English 4 U

Grammar

Pronoun Worksheets

Worksheet 1.
PRONOUNS (Personal and Possessive)
Pronouns are words that take the place of nouns. Personal
pronouns replace nouns that refer to people or things.
e.g. I me we us our she her his him them you they he their

Rewrite each sentence and replace the selected word or words with a personal pronoun below.
 her him it he they she

1. Tony said that Tony was happy to help.
…………………………………………………….
2. Felicity said Felicity was walking to the shop.
……………………………………………………….
3. The cat purrs when you pat the cat.
……………………………………………………….
4. The swimmers train hard so the swimmers need plenty of rest.
……………………………………………………….
5. Todd asked Clint to help Todd.
……………………………………………………….
6. Margie said Jane could walk home with Margie.
……………………………………………………….

Worksheet 2.
PRONOUNS (Personal and Possessive)
Pronouns are words that take the place of nouns. Personal
pronouns replace nouns that refer to people or things.
e.g. I me we us our she her his him them you they he their

Circle the word/s that the selected personal pronoun replaces.

1. Blake kicked the ball and then he ran to the end of the field.
2. The plumber fixed the pipe then he fixed the tap.
3. Georgia said she was going to the movies.
4. The runners were exhausted so they stopped for a drink.
5. Julia will top the class if she continues to study hard.
6. The boys said they would help their dad stack the wood.
7. Isaac wanted to borrow my skateboard so I let him use it.
8. Sarah asked for the book so I gave it to her.

 Worksheet 3.
 PRONOUNS (Personal and Possessive)
Pronouns are words that take the place of nouns. Personal
pronouns replace nouns that refer to people or things.
e.g. I me we us our she her his him them you they he their

Choose the correct personal pronoun to fill each space below.

1. Where is the cat? I have not seen ……….. all day.
(him, it)
2. Are ………. coming to the swimming pool?
(you, us)
3. I gave Nadia’s video back to ………. .
(she, her)
4. Did I return it to ………. ?
(you, I)
5. Our grandparents always give ………. lollies.
(we, us)
6. ………. was the first girl to complete the course.
(she, he)
7. ……….. tried to make their escape down a back alley.
(he, they)
8. ………. am doing my homework tonight.
(I, we)

 Worksheet 4.
PRONOUNS (Personal and Possessive)
Pronouns are words that take the place of nouns. Personal
pronouns replace nouns that refer to people or things.
e.g. I me we us our she her his him them you they he their

Rewrite the following sentences replacing the selected word or words with a personal pronoun.

1. Tamara and Paige went to the concert together.
…………………………………………………….
2. Ben left his mobile phone at home.
……………………………………………………….
3. The giraffe could reach the leaves at the top of the tree.
……………………………………………………….
4. Jessica has seen that movie already.
……………………………………………………….
5. “Liam was the first back,” said Liam.
……………………………………………………….
6. The teacher had misplaced her keys .
……………………………………………………….

 Worksheet 5.
PRONOUNS (Personal and Possessive)
A possessive pronoun is a special type of personal pronoun
that shows ownership.
e.g. mine yours his hers its ours theirs

Choose a possessive pronoun to fill the spaces below.

1. The car is owned by Mr. Blackwell. The car is …………. .
2. The cassette player belongs to me. The cassette player is …….…. .
3. You won the prize. It is ………… .
4. The motorbikes are owned by them. The motorbikes are ……….. .
5. The glasses belong to Miss Hodder. They are ………… .
6. You now own the puppy. It is ………… .
7. We found the rock. It is ………… .
8. I bought the ticket. It is ………… .

Worksheet 6.
PRONOUNS (Relative and Interrogative)
Relative pronouns are often used to join sentences together.
These are the main relative pronouns:-
who whom whose (refer to people)
which that (refer to animals, places or things)

Choose the correct relative pronoun to fill each space below.

1. These are the coins ……….. are very valuable.
(that, who)
2. I know the boy ………. won the race.
(which, who)
3. You can catch the train ………. will be here soon.
(that, who)
4. She is the woman ………. cat is lost.
(whose, who)
5. This is the billy cart ………. Casey made.
(who, which)
6. Do you know ………. bag that is?
(that, whose)
7. I loved the book ……….. was written by my favourite author.
(which, who)
8. Is this the bull ………. knocked down the fence?
(who, which)

Worksheet 7.
PRONOUNS (Relative and Interrogative)
Relative pronouns are often used to join sentences together.
These are the main relative pronouns:-
who whom whose (refer to people)
which that (refer to animals, places or things)

Choose the correct relative pronoun, either who or that, to
complete each sentence below.

