Learning Objectives
By the end of this worksheet, students should be able to:
- Identify pronouns in simple and moderately complex sentences.
- Understand that pronouns are used in place of nouns.
- Replace repeated nouns with suitable pronouns.
- Use subject pronouns and object pronouns correctly.
- Recognize and use possessive pronouns correctly.
- Identify and use reflexive pronouns in meaningful sentences.
- Avoid common pronoun errors in speaking and writing.
- Rewrite sentences using correct pronouns to make them clearer and smoother.
Brief Explanation of Pronouns
A pronoun is a word that is used in place of a noun. We use pronouns so that we do not have to repeat the same noun again and again.
Example:
- Riya is a good singer. Riya sings every morning.
- This sounds repetitive.
We can write:
Riya is a good singer. She sings every morning.
Here, she is a pronoun used in place of Riya.
Pronouns make our sentences shorter, clearer, and smoother.
Types of Pronouns for Class 5
1. Personal Pronouns
Personal pronouns are used for people, animals, places, or things.
Examples:
I, you, he, she, it, we, they, me, him, her, us, them
2. Subject Pronouns
Subject pronouns are used as the subject of a sentence. They show who or what is doing the action.
Examples:
I, you, he, she, it, we, they
Sentence examples:
- She is reading a book.
- They are playing football.
3. Object Pronouns
Object pronouns receive the action in a sentence.
Examples:
me, you, him, her, it, us, them
Sentence examples:
- The teacher praised him.
- Mother called us for dinner.
4. Possessive Pronouns
Possessive pronouns show ownership or belonging.
Examples:
mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs
Sentence examples:
- This pencil is mine.
- That house is theirs.
5. Reflexive Pronouns
Reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject of the sentence. They usually end in -self or -selves.
Examples:
myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves
Sentence examples:
- I completed the homework myself.
- The children cleaned the room themselves.
Examples: Noun to Pronoun Replacement
- Riya is reading a storybook. → She is reading a storybook.
- Aman is flying a kite. → He is flying a kite.
- The dog is barking loudly. → It is barking loudly.
- My friends are waiting outside. → They are waiting outside.
- My brother and I went to the park. → We went to the park.
- I gave the book to Meena. → I gave the book to her.
- The teacher called Rohan. → The teacher called him.
- This bag belongs to Sita. → This bag is hers.
- These crayons belong to us. → These crayons are ours.
- Ravi solved the puzzle without help. → Ravi solved the puzzle himself.
Pronoun Chart
| Subject Pronoun | Object Pronoun | Possessive Pronoun | Reflexive Pronoun |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Me | Mine | Myself |
| You | You | Yours | Yourself |
| He | Him | His | Himself |
| She | Her | Hers | Herself |
| It | It | Its | Itself |
| We | Us | Ours | Ourselves |
| They | Them | Theirs | Themselves |
Practice Questions: 25 Questions
Section A: Identify the Pronoun
Underline or write the pronoun in each sentence.
- She is helping her mother in the kitchen.
- They went to the library after school.
- The teacher gave him a gold star.
- We enjoyed the picnic near the lake.
- I packed my bag by myself.
Section B: Replace the Noun with a Pronoun
- Rohan is playing cricket. → ______ is playing cricket.
- Sita and Gita are sisters. → ______ are sisters.
- The cat is sleeping under the chair. → ______ is sleeping under the chair.
- Father gave the keys to Anuj. → Father gave the keys to ______.
- This notebook belongs to Priya. → This notebook is ______.
Section C: Fill in the Blanks
- This lunch box is not yours. It is ______.
- The boys cleaned the classroom by ______.
- Please give this glass of water to ______.
- My sister hurt ______ while skating.
- ______ are going to visit our grandparents tomorrow.
Section D: Multiple Choice Questions
- Choose the correct pronoun:
Mina is my cousin. ______ lives in Delhi.
a) He
b) She
c) They
d) It - Choose the correct object pronoun:
The coach selected Ravi for the team. The coach selected ______.
a) he
b) him
c) his
d) himself - Choose the correct possessive pronoun:
This bicycle belongs to us. It is ______.
a) our
b) ours
c) us
d) we - Choose the correct reflexive pronoun:
I made this greeting card ______.
a) myself
b) himself
c) themselves
d) ourselves - Choose the correct sentence:
a) Him is my best friend.
b) He is my best friend.
c) His is my best friend.
d) Himself is my best friend.
Section E: Mixed Application Questions
- Rewrite the sentence using a pronoun:
Neha is watering the plants. Neha waters them every evening. - Correct the pronoun error:
Me and Rahul are going to the museum. - Fill in the blank with a suitable reflexive pronoun:
The little puppy looked at ______ in the mirror. - Rewrite the sentence using a possessive pronoun:
This umbrella belongs to my parents. - Correct the sentence:
The students finished the project by himself.
Answer Key for Practice Questions
- She, her
- They
- him
- We
- I, my, myself
- He
- They
- It
- him
- hers
- mine
- themselves
- him / her / them
- herself
- We / They
- b) She
- b) him
- b) ours
- a) myself
- b) He is my best friend.
- Neha is watering the plants. She waters them every evening.
- Rahul and I are going to the museum.
- itself
- This umbrella is theirs.
- The students finished the project by themselves.
Student Worksheet Section
Pronoun Worksheet for Class 5
Section A: Identify the Pronoun
Underline or write the pronoun in each sentence.
- She is helping her mother in the kitchen.
Answer: ___________________________________________ - They went to the library after school.
Answer: ___________________________________________ - The teacher gave him a gold star.
Answer: ___________________________________________ - We enjoyed the picnic near the lake.
Answer: ___________________________________________ - I packed my bag by myself.
