What are Pronouns? Grades 3-5 I He WeWe Sh e Us

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There are four special kinds of pronouns: 1.Demonstrative 2.Relative 3.Interrogative 4.Indefinite

A demonstrative pronoun points out a specific person, place, or thing. These are four demonstrative pronouns SingularPlural This That These Those

A relative pronoun begins a subordinate clause and connects it to another idea in the same sentence. There are five relative pronouns: that who whose which whom

Demonstrative or Relative 1.This is my favorite book. 2.That is the last of the cake. 3.The ring that you ordered is being held at the service desk. 4.The waiter who took my order brought me the wrong plate. 5.Are those your glasses? 6.Of the two poems, which is your favortie? 7.The man with whom I was speaking is my pastor. 8.These are the most comfortable jeans. 9.The girl whose father owns the car dealership has a new car. demonstrative relative demonstrative relative demonstrative relative

An interrogative pronoun is used to begin question. There are five interrogative pronouns: what which who whom whose

SingularPluralSingular or Plural anyone neither each no one either one everything other Everyone somebody both few many others several all; any more, most none some Indefinite pronouns refer to people, places, or things, often without specifying which ones.

Interrogative or Indefinite 1.Which dog did she decide to adopt? 2.Neither of the kittens were left behind. 3.Both of the birds have had their wings clipped. 4.Who brought me these beautiful flowers? 5.To whom was she speaking? 6.Out of that entire box of cookies, there were none left. 7.Whose jacket was left on the coat rack? 8.Next time I am running late, will somebody please give me a call? indefinite interrogative interrogative

ENGLISH I 1 st We You 2 nd You (all) He, She, It 3 rd They Subject Pronouns SINGULAR PLURAL PERSON

Subject Pronouns English doesn’t pay much attention to the gender of plural subjects, but in Spanish…… ENGLISH I 1 st We You 2 nd You (all) He, She, It 3 rd They SPANISH YoNosotros TúVosotros Él, Ella, ¤Ellos SPANISH Nosotras Vosotras Ellas SPANISH YoNosotros/as TúVosotros/as Él, Ella, ¤Ellos, Ellas SINGULARPLURAL

Subject Pronouns Spanish has two pronouns for “you” – T Ú = YOU – U STED = YOU The difference relates to the “social register” – T Ú = YOU ( FAMILIAR ) – U STED = YOU ( FORMAL ) Because of its grammatical properties, usted will always be grouped with él and ella (like- wise, ustedes will be with ellos and ellas)

SPANISH YoNosotros/as TúVosotros/as Él, Ella, Usted Ellos, Ellas, Ustedes Subject Pronouns

However, Latin American speakers use ustedes instead of vosotros SPANISH YoNosotros/as TúVosotros/as Él, Ella, Usted Ellos, Ellas, Ustedes Subject Pronouns Spain YoNosotros/as TúVosotros/as Él, Ella, Usted Ellos, Ellas, Ustedes Latin America YoNosotros/as Tú Él, Ella, Usted Ellos, Ellas, Ustedes

Examples: 1. Heher 1. He took her place in the game. 2. Their 2. Their main objective is to scare students.

Now you try. Which of the following contains a correct pronoun? A.A hill is next to them. It is very steep.A hill is next to them. It is very steep. B.Jeff rides his new bike. Him rides it down the block.Jeff rides his new bike. Him rides it down the block. C.Rickie gets on the plane. They are very excited about his trip.Rickie gets on the plane. They are very excited about his trip.

Missed it! Try Again Think about what or who the pronoun represents.

Got it! Now try another. A hill is next to them. It is very steep. A hill= It

Choose the correct pronoun. Skateboards are fun, but can be dangerous. A.themthem B.itit C.theythey D.wewe

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Got it! Now try another. Skateboards are fun, but they can be dangerous Skateboards = they

Choose the correct pronoun. Speed bumps help to slow down cars. are found in many parking lots. A.ItIt B.YouYou C.ThemThem D.TheyThey

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Got it! Now try another. Speed bumps help to slow down cars. They are found in many parking lots. bumps = They

Choose the correct pronoun. Marisa and Nora made their own costumes. wanted to save money. A.ThemThem B.WeWe C.TheyThey D.SheShe

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Got it! Now try another. Marisa and Nora made their own costumes. They wanted to save money. Marisa and Nora = They

Which of the following contains a correct pronoun? A. A hill is next to them. They are very steep.A hill is next to them. They are very steep. B. Jeff rides his new bike. Him rides it down the block.Jeff rides his new bike. Him rides it down the block. C. Rickie gets on the plane. He is very excited about his trip.Rickie gets on the plane. He is very excited about his trip.

Missed it! Try Again Think about what or who the pronoun represents.

Got it! Now try another. Rickie gets on the plane. He is very excited about his trip. Rickie = He

Which of the following contains a correct pronoun? A.Blake skated to the edge of the rink. He was finished with practice.Blake skated to the edge of the rink. He was finished with practice. B.The house has two stories. She was built in 1910.The house has two stories. She was built in C.Mary and Dave rode their bikes to the playground. Them will build a sandcastle.Mary and Dave rode their bikes to the playground. Them will build a sandcastle.

Missed it! Try Again Think about what or who the pronoun represents.

Got it! Blake skated to the edge of the rink. He was finished with practice. Blake = He