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Pronouns

1. The Hook (The Literary Gateway) Have you ever wondered why words don’t have to be repeated over and over again until our sentences become clunky and robotic? Imagine if every time Renu and her mother visited the museum, they had to say their own names and the guard’s name in every single sentence! Instead, our language possesses a secret shortcut: Pronouns. Through a simple conversation about a guard wearing a funny hat, a broken sandstone statue, and a child feeling tired, we discover how powerful little words like I, you, he, she, and it step in to replace nouns, saving our stories from endless repetition and making our communication smooth and natural.

2. The Human Element (Why This Matters) The concept of pronouns is not merely a set of structural rules to memorize; it is the foundation of efficient and fluid human communication. By learning how to substitute nouns with pronouns, students develop the ability to speak and write without cumbersome repetition, allowing for more dynamic storytelling and clearer exchanges of information. Understanding first, second, and third-person perspectives builds cognitive empathy, allowing students to properly navigate complex social conversations by clearly distinguishing between their own identity (“I”), the specific people they are speaking directly to (“you”), and the outside world of people and objects they are observing (“they,” “it”). Furthermore, mastering possessive pronouns helps individuals establish clear boundaries and articulate ownership or relationships within their environment.

3. Structural Breakdown (The Narrative or Grammar Sequence)

  • Core Definition: Pronouns are words used instead of nouns to avoid repeating the same noun multiple times. The text establishes this by showing the progression from repetitive phrasing (“Rameez is my brother. Rameez plays basketball. Rameez also likes to paint.”) to pronoun integration (“Rameez is my brother. He plays basketball. He also likes to paint.”).
  • Personal Pronouns Definition: Pronouns that are specifically used instead of the names of persons and things.
  • First Person Pronouns: These stand for the speaker.
    • Singular form: I, me.
    • Plural form (referring to more than one person): we, us.
  • Second Person Pronoun: This stands for the listener or the person being spoken to.
    • The pronoun “you” functions as both singular and plural.
  • Third Person Pronouns: These stand for people other than the speaker and listener.
    • Masculine singular: he, him.
    • Feminine singular: she, her.
    • Non-living things and animals: it.
    • Male and female plural nouns: they, them.
  • Singular and Plural Agreement Rule: When a noun is singular, a singular pronoun must be used in its place; when the noun is plural, a plural pronoun must be used.
  • The “And” Exception (Grammar Byte): When two or more nouns are joined by the word “and”, the pronoun used to represent them must always be plural (e.g., Kusum and Shikha -> They).
  • Gender Agreement Rule: The gender of a pronoun must be the exact same as the gender of the noun it replaces.
  • Possessive Pronouns Definition: Pronouns that show ownership or possession.
    • The specified possessive pronouns are: mine, ours, yours, theirs, hers, his.
  • Dual-Function of ‘His’: The text isolates the word “his” to show it can be used in two distinct grammatical ways:
    • As an adjective: Positioned immediately before a noun (e.g., “This is his pen.”).
    • As a pronoun: Positioned instead of a noun (e.g., “This pen is his.”).

4. Literary & Linguistic Vocabulary (The Word List)

  • Pronouns – Words which we use instead of nouns – “Pronouns are words which we use instead of nouns.”.
  • Personal Pronouns – Pronouns that are used instead of names of persons and things – “Pronouns that are used instead of names of persons and things are called personal pronouns.”.
  • First person pronouns – Pronouns that stand for the speaker – “Pronouns that stand for the speaker. These are first person pronouns.”.
  • Second person pronoun – The pronoun which stands for the listener or the person spoken to – “The pronoun you, which stands for the listener or the person spoken to… This is the second person pronoun.”.
  • Third person pronouns – Pronouns that stand for people other than the speaker – “Pronouns that stand for people other than the speaker. These are third person pronouns.”.
  • Possessive Pronouns – Pronouns that show ownership or possession – “Pronouns that show ownership or possession are called possessive pronouns.”.
  • Singular – Referring to just one person or thing – “When the noun is singular, a singular pronoun is used in its place.”.
  • Plural – Referring to more than one person or thing – “When the noun is plural, a plural pronoun is used in its place.”.
  • Adjective – A descriptive word used before a noun – “Here, the word his is used before the noun pen. It is used as an adjective.”.
  • Sandstone – A type of rock made of sand, used here as the material of an ancient object – “Yes, it is a very old statue made from sandstone.”.

