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1237. Using Pronouns – you

April 21, 2026April 21, 2026 Sharon Porterfield

The pronoun you takes the place of the name of the person being spoken to. Instead of saying I love Mark when speaking to Mark, a person says I love you. The pronoun you takes the place of Mark’s name…. Read more1237. Using Pronouns – you

CC-L2, Parts of Speech

1238. Using Pronouns – we and us

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 Sharon Porterfield

A pronoun replaces a noun in a sentence. Use the pronoun we when talking about yourself and other people.My dad is taking me to the ballgame, and we will sit in the bleachers.The pronoun we takes the place of dad… Read more1238. Using Pronouns – we and us

CC-L2, Parts of Speech

1239. Using Pronouns – they/them

April 23, 2026April 23, 2026 Sharon Porterfield

Use the pronoun they when talking about other people without using their names.The pronoun they is a subject pronoun that does the action. My neighbors have a tennis court, and they play nearly every evening. The pronoun them also replaces… Read more1239. Using Pronouns – they/them

CC-L2, Parts of Speech

1240. Practice with Pronouns

April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Choose the correct pronoun for each sentence.1. ___ will bring a book for you. (I, you)2. Did you give the book to ___? (I, me)3. I have a gift for ___. also. (I, you)4. Mom and I are… Read more1240. Practice with Pronouns

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1241. Possessive Pronouns – My, Mine

May 4, 2026May 4, 2026 Sharon Porterfield

A pronoun replaces a noun in a sentence. A possessive pronoun shows ownership. The words my and mine are possessive pronouns. That is my dog.The dog is mine. In these sentences, the possessive pronouns my and mine take the place… Read more1241. Possessive Pronouns – My, Mine

CC-L2, Parts of Speech

1242. Possessive Pronouns – you and yours

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026 Sharon Porterfield

A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun. A possessive pronoun shows ownership while replacing the noun. The words your and yours are possessive pronouns. These words replace the name of the person with whom you are speaking. I… Read more1242. Possessive Pronouns – you and yours

CC-L2, Parts of Speech

1243. Possessive Pronouns – our, ours

May 6, 2026May 6, 2026 Sharon Porterfield

A pronoun takes the place of a noun in a sentence. A possessive pronoun shows ownership.That is our house.The house is ours. Use the pronouns our and ours to show ownership. The pronouns take the place of actual names. It’s… Read more1243. Possessive Pronouns – our, ours

CC-L2, Parts of Speech

1244. Possessive Pronouns – their, theirs

May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 Sharon Porterfield

A pronoun replaces a noun in a sentence. A possessive pronoun takes the place of a noun while showing ownership. Use a possessive pronoun when talking about someone owning something. Bob and Sue brought their dog to the party. The… Read more1244. Possessive Pronouns – their, theirs

CC-L2, Parts of Speech

1245. Practice with Possessive Pronouns

May 8, 2026May 8, 2026 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Find the possessive pronoun in each sentence.1. Bill and Marie painted their house.2. Is this coat yours?3. Our dog ran away.4. I brought this back because it’s yours.5. My neighbors say that this fence is theirs.6. My mom… Read more1245. Practice with Possessive Pronouns

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1246. Indefinite Pronouns – anything

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026 Sharon Porterfield

A pronoun usually replaces a specific noun in a sentence. An indefinite pronoun is non-specific. The word anything is an indefinite pronoun. It does not replace any specific noun.Did you buy anything at the store?I can’t find anything to wear…. Read more1246. Indefinite Pronouns – anything

CC-L3, Parts of Speech

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