1. A garage is a building ……….. stores vehicles.
2. A calculator is an instrument ………. does calculations.
3. A coach is a person ………. trains athletes.
4. A kangaroo is an animal ………. carries its babies in a pouch.
5. A barber is a person ………. cuts hair.
6. A real estate agent is a person ………. sells houses.
7. A skunk is an animal ……….. gives off a strong smell.
8. A soldier is a person ………. fights wars.

Worksheet 8.
PRONOUNS (Relative and Interrogative)
Relative pronouns are often used to join sentences together.
These are the main relative pronouns:-
who whom whose (refer to people)
which that (refer to animals, places or things)

Choose the correct relative pronoun, either who, whose or which, to complete each sentence below.

1. A baker is a person ……….. bakes bread.
2. A firefighter is a person ………. job is to fight fires.
3. A teller is a person ………. works in a bank.
4. An elephant is an animal ………. has a trunk.
5. A seal is an animal ………. has flippers.
6. A chemist is a person ………. sells medicines.
7. A doctor is a person ……….. job is to care for sick people.
8. A kookaburra is a bird ……….laughs.

Worksheet 9.
PRONOUNS (Relative and Interrogative)
Interrogative pronouns are used to ask questions.
There are the five interrogative pronouns:-
who whom whose (refer to people)
which what (refer to animals, places or things)

Choose the correct interrogative pronoun to complete
each question below.

1. ……...….. wants another sausage?
(what, who)
2. …...……. do you want to do now?
(what, who)
3. …...……. is the skateboard?
(whose, who)
4. ….…..…. is the next song on the tape?
(what, who)
5. To ……...…. am I speaking?
(whose, whom)
6. …………. is the largest lake?
(whose, which)
7. ………….. is likely to happen now?
(which, what)
8. …………. chose that present?
(who, what)

Worksheet 10
PRONOUNS (Relative and Interrogative)
Interrogative pronouns are used to ask questions.
There are the five interrogative pronouns:-
who whom whose (refer to people)
which what (refer to animals, places or things)

Rearrange these words to make questions that start with an interrogative pronoun..

1. is coming to who dinner ?
…………………………………………………………………….
2. mountain the is which tallest ?
…………………………………………………………………….
3. your colour what favourite is ?
…………………………………………………………………….
4. which the is book cheapest ?
…………………………………………………………………….
5. bag green the is whose ?
…………………………………………………………………….
6. player your who favourite is ?
…………………………………………………………………….

Worksheet 11.
PRONOUNS (Demonstrative)
Demonstrative pronouns stand for and refer to a noun.
These words are demonstrative pronouns:-
this that these those
If this, that, these or those is used in front of a noun it
becomes a demonstrative adjective.
e.g. These are the fish we caught. (Demonstrative pronoun)
We caught these fish. (Demonstrative adjective)

Choose whether the selected word is a demonstrative pronoun or a demonstrative adjective.

1. That dog has fleas. …………………..
2. This is the exact spot. …………………..
3. These clothes need washing. …………………..
4. Those are no longer needed. …………………..
5. She selected this. …………………..
6. These are the ones we are looking for. …………………..
7. That behaviour is not acceptable. …………………..
8. How did he learn all these facts? …………………..

Worksheet 12.
PRONOUNS (Demonstrative)
Demonstrative pronouns stand for and refer to a noun.
These words are demonstrative pronouns:-
this that these those
If this, that, these or those is used in front of a noun it becomes a demonstrative adjective.
e.g. These are the fish we caught. (Demonstrative pronoun)
We caught these fish. (Demonstrative adjective)

Choose whether the selected word is a demonstrative pronoun or a demonstrative adjective.

1. This will surprise you. …………………..
2. She has read all these books. …………………..
3. This award will give her confidence. …………………..
4. That tent is too small. …………………..
5. Do you want that in your report? …………………..
6. What do you want me to do with these? …………………..
7. These shoes are too expensive. …………………..
8. Do you want me to remember that? …………………..

