English Worksheet - Pronouns

Name _____________________ Date _________________

Useful Link: Using Pronouns Clearly

Decide whether each of the following words is a pronoun, or not. Circle 'Y' (yes) for a pronoun, and 'N' (no) if not.

1. John   Y  N

2. we's   Y  N

3. they   Y  N

4. which  Y  N

5. you   Y  N

Underline the pronouns in the following sentences: 

1. John is a rich man. He is the thirty-second richest in Britain. 

2. The weather is terrible and it is predicted to worsen yet. 

3. I know the family well. They are coming over tomorrow. 

4. The whole class wishes you well. We pray you have a speedy recovery.

5. Supper was delicious. It was so well cooked and prepared. 

Fill in the gaps with the appropriate pronoun: 

1. The First Lady is here. ___ is touring before the election. 

2. Families are always difficult. But ____ are worth the trouble! 

3. Lincoln was a great orator. ___ captured the people's imagination. 

4. America has 300 million citizens. ___ is a big nation. 

5. Everyone here is so happy for you. ____ are all so excited! 

Answer Key:

Exercise 1: N, N, Y, N, Y

Exercise 2: 'it'; 'I, they'; 'we'; 'it'

Exercise 3: 'she'/'they'/'he'/'it'/'we'

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