective Pronoun
The person who is speaking I
Boy He
Girl
She
Group of kids

11. They Subjective Pronouns
______________ were so excited that it was almost Friday. What pronouns would fit into this space?
They
Type of Person/Group
Subjective Pronoun
The person who is speaking I
Boy He
Girl
She
Group of kids
They

12. Objective Pronouns
A pronoun is OBJECTIVE when it is the thing RECEIVING THE ACTION in a sentence.
Think of this sentence:
Mom asked _________ to do the dishes and the laundry while she was at work.

13. Objective Pronouns
Think of this sentence:
Mom asked _________ to do the dishes and the laundry while she was at work.
Type of Person/Group
Objective Pronoun
The person who is speaking
Boy
Girl
Group of kids

14. Objective Pronouns
Think of this sentence:
Mom asked _________ to do the dishes and the laundry while she was at work. me
Type of Person/Group
Objective Pronoun
The person who is speaking me
Boy
Girl
Group of kids

15. Objective Pronouns
Think of this sentence:
Mom asked _________ to do the dishes and the laundry while she was at work.
him
Type of Person/Group
Objective Pronoun
The person who is speaking me
Boy
him
Girl
Group of kids

16. Objective Pronouns
Think of this sentence:
Mom asked _________ to do the dishes and the laundry while she was at work.
her
Type of Person/Group
Objective Pronoun
The person who is speaking me
Boy
him
Girl
her
Group of kids

17. Objective Pronouns
Think of this sentence:
Mom asked _________ to do the dishes and the laundry while she was at work.
them
Type of Person/Group
Objective Pronoun
The person who is speaking me
Boy
him
Girl
her
Group of kids
them

18. Let’s see what all of these different types of pronouns look like.
Subjective
Objective
Possessive
Reflexive
First Person I Me
Second Person
Third Person- Masculine
Third Person- Feminine
Third Person - Plural

19. Subjective Objective Possessive Reflexive
Let’s see what all of these different types of pronouns look like.
(Type)
Subjective
Objective
Possessive
Reflexive
First Person I Me
Second Person
You
Third Person- Masculine
Third Person- Feminine
Third Person - Plural

20. Subjective Objective Possessive Reflexive
Let’s see what all of these different types of pronouns look like.
(Type)
Subjective
Objective
Possessive
Reflexive
First Person I Me
Second Person
You
Third Person- Masculine He
Him
Third Person- Feminine
Third Person - Plural

21. Subjective Objective Possessive Reflexive
Let’s see what all of these different types of pronouns look like.
(Type)
Subjective
Objective
Possessive
Reflexive
First Person I Me
Second Person
You
Third Person- Masculine He
Him
Third Person- Feminine
She
Her
Third Person - Plural

22. Subjective Objective Possessive Reflexive
Let’s see what all of these different types of pronouns look like.
(Type)
Subjective
Objective
Possessive
Reflexive
First Person I Me
Second Person
You
Third Person- Masculine He
Him
Third Person- Feminine
She
Her
Third Person - Plural
They
Them

23. Possessive Pronouns
The thing to remember about possessive pronouns (which show ownership of things) is that THEY NEVER GET APOSTROPHES.
Unlike nouns and proper nouns (Lauren’s, Bob’s, Steve’s, the dog’s, the neighbor’s, etc.), pronouns DO NOT (I repeat) GET APOSTROPHES.
This will be helpful for you when remembering the difference between its and it’s, they’re and their, and your and you’re.

24. Subjective Objective Possessive Reflexive
Let’s see what all of these different types of pronouns look like.
(Type)
Subjective
Objective
Possessive
Reflexive
First Person I Me
Second Person
You
Third Person- Masculine He
Him
Third Person- Feminine
She
Her
Third Person - Plural
They
Them

25. Mine Your His Hers Their Subjective Objective Possessive Reflexive I
Let’s see what all of these different types of pronouns look like.
(Type)
Subjective
Objective
Possessive
Reflexive
First Person I Me
Mine
Second Person
You
Your
Third Person- Masculine He
Him
His
Third Person- Feminine
She
Her
Hers
Third Person - Plural
They
Them
Their

26. Reflexive Pronouns Type of Person/Group Reflexive Pronoun
Reflexive Pronouns are pronouns which REFLECT BACK on an antecedent or other pronoun. These are probably the single most misused pronoun type. Let’s make sure you don’t fall into the group of people that constantly uses these incorrectly!
Type of Person/Group
Reflexive Pronoun
First Person (I, me)
Second Person (You)
Third Person – Masculine
Third Person – Feminine
Third Person – Plural

27. Reflexive Pronouns Type of Person/Group Reflexive Pronoun
You can only use a reflexive pronoun when you have ALREADY SAID THE ORIGINAL PRONOUN or ANTECEDENT. For example: She was so proud because she fixed the table _________________. For example: They looked at ____________ in the mirror and didn’t like what they saw.
Type of Person/Group
Reflexive Pronoun
First Person (I, me)
Second Person (You)
Third Person – Masculine
Third Person – Feminine
Third Person – Plural

28. Reflexive Pronouns Type of Person/Group Reflexive Pronoun
You can only use a reflexive pronoun when you have ALREADY SAID THE ORIGINAL PRONOUN or ANTECEDENT. For example: She was so proud because she fixed the table _________________. For example: They looked at ____________ in the mirror and didn’t like what they saw.
Type of Person/Group
Reflexive Pronoun
First Person (I, me)
Myself
Second Person (You)
Yourself
Third Person – Masculine
Himself
Third Person – Feminine
Herself
Third Person – Plural
Themselves

29. Mine Your His Hers Their Subjective Objective Possessive Reflexive I
Let’s see what all of these different types of pronouns look like.
(Type)
Subjective
Objective
Possessive
Reflexive
First Person I Me
Mine
Myself
Second Person
You
Your
Yourself
Third Person- Masculine He
Him
His
Himself
Third Person- Feminine
She
Her
Hers
Herself
Third Person - Plural
They
Them
Their
Themselves