KS1 Pronouns | Writing with Words such as We, She and They

English Quiz - Pronouns (Questions)

Pronouns are handy little words like I, you, he and they. They stop us repeating names and keep KS1 sentences clear, friendly and easy to read.

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Fascinating Fact:

Pronouns you can mean one person or a whole group, so “You are amazing” can cheer up a friend or a whole class.

In KS1 English, children learn that pronouns take the place of nouns in sentences. Using words like I, you, he, she, it, we and they helps writing flow better and makes reading sound more natural.

Key Terms

Pronoun: A word that replaces a noun, such as he, she or they.
Personal pronoun: A pronoun that refers to a person or people, like I, you, we or they.
Antecedent: The noun a pronoun refers to, for example Tom in “Tom forgot his book, so he went back.”

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is a pronoun for KS1 children?

A pronoun is a word that we use instead of a name or noun. For example, instead of “Emma is kind because Emma shares,” we say “Emma is kind because she shares.”

Which pronouns should KS1 children learn first?

KS1 children usually start with everyday pronouns: I, you, he, she, it, we, they and their matching forms me, him, her, us, them.

How do pronouns help improve children's writing?

Pronouns stop sentences sounding repetitive and make stories smoother. They help children link ideas clearly so writing is easier to read and sounds more natural.

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Which word is not a pronoun?

[ ]	he
[ ]	him
[ ]	them
[ ]	bus

Which word is not a pronoun?

[ ]	she
[ ]	her
[ ]	toy
[ ]	they

Which of these words is not a pronoun?

[ ]	yellow
[ ]	us
[ ]	they
[ ]	we

Which word is not a pronoun?

[ ]	laugh
[ ]	me
[ ]	I
[ ]	you

'Hannah loved swimming.' Which pronoun could we use to replace 'Hannah'?

[ ]	he
[ ]	they
[ ]	she
[ ]	we

'Tom didn't want to eat any vegetables today.' Which pronoun could we use to replace 'Tom'?

[ ]	she
[ ]	us
[ ]	he
[ ]	you

'Debbie and Arul climbed the mountain.' Which pronoun could replace both names?

[ ]	We
[ ]	They
[ ]	I
[ ]	You

'He told the sailor to put his cap on.' How many pronouns are in that sentence?

[ ]	1
[ ]	2
[ ]	3
[ ]	4

'They said they would play with me but I don't think they will.' How many pronouns are in that sentence?

[ ]	2
[ ]	3
[ ]	4
[ ]	5

10.

'I don't want to play golf with him as he is too good.' Which words are the pronouns in that sentence?

[ ]	him, play, golf
[ ]	I, him and he
[ ]	don't, he, him
[ ]	want, good, is

English Quiz - Pronouns (Answers)

Which word is not a pronoun?

[ ]	he
[ ]	him
[ ]	them
[x]	bus

All but the last answer are good pronouns for males (boys).

Which word is not a pronoun?

[ ]	she
[ ]	her
[x]	toy
[ ]	they

These are all pronouns that can be used for females (girls).

Which of these words is not a pronoun?

[x]	yellow
[ ]	us
[ ]	they
[ ]	we

The pronouns here are good ways to describe groups of people or more than one person.

Which word is not a pronoun?

[x]	laugh
[ ]	me
[ ]	I
[ ]	you

'Me' and 'I' are good pronouns to use if you are writing in first person.

'Hannah loved swimming.' Which pronoun could we use to replace 'Hannah'?

[ ]	he
[ ]	they
[x]	she
[ ]	we

Swimming has been in the Olympics since 1896.

'Tom didn't want to eat any vegetables today.' Which pronoun could we use to replace 'Tom'?

[ ]	she
[ ]	us
[x]	he
[ ]	you

Dark green vegetables are better for you as they contain more Vitamin C than lighter green ones.

'Debbie and Arul climbed the mountain.' Which pronoun could replace both names?

[ ]	We
[x]	They
[ ]	I
[ ]	You

Heights of mountains are usually taken from above sea level.

'He told the sailor to put his cap on.' How many pronouns are in that sentence?

[ ]	1
[x]	2
[ ]	3
[ ]	4

'He' and 'his' are the pronouns and the word 'sailor' is a noun.

'They said they would play with me but I don't think they will.' How many pronouns are in that sentence?

[ ]	2
[ ]	3
[ ]	4
[x]	5

The pronouns were three lots of 'they', 'me' and 'I'. There were lots of pronouns in that sentence - imagine if I wrote the character names each time, now that would be a long sentence!

10.

'I don't want to play golf with him as he is too good.' Which words are the pronouns in that sentence?

[ ]	him, play, golf
[x]	I, him and he
[ ]	don't, he, him
[ ]	want, good, is

The first place golf was ever played was Scotland.

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English Quiz - Pronouns (Questions)

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