Replace the plural noun with a personal pronoun
key notes:
A plural noun names more than one person, animal, or thing.
- Examples:
- πΆ Dogs
- π± Cats
- π Apples
- π¦π§ Children
| What is a personal pronoun? |
A personal pronoun is a word that replaces a noun to avoid repeating it.
- Plural personal pronouns we use:
- they β for people, animals, or things
- them β when used as an object
| How to replace plural nouns |
- If the plural noun is the subject of the sentence, use they.
- Example:
- Dogs are playful. β They are playful. πΆπ
(Image idea: Two playful dogs with a speech bubble: βThey are playful!β)
- If the plural noun is the object of the sentence, use them.
- Example:
- I like apples. β I like them. ππ
(Image idea: Kid holding apples with a happy face and arrow pointing to βthemβ)
| Plural Noun | Sentence | Replace with Pronoun |
|---|
| Cats π±π± | The cats are sleeping. | They are sleeping. |
| Children π¦π§ | I saw the children in the park. | I saw them in the park. |
| Books ππ | The books are on the table. | They are on the table. |
- Always check if the noun is subject β use they
- Always check if the noun is object β use them
- Look for more than one β it is plural!
Let’s practice!ποΈ