π What are Pronouns?
Pronouns are words we use to replace nouns (names of people, places, or things). They help us avoid repeating the same words over and over again. 'He,' 'she,' and 'it' are special pronouns that refer to specific people or things.
π§ Understanding 'She'
'She' is used to talk about a girl or a woman. Think of your mom, your sister, or your female teacher. If you're talking about them, you can use 'she'.
- π Example 1: My mom is a teacher. β‘οΈ She is a teacher.
- π©βπ³ Example 2: My sister likes to cook. β‘οΈ She likes to cook.
- π Example 3: The princess waved to the crowd. β‘οΈ She waved to the crowd.
π¦ Understanding 'He'
'He' is used to talk about a boy or a man. Think of your dad, your brother, or your male friend. If you're talking about them, you can use 'he'.
- π¨ββοΈ Example 1: My dad is a doctor. β‘οΈ He is a doctor.
- π· Example 2: My brother likes to build things. β‘οΈ He likes to build things.
- π€΄ Example 3: The prince rode a horse. β‘οΈ He rode a horse.
π§Έ Understanding 'It'
'It' is used to talk about things, animals, or places. If you're talking about your toy, your pet, or your house, you can use 'it'.
- π Example 1: My house is big. β‘οΈ It is big.
- πΆ Example 2: My dog likes to play. β‘οΈ It likes to play.
- β½ Example 3: The ball is round. β‘οΈ It is round.
π‘ Tips for Remembering
Here are some easy ways to remember when to use 'he,' 'she,' and 'it':
- πββοΈ She: Think of someone with long hair or wearing a dress.
- π¦Ή He: Think of someone who plays sports or wears a hat.
- π³ It: Think of something that doesn't talk, like a tree or a book.
βοΈ Practice Quiz
Fill in the blank with 'he,' 'she,' or 'it'.
- My grandpa is funny. ______ tells great jokes.
- My grandma is kind. ______ reads me stories.
- The cat is sleeping. ______ is on the bed.
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Answer Key
- He
- She
- It