Pronouns and Reference Words
Instructions: Read each passage carefully. Fill in the blanks with appropriate pronouns (he, she, it, they, him, her, them, his, hers, their, etc.) or reference words (this, that, these, those, the animal, the girl, etc.). Make sure your answers make sense with what came before.
Passage 1: The School Trip
Last week, Mrs Thompson took her class to the museum. _____________ had been planning the trip for months. The students were very excited because _____________ had never visited such a large museum before. When the bus arrived, _____________ climbed aboard quickly. During the journey, some children played games while _____________ looked out the windows. The museum guide, Mr Chen, greeted the class warmly. _____________ showed _____________ around the ancient history section first. The dinosaur skeletons were amazing, and _____________ made the students gasp in wonder.
Passage 2: The Lost Puppy
Emma found a small puppy shivering in the park. _____________ looked lost and scared. Emma bent down and spoke softly to _____________. The puppy wagged _____________ tail nervously. Emma noticed a collar around the puppy's neck, but _____________ had no tag attached. "Don't worry," Emma whispered. "_____________ will help you find your home." Emma's brother Jake arrived with a blanket. _____________ wrapped it around the frightened animal. Together, Emma and Jake took _____________ to the local vet to check for a microchip.
Passage 3: The Science Project
Amir and Sophie worked together on a science project about volcanoes. _____________ spent two weeks researching and building a model. Amir focused on the written report while Sophie constructed the volcano. _____________ used papier-mâché and paint to make _____________ look realistic. On presentation day, _____________ were both nervous. Sophie explained how volcanoes form, and _____________ was clear and confident. Then Amir demonstrated the eruption using vinegar and baking soda. _____________ bubbled dramatically, impressing all the judges. The pair smiled at each other because _____________ knew _____________ had done _____________ best work.
💡 Remember: Pronouns must agree in number (singular/plural) and gender with the nouns they replace!