Worksheet 13.
PRONOUNS (Demonstrative)
Demonstrative pronouns stand for and refer to a noun.
This or that is used to refer to a singular (one) noun, these or those is used to refer to a plural (more than one) noun.
e.g This movie is exciting. (Singular)
 These movies are exciting. (Plural)

Choose the correct demonstrative pronoun or adjective to complete the sentences below.

1. ……...….. were given to me by a friend.
(these, this)
2. …...……. car could do with a wash.
(those, this)
3. Do you know …...……. person?
(this, these)
4. ….…..…. is not what I asked for.
(these, that)
5. ……...…. are the ones we need.
(those, this)
6. …………. painting is not finished.
(this, these)
7. ………….. are a waste of time.
(these, that)
8. …………. is my first choice.
(that, those)

Worksheet 14.
PRONOUNS (Demonstrative)
Demonstrative pronouns stand for and refer to a noun.
This or that is used to refer to a singular (one) noun, these or those is used to refer to a plural (more than one) noun.
e.g This movie is exciting. (Singular)
These movies are exciting. (Plural)

Choose whether the demonstrative pronouns or adjectives have been used correctly or incorrectly in the following sentences.

1. Those dogs are hungry. …………………
(correct or incorrect)
2. I know this answers are correct. …………………
(correct or incorrect)
3. When will these apple be ripe? …………………
(correct or incorrect)
4. This sweets are delicious. …………………
(correct or incorrect)
5. I hope that jacket is warm enough. …………………
(correct or incorrect)
6. I wish you could see this. …………………
(correct or incorrect)
7. Are you going to wear this jeans? …………………
(correct or incorrect)
8. Do not worry about that. …………………
(correct or incorrect)

Worksheet 15.
PRONOUNS (Demonstrative)
Demonstrative pronouns stand for and refer to a noun.
These words are demonstrative pronouns:-
this that these those
If this, that, these or those is used in front of a noun it becomes a demonstrative adjective.
e.g. These are the fish we caught. (Demonstrative pronoun)
We caught these fish. (Demonstrative adjective)

Unscramble the following sentences and rewrite them in the space below.

1. fossils discovered these who ?
……………………………………………………….
2. dirty glasses those are .
……………………………………………………….
3. you with what this doing are ?
……………………………………………………….
4. cute puppies these are .
……………………………………………………….
5. month birthday my this is .
……………………………………………………….
6. help with chores I those will .
…………….………………………………………….

Worksheet 16.
PRONOUNS (Reflexive and Emphatic)
Reflexive/emphatic pronouns are formed by adding –self
or -selves to personal pronouns.
These are reflexive/emphatic pronouns:-
myself yourself himself herself itself
ourselves yourselves themselves
A reflexive pronoun is used to refer back to the personal noun or pronoun that is the subject of the sentences.

Choose a reflexive pronoun to complete these sentences.
itself himself myself yourselves yourself themselves herself ourselves

1. He made …………….…… a cup of tea.
2. They only have …………………. to blame.
3. We are pleased with …………………. .
4. The dog retrieved the paper by …………………. .
5. You have to answer the question …………………. .
6. I am happy to sit by …………………. .
7. She always liked to travel by …………………. .
8. You are all require to pay …………………. .

Worksheet 17.
PRONOUNS (Reflexive and Emphatic)
Reflexive/emphatic pronouns are formed by adding –self
or -selves to personal pronouns.
These are reflexive/emphatic pronouns:-
myself yourself himself herself itself
ourselves yourselves themselves
A reflexive pronoun is used to refer back to the personal noun or pronoun that is the subject of the sentences.

Choose a reflexive pronoun to complete these sentences.
themselves itself yourself myself ourselves himself yourselves herself

1. I would like to see it …………….…… .
2. Jacob often went running by …………………. .
3. The parrot learned to open the cage door by …………………. .
4. The teachers cleaned the classrooms …………………. .
5. Nicole was able to mow the lawn by …………………. .
6. You should all listen to it …………………. .
7. We have been asked to make it …………………. .
8. You will have to make it …………………. .

Worksheet 18.
PRONOUNS (Reflexive and Emphatic)
Reflexive/emphatic pronouns are formed by adding –self
or -selves to personal pronouns.
These are reflexive/emphatic pronouns:-
myself yourself himself herself itself ourselves yourselves themselves
A reflexive pronoun is used to refer back to the personal noun or pronoun that is the subject of the sentences.

