What are Personal Pronouns?

• Definition: Personal pronouns are words that replace nouns. They help avoid repetition and make sentences clearer.

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Common Personal Pronouns

• Subject Pronouns (used as the subject of the sentence):
• I
• you
• he
• she
• it
• we
• they (for plural nouns)
• Object Pronouns (used as the object of the sentence):
• me
• you
• him
• her
• it
• us (for plural nouns)
• them (for plural nouns)

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How to Replace a Plural Noun with a Pronoun

1. Identify the Plural Noun: Look for the plural noun in the sentence.
2. Choose the Correct Pronoun:

• Use “they” or “them” for groups of people or things.
• Use “we” or “us” if the speaker is included in the group.

1. Replace the Noun: Substitute the plural noun with the correct pronoun.

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Practice Replacing Nouns

Rewrite the sentences below by replacing the underlined plural nouns with the correct personal pronouns.

1. The children are playing in the park.

• Answer: They are playing in the park.

1. The dogs are barking loudly.

• Answer: They are barking loudly.

1. The teachers gave homework to the students.

• Answer: They gave homework to them.

1. The girls are singing beautifully.

• Answer: They are singing beautifully.

1. The books are on the table.

• Answer: They are on the table.

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Self-Check

After replacing the nouns, check your answers:

1. They are playing in the park.
2. They are barking loudly.
3. They gave homework to them.
4. They are singing beautifully.
5. They are on the table.