using pronouns quick check

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Sure! Here’s a quick check on pronouns. You can consider these practice exercises and their answers:

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

  1. Sarah and I went to the store. ___ bought some groceries. (We/They)
  2. The cat chased ___ tail around the room. (its/it’s)
  3. If anyone calls, tell ___ I’ll call them back later. (him/her)
  4. Neither John nor his friends brought ___ soccer ball. (their/his)
  5. This book is yours, not ___ . (mine/yours)

Answers

  1. We
  2. its
  3. him/her (depending on the context)
  4. their
  5. mine

Exercise 2: Identify the Pronoun

Read the following sentences and identify the pronouns:

  1. She loves to read in the afternoon.
  2. The team prepared for the game, and they were confident.
  3. That book is mine, not yours.
  4. Everyone enjoyed their time at the party.
  5. The dog wagged its tail happily.

Answers

  1. She
  2. they
  3. mine, yours
  4. Everyone, their
  5. its

Let me know if you need more practice or any specific explanations on pronouns!

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