Pronouns

1. Pronouns • Take the place of nouns • It can take the place of a person, place or thing. • The word that the pronoun refers to is the antecedent Ramon visited Death Valley, and he was impressed.

2. Be Careful with Pronouns! Overusing pronouns can create a mystery for your reader. He came with me to the store. His friend came too. He was so rude to the cashier at the store, he asked us to leave, and I was embarrassed. He wasn’t though. WHO IS HE?

3. Subject Pronouns: take the place of a subject or predicate noun following a linking verb SingularSubject First Person I Second Person you Third Person he, she, it Plural First Person we Second Person you Third Person they

4. Examples Pronouns as subjects: Mr. Collins likes to walk in the park. He walks his dog there every day. Predicate Pronouns: The owner of the dog was he.

5. Strategy: Isolate the pronoun to make sure it is correct Which sounds correct? We students always enjoy snow days. Us students always enjoy snow days. Isolate the pronoun. Now which sound better? We always enjoy snow days. Us always enjoy snow days. Correct: We students always enjoy snow days.

6. Subject Pronoun Practice • (We, Us) mystery fans have started a club at our school. • Sometimes, (we, us) students get tired of the cafeteria food. • Brittany and I don’t always get along; in fact, (she, her) and I fight all the time. • After the game, my friends and (I, me) went to Dairy Queen for some ice cream. • At Andew’s party, (him, he) and I played Guitar Hero all night. • Over the break, Jamie and (I, me) went to see three new movies. • No one can eat as many chicken wings as (I, me). • My uncle came to visit, and my dad and (he, him) watched the Eagles play the Giants. • I’m very tall, but my sister is even taller than (I, me).

7. Subject Pronoun Practice • (We, Us) mystery fans have started a club at our school. • Sometimes, (we, us) students get tired of the cafeteria food. • Brittany and I don’t always get along; in fact, (she, her) and I fight all the time. • After the game, my friends and (I, me) went to Dairy Queen for some ice cream. • At Andew’s party, (him, he) and I played Guitar Hero all night. • Over the break, Jamie and (I, me) went to see three new movies. • No one can eat as many chicken wings as (I, me). • My uncle came to visit, and my dad and (he, him) watched the Eagles play the Giants. • I’m very tall, but my sister is even taller than (I, me).

8. Skills Check: • After our morning run, my sister and (me/I) had a huge breakfast. • (Us/we) Americans are lucky to have freedom of speech. • I have two best friends; (them and me/ they and I) hang out all the time. • My brother and I are competitive, so (him and me / he and I) are always trying to outdo each other. • No one can eat more pizza than (I/ me). • Mrs. Wilson is always giving out green slips, and (us/we) kids are sick of it.

9. Skills Check: • After our morning run, my sister and (me/ I) had a huge breakfast. • (Us/ we) Americans are lucky to have freedom on speech. • I have two best friends; (them and me/ they and I) hang out all the time. • My brother and I are competitive, so (him and me / he and I) are always trying to outdo each other. • No one can eat more pizza than (I/ me). • Mrs. Wilson is always giving out green slips, and (us/we) kids are sick of it.

10. Object Pronouns are used as a direct object, indirect object or object of the preposition or verb SingularObject First Person me Second Person you Third Person him, her, it Plural First Person us Second Person you Third Person them

11. EXAMPLES I told herthe whole story. I can tell the story to youand him. The secret is between youand me.

12. Strategy: Isolate the pronoun to make sure it is correct Which sounds correct? My mom drove he and I to the dance. My mom drove him and I to the dance My mom drove him and me to the dance. Isolate the pronoun. Now which sound better? My mom drove he to the dance. My mom drove I to... My mom drove him to the dance. My mom drove I to… My mom drove him to the dance. My mom drove me to… Correct: My mom drove him and me to the dance.

13. Object Pronoun Practice • The neighbor’s dog chased Joe, Danny and (I, me) down the street. • On the field trip, Billy’s mom treated (he, him) and me to lunch. • For my birthday, my dad took my sisters and (I, me) to the beach for the day. • Sometimes it feels like adults never really listens to (we, us) kids. • Between you and (I, me), I didn’t study as much as I should have for that test. • She didn’t seem to care much about (we,us) voters. • During yesterday’s test, my teacher sent my friend and (I, me) to the principal for cheating. • The principal gave (we, us) students a speech on bullying in the auditorium.