Unscramble the following sentences and rewrite them in the space below.

1. all grandmother by my herself housework did her .
…………………………………………………….
2. himself use to Toby learned computer by the how .
……………………………………………………….
3. finished Zoe the project and Lisa themselves .
……………………………………………………….
4. intend myself visit I to her .
……………………………………………………….
5. all yourselves taste are you can it .
……………………………………………………….
6. horse feed itself the could .
………………………………………………………

Worksheet 19.
PRONOUNS (Reflexive and Emphatic)
Reflexive/emphatic pronouns are formed by adding –self or -selves to personal pronouns.
These are reflexive/emphatic pronouns:-
myself yourself himself herself itself ourselves yourselves themselves
An emphatic pronoun is used to emphasize a noun in a sentence.

Choose a emphatic pronoun to complete these sentences.
yourself myself herself himself ourselves themselves

1. I …………….…… will repair the bike.
2. The drivers …………………. cleared the track.
3. The mayoress …………………. presented the award.
4. The milkman …………………. caused the accident.
5. You …………………. should check your gear.
6. We …………………. will repay the loan.

Worksheet 20.
PRONOUNS (Reflexive and Emphatic)
Reflexive/emphatic pronouns are formed by adding –self or –selves to personal pronouns.
Sometimes “me”, “I’ and “myself” are used incorrectly
e.g Mum gave Luke and myself some money. (incorrect)
Mum gave Luke and me some money. (correct)

Choose whether the pronouns have been used correctly or incorrectly in the following sentences.

1. I helped myself to another drink. …………………
(correct or incorrect)
2. Louise and myself are going to the shop. …………………
(correct or incorrect)
3. Will you draw a portrait of myself? …………………
(correct or incorrect)
4. Louise and myself are going to the shop. …………………
(correct or incorrect)
5. I promised myself a week’s holiday. …………………
(correct or incorrect)
6. I helped me to another drink. …………………
(correct or incorrect)
7. I promised me a week’s holiday. …………………
(correct or incorrect)
8. Will you draw a portrait of me? …………………
(correct or incorrect)

Worksheet 21.
PRONOUNS (Indefinite)
Indefinite pronouns do not stand for any particular person,
thing or place. They are used to give a general or specific indication of number or quantity.
These are examples of indefinite pronouns:-
anybody somebody anyone something everyone nothing none anything

Choose the best indefinite pronoun to complete these sentences.

1. ……...………. liked the new coach.
(everything, everyone)
2. …...……..…. has seen the missing book.
(nobody, nothing)
3. …...……..…. will give you a lift if you wait here.
(something, somebody)
4. There was ….……....…. to go by.
(nothing, nobody)
5. She received …….…….…. she hoped for.
(everyone, everything)
6. ………..……. liked the party.
(everything, everyone)
7. I will stay behind if …………..….. else can.
(nobody, nothing)
8. Check if there is …….,….……. in the letterbox.
(anyone, anything)

Worksheet 22.
PRONOUNS (Indefinite)
Indefinite pronouns do not stand for any particular person, thing or place. They are used to give a general or specific indication of number or quantity.
These are examples of indefinite pronouns:-
anybody somebody anyone something    everyone nothing none anything

Choose the best indefinite pronoun to complete these sentences.

1. Is ……...………. interested in going for a walk?
(anyone, everything)
2. It will not be long before …...……..…. notices us.
(something, somebody)
3. It will be easier if …...……..…. helps.
(everybody, nobody)
4. I don’t think you have ….……....…. to worry about.
(nothing, anything)
5. Was there …….…….…. left in the packet?
(everything, anything)
6. ………..……. was interested in playing soccer.
(nobody, nothing)
7. I hope …………..….. returns next year.
(anything, everybody)
8. I would give …….,….……. for a ride in a spaceship.
(anything, anyone)

Worksheet 23.
PRONOUNS (Indefinite)
Indefinite pronouns do not stand for any particular person, thing or place. They are used  to give a general or specific indication of number or quantity.
These are examples of indefinite pronouns:-
anybody somebody anyone something everyone nothing none anything

Unscramble the following sentences and rewrite them in the space below.

