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

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.

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

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.

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.

______________ 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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