Class 6-2: Subject Pronouns
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Definition: The subject is the person, place, place, thing or idea that’s doing the action. Subject pronouns are simply subjects put in pronoun form. |
Subject Pronouns: I, you, he, she, it, we, they |
Examples: He likes running on the street. He is the subject/pronoun. Likes is the verb. Street is the object. |
Exercise
Exercise 1: Rewrite the following sentences using personal pronouns as the subject.
1. John was waiting for the rain to stop. He was waiting for the rain to stop.
2. Elizabeth has never seen the movie. ________________________________________
3. Lewis and Clark explored America. ________________________________________
4. Jason made everyone dinner. ________________________________________
5. The remote was under a sofa cushion. ________________________________________
6. My dentist told me that I didn’t need braces. I didn’t believe him. ________________________________________
Exercise 2: In the sentences below, fill in the blank with the correct subject pronouns.
1. Kelly wants to go shopping. She needs new shoes.
2. David likes riding his bike around town. ________ says it’s the best form of exercise.
3. Jessica and I don’t agree on everything, but ________ do agree on what movie to see.
4. Mrs. Richards graded our tests. ________ said we all passed.
5. Greg and Linda missed recess today. ________ had to make up a test.
6. If Missy doesn’t tell us what kind of ice cream to buy, ________ will have to eat vanilla.
7. The cat is happily sleeping. ________ only wakes up for meals.
8. The play takes place in Pittsburgh. ________ is based on a true story.
9. Debbie and Heather are working hard. ________ are always competing with each other.
10. The coach said that I need to practice more. ________ thinks I could be a lot faster.
11. The musicians are trying to sell their CD. ________ think it will make them rich!