5. Teacher’s Chapter Checklist

  • [ ] Introduce Pronouns as noun-replacements using the Rameez sports example to demonstrate the elimination of repetition.
  • [ ] Read the Renu museum dialogue and ask students to underline contextual pronouns (It, you, He, I, we).
  • [ ] Define Personal Pronouns and their connection to persons and things.
  • [ ] Map out the First Person perspective (speaker: I, me, we, us) with examples.
  • [ ] Map out the Second Person perspective (listener: you) highlighting its dual singular/plural nature.
  • [ ] Map out the Third Person perspective (others: he, him, she, her, it, they, them) categorized by gender and animacy.
  • [ ] Teach the “Grammar Byte” conjunction rule: “and” forces a plural pronoun.
  • [ ] Administer the paragraph rewrite exercise focusing on replacing “Ramu” (the villager) and the “diamond” with correct pronouns.
  • [ ] Define Possessive Pronouns (mine, ours, yours, theirs, hers, his).
  • [ ] Explicitly teach the structural difference between “his” as an adjective (before the noun) and “his” as a pronoun (replacing the noun).
  • [ ] Review the “Don’t Forget!” foundational summary rules.

6. Ready-Reckoner Student Revision Notes

  • What are Pronouns?
    • Pronouns are words we use instead of nouns.
    • Why use them? To avoid annoying repetition.
    • Textbook Example: “Rameez is my brother. He plays basketball. He also likes to paint.” (We replace ‘Rameez’ with ‘He’ so we don’t have to say his name three times!).
    • Basic Pronoun List: I, me, you, it, he, she, him, her, we, us, they, them.
  • Personal Pronouns (People and Things)
    • First Person (The Speaker): I, me (Singular) | we, us (Plural).
      • Examples: I am a student. Give the book to me. We like swimming. Can you take us to the station?.
    • Second Person (The Listener): you (Used for BOTH Singular and Plural).
      • Examples: You are my best friend. (Singular) | Shanti and Rama, you have to go to the principal’s room now. (Plural).
    • Third Person (People or things you are talking about):
      • Males: he, him (He is a footballer. I met him yesterday.).
      • Females: she, her (She is a pilot. Can you give the books to her?).
      • Non-living things & Animals: it (It is her dress. Please give it to her.).
      • Male & Female Plural: they, them (They are my sisters. I love them.).
  • Crucial Grammar Rules to Memorize
    • The “And” Rule: When two or more nouns are joined by the word “and”, the pronoun you use for them MUST be plural.
      • Example: Kusum and Shikha went to school. They reached late.
    • The Match Game: Singular nouns get singular pronouns. Plural nouns get plural pronouns.
    • Gender Match: The gender of a pronoun must be exactly the same as the gender of the noun it is replacing.
  • Possessive Pronouns (Showing Ownership)
    • These words show who owns something: mine, ours, yours, theirs, hers, his.
    • Examples: The red dress is mine and the blue skirt is yours. The house with the garden is ours. The books on the table are theirs.
    • WARNING – The “His” Trap:
      • When ‘his’ is placed before a noun, it is an Adjective. (Example: This is his pen.).
      • When ‘his’ replaces the noun entirely, it is a Pronoun. (Example: This pen is his.).
  • Story & Exercise Characters to Remember
    • Renu and Mother: Visited a museum and used pronouns to talk about a guard’s uniform and a sandstone statue.
    • Ramu the Villager: A simple man who hated working in the fields and dug in the forest for a hidden diamond. (In your exam, you must remember to replace his repetitive name with “he” and the diamond with “it”!).
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1. The “Hidden” In-Text Questions (Mid-Chapter Extraction)

Q1. Let’s Get Started (Museum Context): According to the dialogue between Renu and her mother, what pronoun is used to refer to the broken statue, and what material is the statue made from?

Q2. Replacing Nouns: Explain the primary reason provided in the text for replacing the noun “Rameez” with the pronoun “He” in the sentences about him playing basketball and painting.

Q3. First Person Pronouns: Which specific first person pronouns must be used when referring to more than one person?

Q4. Second Person Pronoun: How does the text demonstrate that the second person pronoun “you” can function as both a singular and a plural pronoun?

Q5. Third Person Pronouns: Which specific third person pronoun is designated exclusively for non-living things and animals?

