๐ Topic Summary
Pronouns are words that replace nouns. They can indicate who is speaking (first person - I, me, we, us, my, our), who is being spoken to (second person - you, your), or who or what is being spoken about (third person - he, she, it, him, her, it, his, her, its, they, them, their). The point of view in a text determines which pronouns are used most frequently. For instance, a story told from the first-person perspective will use "I" and "me" often, while a story told from the third-person perspective will use "he," "she," or "they."
Understanding the different points of view and the pronouns associated with each is crucial for comprehending and analyzing texts. This exercise will help you practice identifying pronouns in different contexts and understanding their role in establishing point of view.
๐ค Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term with its correct definition. Drag and drop the definitions to match the terms.
| Term |
Definition |
| Pronoun |
A word that replaces a noun. |
| First Person |
The point of view from the speaker's perspective (I, me, we, us). |
| Second Person |
The point of view that addresses the reader directly (you, your). |
| Third Person |
The point of view that refers to someone or something else (he, she, it, they). |
| Point of View |
The perspective from which a story is told. |
โ๏ธ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph below by filling in the missing pronouns.
Yesterday, I went to the park with my friend, Sarah. ______ told me that ______ wanted to play basketball. So, ______ and ______ went to the court, and ______ started practicing ______ shots. After a while, ______ got tired, so ______ decided to get some ice cream. It was a fun day for ______!
Possible answers: She, she, she, I, we, our, I, we, us
๐ค Part C: Critical Thinking
Explain how the choice of pronouns affects the reader's experience in a story. Provide an example.