1. enter anybody competition the can .
…………………………………………………….
2. is hope I everyone comfortable .
……………………………………………………….
3. something buy to remember sister your for .
……………………………………………………….
4. cause the no-one fire the of knew .
………….…………………………………………….
5. own this somebody must .
……………………………………………………….
6. money the found ever none of was .
………………………………………………………

Worksheet 24.
PRONOUNS (Indefinite)
Indefinite pronouns should always be followed by a singular verb.
e.g None of the buses were left in the car park. (Incorrect)
None of the buses was left in the car park. (Correct)

Choose the correct verb to complete these sentences.

1. Nothing ……...………. left to chance.
(is, are)
2. Everybody …...……..…. to be greeted with a smile.
(like, likes)
3. No-one …...……..…. happy with the result.
(was, were)
4. Nobody ….……....…. there now.
(lives, live)
5. Everybody …….…….…. help at times.
(need, needs)
6. None of the books ………..……. mine.
(is, are)
7. I hope somebody …………..….. up the mess.
(cleans, clean)
8. Everyone in our team …….,….……. with his right foot.
(kick, kicks)

Worksheet 25.
PRONOUNS (Indefinite)
Sometimes indefinite pronouns are used incorrectly as double negatives.
e.g We did not see nobody we recognized. (Incorrect)
We did not see anyone we recognized. (Correct)
We saw nobody we recognized. (Correct)

Choose whether the following sentences are correct or incorrect.

1. Jack knows nothing about it. …………………
(correct or incorrect)
2. I did not meet no-one I knew. …………………
(correct or incorrect)
3. Jack does not know anything about it. …………………
(correct or incorrect)
4. Erin did not have anyone to help her. …………………
(correct or incorrect)
5. Jack does not know nothing about it. …………………
(correct or incorrect)
6. I met no-one I knew. …………………
(correct or incorrect)
7. I did not meet anyone I knew. …………………
(correct or incorrect)
8. Erin did not have no-one to help her. …………………
(correct or incorrect)

Worksheet 26.
PRONOUNS (Distributive)
Distributive pronouns are used to point to separate things and are always followed by a singular verb. The distributive pronouns are:-
each either neither
If each, either or neither is used in front of a noun it becomes a distributive adjective.
e.g Each knew exactly what to do.. (Distributive pronoun)
Neither girl was selected. (Distributive adjective)

Choose whether the selected word is a distributive pronoun
or a distributive adjective.

1. Each looked to the other for support. …………………
(pronoun or adjective)
2. Neither boy was sure of the answer. …………………..
(pronoun or adjective)
3. Dave was terrified each time he saw the dog.…………………
(pronoun or adjective)
4. You will like either book. …………………
(pronoun or adjective)
5. Either would be a worthy winner. …………………
(pronoun or adjective)
6. Neither was willing to speak out. …………………
(pronoun or adjective)
7. I would be happy to live in either town. …………………
(pronoun or adjective)
8. Each pear in the basket was rotten. …………………
(pronoun or adjective)

Worksheet 27.
PRONOUNS (Distributive)
Distributive pronouns are used to point to separate things and are always followed by a singular verb. The distributive pronouns are:-
each either neither
If each, either or neither is used in front of a noun it becomes a distributive adjective.
e.g Each knew exactly what to do.. (Distributive pronoun)
Neither girl was selected. (Distributive adjective)

Choose whether the selected word is a distributive pronoun or a distributive adjective.

1. Either is capable of causing an upset. …………………
(pronoun or adjective)
2. Neither wants to go first. …………………
(pronoun or adjective)
3. Lara was nervous on each occasion. …………………
(pronoun or adjective)
4. Each hoped to make the squad. …………………
(pronoun or adjective)
5. Neither car was fitted with seat belts. …………………
(pronoun or adjective)
6. Either day would suit me. …………………
(pronoun or adjective)
7. Each girl was expected to clean her room. …………………
(pronoun or adjective)
8. Neither man was a confident public speaker. …………………
(pronoun or adjective)

Worksheet 28
PRONOUNS (Distributive)
Distributive pronouns are used to point to separate things
and are always followed by a singular verb.
The distributive pronouns are:- each either neither 

Unscramble the following sentences which contain a distributive pronoun or distributive adjective and rewrite them in the space below.

1. do job the either will .
…………………………………………………….
2. own kennel has each its dog .
……………………………………………………….
3. politician winning of confident neither is .
……………………………………………………….
4. worries time plays mother each he his .
………….…………………………………………….
5. was outdated each now book .
……………………………………………………….
6. had neither street town lights .
………………………………………………………

Worksheet 29.
PRONOUNS (Distributive)
Distributive pronouns are used to point to separate things and are always followed by a singular verb.
The distributive pronouns are:- each either neither

Unscramble the following sentences which contain a distributive pronoun or distributive adjective and rewrite them in the space below.