Answer: ___________________________________________
Section B: Replace the Noun with a Pronoun
- Rohan is playing cricket.
______ is playing cricket. - Sita and Gita are sisters.
______ are sisters. - The cat is sleeping under the chair.
______ is sleeping under the chair. - Father gave the keys to Anuj.
Father gave the keys to ______. - This notebook belongs to Priya.
This notebook is ______.
Section C: Fill in the Blanks
- This lunch box is not yours. It is ______.
- The boys cleaned the classroom by ______.
- Please give this glass of water to ______.
- My sister hurt ______ while skating.
- ______ are going to visit our grandparents tomorrow.
Section D: Multiple Choice Questions
- Mina is my cousin. ______ lives in Delhi.
a) He
b) She
c) They
d) It
Answer: ___________
- The coach selected Ravi for the team. The coach selected ______.
a) he
b) him
c) his
d) himself
Answer: ___________
- This bicycle belongs to us. It is ______.
a) our
b) ours
c) us
d) we
Answer: ___________
- I made this greeting card ______.
a) myself
b) himself
c) themselves
d) ourselves
Answer: ___________
- Choose the correct sentence:
a) Him is my best friend.
b) He is my best friend.
c) His is my best friend.
d) Himself is my best friend.
Answer: ___________
Section E: Mixed Application Questions
- Rewrite the sentence using a pronoun:
Neha is watering the plants. Neha waters them every evening.
Answer: ______________________________________________________
- Correct the pronoun error:
Me and Rahul are going to the museum.
Answer: ______________________________________________________
- Fill in the blank with a suitable reflexive pronoun:
The little puppy looked at ______ in the mirror.
Answer: ______________________________________________________
- Rewrite the sentence using a possessive pronoun:
This umbrella belongs to my parents.
Answer: ______________________________________________________
- Correct the sentence:
The students finished the project by himself.
Answer: ______________________________________________________
Worksheet Answer Key for Teachers
- She, her
- They
- him
- We
- I, my, myself
- He
- They
- It
- him
- hers
- mine
- themselves
- him / her / them
- herself
- We / They
- She
- him
- ours
- myself
- He is my best friend.
- Neha is watering the plants. She waters them every evening.
- Rahul and I are going to the museum.
- itself
- This umbrella is theirs.
- The students finished the project by themselves.
Common Mistakes Made by Class 5 Students
1. Using “him” instead of “he”
Error: Students sometimes use an object pronoun as the subject.
Incorrect: Him is my cousin.
Correct: He is my cousin.
2. Using “me” instead of “I”
Error: “Me” is an object pronoun, but “I” should be used as the subject.
Incorrect: Me and Riya went to school.
Correct: Riya and I went to school.
3. Confusing “their” and “there”
Error: “Their” shows belonging, while “there” tells a place.
Incorrect: The children kept there bags on the desk.
Correct: The children kept their bags on the desk.
4. Repeating nouns unnecessarily
Error: Students sometimes repeat the same noun many times.
Incorrect: Ravi has a bat. Ravi plays with Ravi’s bat.
Correct: Ravi has a bat. He plays with his bat.
5. Using the wrong reflexive pronoun
Error: Reflexive pronouns must match the subject.
Incorrect: The girls made the chart himself.
Correct: The girls made the chart themselves.
6. Confusing “your” and “yours”
Error: “Your” comes before a noun, while “yours” stands alone.
Incorrect: This pencil is your.
Correct: This pencil is yours.
7. Using “its” and “it’s” incorrectly
Error: “Its” shows belonging. “It’s” means “it is.”
Incorrect: The dog wagged it’s tail.
Correct: The dog wagged its tail.
8. Using “they” for one object
Error: For one animal, place, or thing, use “it.”
Incorrect: The chair is broken. They needs repair.
Correct: The chair is broken. It needs repair.
9. Using object pronouns after linking verbs incorrectly
Error: In formal grammar, subject pronouns are often used after forms of “be.”
Incorrect: It was me who answered the question.
Correct: It was I who answered the question.
Note: In daily conversation, “It was me” is common, but students should learn the formal form too.
10. Forgetting that possessive pronouns do not need apostrophes
Error: Possessive pronouns do not use apostrophes.
Incorrect: This book is her’s.
Correct: This book is hers.
FAQs About Pronouns
Q1. What is a pronoun?
A pronoun is a word used in place of a noun. For example, instead of saying “Riya” again and again, we can say “she.”
Q2. Why do we use pronouns?
We use pronouns to avoid repeating nouns. Pronouns make sentences shorter and clearer.
Q3. What is a subject pronoun?
A subject pronoun is used as the subject of a sentence. Examples include I, you, he, she, it, we, and they.
Q4. What is an object pronoun?
An object pronoun receives the action in a sentence. Examples include me, you, him, her, it, us, and them.
Q5. What is a possessive pronoun?
A possessive pronoun shows ownership or belonging. Examples include mine, yours, his, hers, ours, and theirs.
Q6. What is a reflexive pronoun?
A reflexive pronoun refers back to the subject. Examples include myself, yourself, himself, herself, ourselves, and themselves.
Q7. What is the difference between “my” and “mine”?
“My” comes before a noun.
Example: This is my book.
“Mine” stands alone.
Example: This book is mine.
Q8. Can “you” be both a subject and object pronoun?
Yes.
Subject: You are my friend.
Object: I called you yesterday.
Q9. When should we use “he” and “him”?
Use “he” as the subject.
Example: He is running.
Use “him” as the object.
Example: I saw him.
Q10. How can I choose the correct pronoun?
First, find the noun. Then decide whether the pronoun is doing the action, receiving the action, showing ownership, or referring back to the subject.
