A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun. A noun is a naming word.

For example: Murray knew that Murray was older than the rest.

Could be written as: Murray knew that he was older than the rest.

Look at these pronouns -

Copy these sentences and choose the correct pronoun to complete them.

1. They team was happy when ------- won the cup.
2. Lisa said ------ was pleased to see her Nan.
3. When the girls walked in the snow ------- soon got cold.
4. Joe asked a lady the way to the shop. ------- told him how to get there.
5. Have you seen my kite? ------ was under the stairs.
6. Bill, Bob, Ted! Where are ------?
7. Belinda Martin. Never heard of ------.
8. The boys stood in a huddle looking at Mr Cockcroft. ------ will never believe ------ will he?

Complete these sentences, adding a pronoun in the gap(s) as you copy them out.

1. I like these biscuits. -------- are my favourites.
2. Tony put his comic down. After ----- had eaten ------- tea ---- could not find ------ anywhere.
3. Don't climb that tree or you might hurt -----------.
4. The girls got the best marks in the test. -------- were very pleased with ---------- .
5. Greg ran after Helen. ------ chased ------- all the way to school.
6. Joe fell in a muddy puddle. ------- washed ------- until ---- was completely clean.

Pronouns can be singular (me or you) or they can be plural (us or you). As you can see, the pronoun you can be singular or plural.

In your book write two headings:

Singular Pronouns, Plural Pronouns

Write each of these pronouns under the correct heading:

In your books write down:

1. two masculine pronouns
2. two feminine pronouns
3. one neutral pronoun

Now write a sentence for each of the pronouns in a, b and c.