14. Object Pronoun Practice • The neighbor’s dog chased Joe, Danny and (I, me) down the street. • On the field trip, Billy’s mom treated (he, him) and me to lunch. • For my birthday, my dad took my sisters and (I, me) to the beach for the day. • Sometimes it feels like adults never really listens to (we, us) kids. • Between you and (I, me), I didn’t study as much as I should have for that test. • She didn’t seem to care much about (we, us) voters. • During yesterday’s test, my teacher sent my friend and (I, me) to the principal for cheating. • The principal gave (we, us) students a speech on bullying in the auditorium.

15. Exit Slip • Mr. Carson told my friend and (I, me) to stop disrupting class. • The bus driver doesn’t like (we, us) students because we are too loud. • My parents tell me that I drive (they, them) crazy. • My friend’s uncle took (he and I, him and me) to a baseball game this past weekend. • Between (you and I, you and me), students rarely have to actually go to the bathroom.

16. Exit Slip • Mr. Carson told my friend and (I, me) to stop disrupting class. • The bus driver doesn’t like (we, us) students because we are too loud. • My parents tell me that I drive (they, them) crazy. • My friend’s uncle took (he and I, him and me) to a baseball game this past weekend. • Between (you and I, you and me), students rarely have to actually go to the bathroom.

17. Mixed Prep • Scared for our lives, Sam, Joe and (I, me) fled into the woods from the wild dog. • A wild dog chased Sam, Joe and (I, me) into the woods. • My dad took my friends, Jane and Andrea, and (I, me) to the movies. • Between you and (I, me), there is no such thing as Santa Claus. • My dad took my friend and (I, me) to an awesome skate park this weekend! • The teacher gave Steve, Michael, Jennifer and (I, me) a detention for talking. • Did you give John and (he, him) the books from the library? • Dana hopes her friend and (she, her) will make the team.

18. Mixed Prep • Scared for our lives, Sam, Joe and (I, me) fled into the woods from the wild dog. • A wild dog chased Sam, Joe and (I, me) into the woods. • My dad took my friends, Jane and Andrea, and (I, me) to the movies. • Between you and (I, me), there is no such thing as Santa Claus. • My dad took my friend and (I, me) to an awesome skate park this weekend! • The teacher gave Steve, Michael, Jennifer and (I, me) a detention for talking. • Did you give John and (he, him) the books from the libary? • Dana hopes her friend and (she, her) will make the team.

19. Skills Check 1.This past Sunday morning, my dad drove Sara and (I, me) to the diner for breakfast. 2. Andrew and (I, me) hung out this weekend; (he, him) and (I, me) went ice skating. 3. Mr. Johnson told Mike and (I, me) to finish our project by Friday. 4. My best friend is sleeping over, so (she, her) and (I, me) plan to stay up all night. 5. (We /Us) fans waited outside the stadium. 6. When the coach saw (we, us) players, he asked us to carry the equipment bags. 7. Every girl who made the soccer team brought a parent with (her, them) to the first meeting.

20. Skills Check 1.This past Sunday morning, my dad drove Sara and (I, me) to the diner for breakfast. 2. Andrew and (I, me) hung out this weekend; (he, him) and (I, me) went ice skating. 3. Mr. Johnson told Mike and (I, me) to finish our project by Friday. 4. My best friend is sleeping over, so (she, her) and (I, me) plan to stay up all night. 5. (We /Us) fans waited outside the stadium. 6. When the coach saw (we, us) players, he asked us to carry the equipment bags. 7. Every girl who made the soccer team brought a parent with (her, them) to the first meeting.

21. Who or Whom? • he = whohim = 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.

22. Who or Whom: Practice • I am looking for a classroom leader on (who/whom) I can depend. • (Who/whom) should I ask to the dance? • (Who/whom) ate the last piece of apple pie? • You will be shocked when I tell you (who/whom) called me last night. • (Who/Whom) is your closest friend? • (Who/Whom) will win the spelling bee this year? • To (who/whom) did you send the email? • With (who/whom) did you go to the concert?

23. Who or Whom: Practice • I am looking for a classroom leader on (who/whom) I can depend. • (Who/whom) should I ask to the dance? • (Who/whom) ate the last piece of apple pie? • You will be shocked when I tell you (who/whom) called me last night. • (Who/Whom) is your closest friend? • (Who/Whom) will win the spelling bee this year? • To (who/whom) did you send the email? • With (who/whom) did you go to the concert?

24. HW 2 • (Who/whom) did you tell? • (Who/whom) invited you to the party • To (who/whom) did you give my name? • You gave (who/whom) a valentine? • Once you finish designing the video game, (who/whom) will you invite to play it? • (Who/whom) will bring dessert to the party? • After the game, (who/whom) will the coach select as MVP? • To (who/whom) am I speaking? • From (who/whom) did you received this letter? • (Who/whom) is the lead singer?

