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Pronouns

Pronouns replace nouns to make writing smoother. This KS2 English quiz helps pupils learn how to use pronouns correctly to avoid repetition and confusion.

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Fascinating Fact:

In stories, pronouns make characters feel more real because readers focus on what they do, not their names.

In KS2 English, pupils learn that pronouns take the place of nouns to make sentences easier to read. They help writers avoid repeating names and improve sentence flow.

Key Terms

Pronoun: A word used instead of a noun, such as he, she, it, or they.
Antecedent: The noun that a pronoun refers to or replaces in a sentence.
Possessive Pronoun: A pronoun that shows ownership, like mine, yours, or theirs.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is a pronoun in English grammar?

A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun. Instead of saying "Alice went to Alice's house," we say "Alice went to her house."

Why do writers use pronouns?

Writers use pronouns to make sentences sound smoother and less repetitive. They help writing flow and keep the reader’s focus on the action.

Can you give examples of pronouns?

Examples include he, she, we, it, they, and them. These words replace nouns to make writing clearer and more natural.

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1 .

Choose the correct pronouns to complete the sentence.
Harry had looked everywhere for ____ coat. Finally, ____ found it under the sofa.

their, us

its, you

my, it

his, he

his coat, he found it

2 .

Choose the correct pronouns to complete the sentence.
Mum asked ____ what we wanted for tea, so ____ asked for spaghetti.

you, us

us, we

him, it

I, she

Mum asked us, we asked

3 .

Choose the correct pronouns to complete the sentence.
Sarah and Tom needed to return ____ library books, because ____ were quite overdue.

their, they

our, them

I, we

his, it

to return their books, because they were

4 .

Choose the correct pronouns to complete the sentence.
Punctuating ____ sentences correctly is very important. ____ should always remember to use capital letters and full stops.

its, She

my, Their

their, Our

your, You

Punctuating your sentences, You should always remember

5 .

Choose the correct pronouns to complete the sentence.
Rebecca called for ____ cat. Eventually, she found it sitting under a tree licking ____ paws.

her, their

his, our

her, its

our, my

her cat, its paws.

6 .

Choose the correct pronouns to complete the sentence.
Mr. Jenkins, the headteacher, was very proud of ____ school, especially ____ wonderful pupils.

their, your

our, her

his, its

her, their

his school, its pupils.

7 .

Choose the correct pronouns to complete the sentence.
The builders had to cover ____ ears with special earmuffs to protect ____ hearing while drilling.

their, their

his, our

your, his

their, his

their ears, their hearing

8 .

Choose the correct pronouns to complete the sentence.
The doctor took off ____ glasses, looked very seriously at me, and ordered me to open ____ mouth.