1. team a member each the of received metal .
…………………………………………………….
2. very was neither dog friendly .
……………………………………………………….
3. available either at am time I .
……………………………………………………….
4. enough neither was big keep fish to .
………….…………………………………………….
5. happy to either be would I own car .
……………………………………………………….
6. has either plenty river fish of .
………………………………………………………

Worksheet 30.
PRONOUNS (Distributive)
Distributive pronouns should always be followed by a singular verb.
e.g Neither of the dogs were ours. (Incorrect)
Neither of the dogs was ours. (Correct)

Choose the correct verb to complete these sentences.

1. Neither of the animals ……...………. well trained.
(was, were)
2. Leah thinks either of the ideas ……...………. worthwhile.
(are, is)
3. Each of the presents …...……..…. expensive.
(was, were)
4. Each of the teachers ….……....…. long hours.
(works, work)
5. The teacher thinks each of her classes …….…….…. tremendous.
(are, is)
6. Neither of the girls ………..……. herself.
(help, helps)
7. Max thinks each of his parents ………..….. disappointed in him.
(are, is)
8. Neither of the solutions ……..….……. me.
(pleases, please)

Worksheet 31.
PRONOUNS (Number and Person)
Pronouns have number. They can be either singular (one) or plural (more than one) depending on the noun they replace.
e.g. It (the jug) is made from plastic. (Singular)
They (the girls) are very excited. (Plural)

Decide whether the pronouns are singular or plural.
he them those me ours neither their they she these that themselves this our its we theirs ourselves her him either myself each yourselves

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Pronouns ……………….… Pronouns …………………
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Worksheet 32.
PRONOUNS (Number and Person)
Pronouns have number. They can be either singular (one) or plural (more than one) depending on the noun they replace.
e.g. It (the jug) is made from plastic. (Singular)
They (the girls) are very excited. (Plural)

Decide whether the selected pronoun is singular or plural.

1. Somebody is locked in the shed. …………………
(singular or plural)
2. These are not what we ordered. …………………
(singular or plural)
3. Those notes are hard to read. …………………
(singular or plural)
4. They are happy with the outcome. …………………
(singular or plural)
5. The drink spilt on her dress. …………………
(singular or plural)
6. The trees had lost their leaves. …………………
(singular or plural)
7. Neither is sure of the time. …………………
(singular or plural)
8. They are keeping the fish for themselves. …………………
(singular or plural)

Worksheet 33
PRONOUNS (Number and Person)
Pronouns have number. They can be either singular (one) or plural (more than one) depending on the noun they replace.
e.g. It (the jug) is made from plastic. (Singular)
They (the girls) are very excited. (Plural)

Decide whether the selected pronoun is singular or plural.

1. Somebody has done the wrong thing. …………………
(singular or plural)
2. We are hoping for a fine day. …………………
(singular or plural)
3. She herself was the driving force. …………………
(singular or plural)
4. The families took their pets with them. …………………
(singular or plural)
5. No-one was willing to volunteer. …………………
(singular or plural)
6. It is about three metres long. …………………
(singular or plural)
7. We wanted to decide for ourselves. …………………
(singular or plural)
8. Let Rosie know if you need anything. …………………
(singular or plural)

Worksheet 34.
PRONOUNS (Number and Person)
Pronouns have number. They can be either singular (one) or plural (more than one) depending on the noun they replace.
e.g. It (the jug) is made from plastic. (Singular)
They (the girls) are very excited. (Plural)

Choose the correct singular or plural pronoun to complete
each of the sentences.

1. ……...………. is the right time to start fishing.
(these, this)
2. Paul and Brodie wanted to try it for ……...………. .
(himself, themselves)
3. Sarah said …...……..…. got all her sums correct.
(she, they)
4. The girls are keen to continue ….……....…. work.
(their, her)
5. …….…….…. are eager to get home to their warm beds.
(they, he)
6. If either of the pears is rotten ………..……. should be thrown out.
(it, they)
7. Each of the boys is happy with …………..….. performance.
(their, his)
8. The tourists asked us to wait for ……..….……. .
(it, them)

Worksheet 35.
PRONOUNS (Number and Person)
Pronouns have three different forms depending on their person.
First Person (refers to the person who is speaking)
e.g. We ride our bikes to school.
Second Person (refers to the person who is spoken to)
e.g. You need to hurry or you will be late.
Third Person (refers to the person who is spoken about)
e.g. They are all too excited to sleep.