25. HW 2 • (Who/whom) did you tell? • (Who/whom) invited you to the party • To (who/whom) did you give my name? • You gave (who/whom) a valentine? • Once you finish designing the video game, (who/whom) will you invite to play it? • (Who/whom) will bring dessert to the party? • After the game, (who/whom) will the coach select as MVP? • To (who/whom) am I speaking? • From (who/whom) did you received this letter? • (Who/whom) is the lead singer?

26. Antecedent: the word that a pronoun replaces. Pronouns must agree with their antecedents in number, person and gender.

27. Agreement in Number The Eagles have their challenges this year. Sam Bradford has thrown his share of interceptions.

28. Agreement in person Louis likes hismysteries to have surprise enders. You want a story to grab your attention.

29. Agreement in gender Lois Lowrysets many of her stories in the future. In The Giver, Jonah faces many challenges in his world.

30. Agreement in number, person, and gender • Jane and Sarah said (she, they) were too tired to skate any longer. • Jane and Jill called (her, their) friend. • Please remind your students to bring (his or her, their) emergency cards tomorrow. • Every worker in this office needs (his or her, their) own computer. • The woman’s son refused to carry (his, their) own backpack. • Beth and Jane reported another student to (her, their) teacher. • The group finally finished (its, their) project. • The choir completed (its, their) final performance.

31. Agreement in number, person, and gender • Jane and Sarah said (she, they) were too tired to skate any longer. • Jane and Jill called (her, their) friend. • Please remind your students to bring (his or her, their) emergency cards tomorrow. • Every worker in this office needs (his or her, their) own computer. • The woman’s son refused to carry (his, their) own backpack. • Beth and Jane reported another student to (her, their) teacher. • The group finally finished (its, their) project. • The choir completed (its, their) final performance.

32. Non-graded Skills Check: • Either Bill or John will bring a sample of (his, their) own work. • Mary and Sue said (she, they) would be early. • Every student wants to impress (his or her, their) professors. • John and Jim said (he, they) were not exercising regularly. • The jury members were asked to return to (its, their) seats. • John and Bob were willing to admit that (he, they) had cheated. • The sisters studied together to prepare for (her, their) midterms. • Not one member of the soccer team remembered to bring (his, their) money for team pictures.

33. Non-graded Skills Check: • Either Bill or John will bring a sample of (his, their) own work. • Mary and Sue said (she, they) would be early. • Every student wants to impress (his or her, their) professors. • John and Jim said (he, they) were not exercising regularly. • The jury members were asked to return to (its, their) seats. • John and Bob were willing to admit that (he, they) had cheated. • The sisters studied together to prepare for (her, their) midterms. • Not one member of the soccer team remembered to bring (his, their) money for team pictures.

34. Confusing Pronouns Usage • An confusing pronoun reference is one in which the antecedent is not clear. Take the following sentences for example: Confusing Reference:After I go to the store, I’ll drive over to pick her up. • Who is her? Unless the antecedent appeared earlier in the text, this is an ambiguous reference. Did Steve and his brother look through the manual before trying to fix his computer? • Who does his refer to? Steve or his brother?

35. What’s Wrong? • Edwin told Kenny that Dr. Wilson suspected that he cheated on the chemistry exam. • Jane discussed the new strategy with Jill. She decided to go ahead as planned. . • On the news today, it said that a sinkhole appeared on Primrose Avenue. • Jane says the course is fun to teach because it’s small, andthey’remotivated. • Take the books from the shelves and dust them with a clean cloth.

36. What’s Wrong? • Edwin told Kenny that Dr. Wilson suspected that Edwin cheated on the chemistry exam. • Jane discussed the new strategy with Jill. Janedecided to go ahead as planned. . • On the news today,  a reporter said that a sinkhole appeared on Primrose Avenue. • Jane says the course is fun to teach because theclassis small, and the students motivated. • Take the books from the shelves and dust the shelves with a clean cloth.

37. What’s Wrong? • Emily roomed with Bella at camp but her messiness became a problem. • Hares are often mistaken for rabbits even though their ears, legs, and feet are much bigger. • Brad accidentally bumped into the waiter and food splattered all over his shirt. • They say that neither candidate is appealing so why bother? • On my street, they pick up garbage on Mondays.

38. What’s Wrong? • Emily roomed with Bella at camp but Bella’smessiness became a problem. • Hares are often mistaken for rabbits even though their ears, legs, and feet are much bigger. • Brad accidentally bumped into the waiter and food splattered all over his shirt. • They say that neither candidate is appealing so why bother? • On my street, they pick up garbage on Mondays.

