English Worksheet With Answers Page 29
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Use the Correct Pronoun
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Remember: When you use a pronoun, be sure it fits correctly into the
sentence. Also be sure it goes with the noun it refers to.
• U se a subject pronoun in the subject of a sentence. Use an
object pronoun after the verb or after a preposition.
Larry talks to Karen. He tells her how he reached his career goal.
H is friends chose the same career. They love it .
• A ll pronouns must agree with the noun they refer to. This noun
is called the antecedent.
1. If the noun names a male, use he or him .
2. If the noun names a female, use she or her .
3. If a noun names one thing, use it or it .
4. If a noun names “more than one,” use they or them .
Try It
A. Complete each sentence. Write the correct pronouns.
He
1. Larry has a good job.
worked hard to get it.
He / They
2. Larry told his sister how he reached his goal. He spent years preparing for
it
.
it / them
3. Students in high school must take science. They must be good at
it
.
it / them
it
4. Teens should study biology. They need a strong background in
.
it / them
5. Hospitals are happy to have young volunteers. They can offer good medical experience to
them
.
it / them
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