Decide whether the following pronouns are in  the first, second or third person forms.
our you herself it we ourselves them I him mine their themselves himself she her they us yourself your its myself me he yourselves

First Person
………… ………… ………… …………
………… ………… ………… …………
Second Person
………… ………… ………… …………
Third Person
………… ………… ………… …………
………… ………… ………… …………
………… ………… ………… …………

Worksheet 36
PRONOUNS (Gender and Case)
Like nouns pronouns have gender. They can be masculine (male), feminine (female), neuter (neither male or female)
or common (either male or female).

Place each pronoun in the correct category.
 himself you herself their nothing she he this

Feminine Masculine
…………………………………… ………………………………….
…………………………………… ………………………………….
Neuter Common
…………………………………… ………………………………….
…………………………………… ………………………………….

Worksheet 37.
PRONOUNS (Gender and Case)
Like nouns pronouns have gender. They can be masculine (male), feminine (female), neuter (neither male or female) or common (either male or female).

Choose whether the selected pronoun is masculine, feminine, neuter or common.

1. He often went jogging by himself. …………………..
2. Nothing was left to chance. …………………..
3. The cassette player was her prized possession. .…………………..
4. The magazines belong to us. …………………..
5. It was his best effort so far. …………………..
6. That was a tricky question! …………………..
7. We beat them at tennis. …………………..
8. She is keen to get back to school. …………………..

Worksheet 38.
PRONOUNS (Gender and Case)
Pronouns must be in the same gender as the word or words they stand for.
e.g. Each of the girls received its medal. (Incorrect)
Each of the girls received her medal. (Correct)

Choose the correct pronoun to complete each of the sentences.

1. The mare cared for ……...….. foal.
(her, his)
2. You should all bring …...……. own lunch.
(her, your)
3. I wanted …...……. own mobile phone.
(his, my)
4. The tree lost ….…..…. leaves.
(hers, its)
5. Fiona knew the handwriting was ……...…. .
(hers, its)
6. Each of the men kept …………. score.
(his, its)
7. Sam’s dad asked ………….. to cut the wood.
(it, him)
8. Brad was glad to be back in …………. own bed.
(his, her)

Worksheet 39.
PRONOUNS (Gender and Case)
Like nouns pronouns have case. There are three main cases.
Subjective Case (the pronoun is the subject of the sentence)
e.g. They painted the wall.
Objective Case (the pronoun is the object of the verb)
e.g. The boys painted it.
Possessive Case (the pronoun is used to show ownership)
e.g. Mark washed his bike.

Choose whether the selected pronoun is in subjective, objective or possessive case.

1. Try to ignore it if they tease you. …………………..
2. Steven loved riding his horse. …………………..
3. She watched the brilliant sunrise. …………………..
4. It will be their turn soon. …………………..
5. The win surprised them. …………………..
6. Kristy was ashamed of her behaviour. …………………..
7. This stopped all the noise. …………………..
8. It turned out better than we expected. …………………..

Worksheet 40. 
PRONOUNS (Gender and Case)
Pronouns have person (first, second or third person), number
(singular or plural), gender (masculine, feminine, neuter or common)
and case ( nominative, objective or possessive).
e.g. I wished her well. (First person, singular, feminine, objective)
It is their problem. (Third person, plural, common, possessive)

Determine the person, number, gender and case of the underlined pronouns.

1. They are excited about the trip.
…………………………………………………………………….……….
(person) (number) (gender) (case)
2. Heath thanked us for looking after our pets.
…………………………………………………………………….……….
(person) (number) (gender) (case)
3. Nothing will stop him from competing.
…………………………………………………………………….……….
(person) (number) (gender) (case)
4. Her hair needs drying.
…………………………………………………………………….……….
(person) (number) (gender) (case)
5. I kicked the ball onto the roof.
…………………………………………………………………….……….
(person) (number) (gender) (case)
6. The company looked after its workers.
…………………………………………………………………….……….
(person) (number) (gender) (case)