Pronouns

• A pronoun is a word that takes the place of one or more nouns.

• The antecedent of a pronoun is the noun or nouns which the pronoun stands for.

• The pronoun should agree with its antecedent. (Example: a boy should always be HE)

• If using a pronoun it should be clear who the pronoun is talking about.

• For example: Ms. Kou dropped Ms. Kou’s pen in

the hall. Ms. Kou dropped her pen in the hall.

Singular Pronouns

I you he, she, itme you him, her, it

Plural Pronouns

we you theyus you them

SubjectPredicate

Where can we add pronouns?

• The rabbit ran away from the pups.• Scree and Talus caught a mole. • Talus walked toward Scree and gave Scree

a nip on the back.