39. What’s Wrong? • After removing the sculpture from the cabinet, Mary sold it the next weekend. • When Carol visited her friend, she had the flu. • Although Mrs. Smith was wealthy, she made poor use of it. • At the Naval Academy, they all wear uniforms. • In that store, they make the customer feel stupid. • Although Steve had a great interest in politics, he didn’t want to be one.

40. What’s Wrong? • After removing the sculpture from the cabinet, Mary sold the sculpture the next weekend. • When Carol visited her friend, Carol had the flu. • Although Mrs. Smith was wealthy, she made poor use of her money. • At the Naval Academy, the students all wear uniforms. • In that store, the salespeople make the customer feel stupid. • Although Steve had a great interest in politics, he didn’t want to be a politician.

41. These pronouns have no antecedent. Replace them! • Heate everything on his plate but did not even thank us for it. • I liked the game, but they were rude. • They all wanted to see the show, but he wouldn’t let them in.  • He gave him the money to deposit. • Although Mrs. Smith was wealthy, she made poor use of it.

42. Indefinite pronouns Singular: another everybody nothing anybody everyone one anyone everything somebody anything neither someone each no one __________________________________________________ Plural: both few many several __________________________________________________ Both: all any most none some

43. Some are singular Everyone took his or her camera to the lake. One dropped hiscamera in the water by mistake.

44. Some are plural Severalreported their sightings of the monster. Manycould not believe their own eyes!

45. Some can be either Most of the monster story has itsorigin in fantasy. Mostof the monster stories have theirorigins in fantasy.

46. Indefinite Pronoun Practice 1. Most of the library books (has, have) been returned. 2. Everybody on the bus (was, were) going to Cleveland. 3. Few of the men (is, are) going to play in the tournament. 4. Neither of the two senators (has, have) explained the matter. 5. All of us (is, are) hoping that Steve will win. 6. Nobody (knows, know) the answer to your question. 7. Several of the retired men (has, have) started volunteer tutoring at the school. 8 One of them (is, are) badly mistaken. 9 Everyone at the birthday party (was, were) somehow related to Jean.

47. Indefinite Pronoun Practice 1. Most of the library books (has, have) been returned. 2. Everybody on the bus (was, were) going to Cleveland. 3. Few of the men (is, are) going to play in the tournament. 4. Neither of the two senators (has, have) explained the matter. 5. All of us (is, are) hoping that Steve will win. 6. Nobody (knows, know) the answer to your question. 7. Several of the retired men (has, have) started volunteer tutoring at the school. 8 One of them (is, are) badly mistaken. 9 Everyone at the birthday party (was, were) somehow related to Jean.

48. More Indefinite Pronoun Practice 10. No one (is, are) doing his best work. 11. (Is, Are) there any of the pie left? 12. Both of the girls (is, are) going to Ohio State next fall. 13. Many of the club members (wants, want) to visit Disneyland. 14. (Is, Are) somebody looking for a lost glove? 15. Some of the salad (has, have) been eaten. 16. Some of us (has, have) never ridden bicycles before. 17. None of the milk (was, were) sour. 18. Each of us (was, were) planning a trip. 19. (Has, Have) anyone seen my sweater? 20. Both of the girls (is, are) good singers.

49. More Indefinite Pronoun Practice 10. No one (is, are) doing his best work. 11. (Is, Are) there any of the pie left? 12. Both of the girls (is, are) going to Ohio State next fall. 13. Many of the club members (wants, want) to visit Disneyland. 14. (Is, Are) somebody looking for a lost glove? 15. Some of the salad (has, have) been eaten. 16. Some of us (has, have) never ridden bicycles before. 17. None of the milk (was, were) sour. 18. Each of us (was, were) planning a trip. 19. (Has, Have) anyone seen my sweater? 20. Both of the girls (is, are) good singers.

50. Indefinite Pronoun HW 3 • Neither Mary nor Laura has turned in (her, their) report. 2. Anybody can learn to set up (his or her, their) own tent. 3. Each of the boys takes care of (his, their) own room. 4. Neither Tom nor Jim can give (his, their) report today. 5. Anyone can join our group if (he or she, they) is really interested. 6. The team can't play (its, their) best when it's too hot. 7. Either Bill or Tony will lend you (his, their) book. 8. Everyone should do (his or her, their) best work on the project. 9. George wants to go into politics; he finds (it, them) exciting. 10. Everyone should be in (his or her, their) seat before the curtain goes up.