12 Questions
Which of the following is an example of a possessive pronoun?
ours
In the sentence 'I refused to sing in the contest because I was hoarse.', the conjunction is used to:
join two sentences
Which of the following is a pronoun?
they
Which of the following is a personal pronoun?
he
What is a pronoun?
A word that replaces a noun
Which is a possessive pronoun?
Yours
What do conjunctions do?
Join words, phrases, and sentences together
In the sentence 'He took the penalty but he missed it', what is the conjunction?
But
What are some examples of pronouns?
I, you, he, she, it, we, they
Give an example of a possessive pronoun.
mine
What are some examples of conjunctions?
And, but, or, although
Can you give an example of a sentence using a conjunction?
We caught the flight and left for London.
Study Notes
Pronouns
- A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun in a sentence.
- Examples of pronouns include: I, you, he, she, it, we, they.
- Pronouns can be used to replace nouns in sentences, making them more concise and efficient.
Using Pronouns in Sentences
- Mr Kavanagh drives to work every day. → He drives to work every day.
- The swallows have arrived for summer! → They have arrived for summer!
- Pronouns can replace nouns in sentences to make them more concise and easy to read.
Possessive Pronouns
- Possessive pronouns show ownership or possession.
- Examples of possessive pronouns include: mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours.
- Possessive pronouns are used to describe something that belongs to someone or something.
Conjunctions
- A conjunction is a word that joins words, phrases, or sentences together.
- Examples of conjunctions include: And, but, or, although.
- Conjunctions can be used to connect words, phrases, or sentences to form more complex sentences.
Using Conjunctions in Sentences
- We caught the flight and left for London.
- He passed his exams before celebrating with his friends.
- Will we paint the room red or cover it with wallpaper?
- I refused to sing in the contest because I was hoarse.
- He took the penalty but he missed it.
- Conjunctions can be used to connect words, phrases, or sentences to form more complex and meaningful sentences.
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