Q6. Singular and Plural Pronouns: What is the foundational rule for pronoun replacement when dealing with singular versus plural nouns?

Q7. Grammar Byte (The “And” Rule): According to the ‘Grammar Byte’ sidebar, what type of pronoun must be used when two or more nouns are joined by the word “and”?

Q8. Possessive Pronouns: What is the grammatical difference between the word “his” used in “This is his pen” versus “This pen is his”?

Q9. Don’t Forget! (Gender Agreement): What does the summary section state about the relationship between the gender of a pronoun and the gender of the noun it replaces?

2. The Textbook Exercise Integration (Back-of-Chapter)

Q10. Fill in the blanks with the given pronouns (we, you, he, she, they):

  1. The doctor came to see my grandmother today. _____ is not well.
  2. Donny went home early today. _____ has a test tomorrow.
  3. Sonia and Leena are on the same badminton team. _____ go for matches together.
  4. Jane, do _____ know who the man in the white shirt is?
  5. Ronnie and I go to the same school. _____ take the same bus to school.
  6. _____ am studying now. Please call later. (Note: The text provides ‘we, you, he, she, they’ but sentence 6 logically requires ‘I’, implying an error or omission in the provided textbook options).

Q11. Rewrite the paragraph using personal pronouns: Ramu was a simple villager. But Ramu always dreamt of becoming rich. Ramu didn’t like to work in the fields. One day, Ramu heard some people talking about a diamond hidden in the forest. Ramu went to the forest to take the diamond from the place where the people had hidden the diamond. Ramu looked and looked but Ramu could not find the diamond. Ramu dug everywhere but Ramu still could not find the diamond.

Q12. Fill in the blanks with the correct pronouns:

  1. This bouquet of flowers belongs to _____ (me, I)
  2. Give the gift to _____ (she, her)
  3. I have made a colourful card for _____ (him, he)
  4. Sana and _____ (I, me) are going to the market. _____ (We, Us) want to buy some chart paper.
  5. _____ (They, Us) are going to Goa for a week.
  6. _____ (She, Her) is the best friend that I have.
  7. Pritam asked his parents to buy _____ (he, him) a toy.
  8. Pamela and Simran got the prize for the best team. _____ (We, They) worked hard to win the competition.

Q13. Look at the underlined words in the sentences. Then, fill in the blanks with the correct possessive pronouns: (Note: In the absence of underlines in the raw text, answer based on contextual logic provided by the first sentence of each pair).

  1. Did you lose your notebook? Is this _____?
  2. My mother bought me a new doll. The doll is _____.
  3. I saw Mr and Mrs Singh sitting in the red car. The car is _____.
  4. Kanti plays cricket with us. This bat is _____.
  5. Sunita was writing with a red pencil in the morning. This pencil is _____.
  6. Our teacher gave us these books. These books are _____.
  7. Ravi and Ratul, are these your watches? If they are _____, please come and take them.
  8. The king asked the queen, ‘Is the letter _____?’
  9. Rahul collects coins. The coins on the table are _____.
  10. The cycling club gave us new bicycles. Those bicycles are _____.

Q14. Rewrite the questions using pronouns instead of the underlined words: (Note: Inferring the logical underlined words based on the textbook example).

  1. Why is Mita laughing? (Example: Why is she laughing?)
  2. Where are Kirti and Rama playing?
  3. Can you help me search for my bag?
  4. Where is Mrs Roy?
  5. Can you show your homework to your father?
  6. Does this dress belong to Rano?
  7. How did Aman get hurt?
  8. Whose pet is Tommy?

3. Exhaustive Objective Bank (The Factual Baseline)

Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q15. What are words used instead of nouns called? A) Adjectives B) Pronouns C) Verbs D) Adverbs

Q16. Why do we replace a noun like “Rameez” with a pronoun in consecutive sentences? A) To make the sentence longer B) To change the meaning C) To avoid repetition D) To show possession

Q17. Pronouns that are used instead of names of persons and things are called: A) Possessive pronouns B) Personal pronouns C) Singular pronouns D) Plural pronouns

Q18. Which of the following is a first person pronoun? A) You B) They C) She D) I

Q19. What does a first person pronoun stand for? A) The speaker B) The listener C) A non-living thing D) Someone other than the speaker or listener

Q20. Which pronoun refers to more than one person in the first person category? A) I B) Me C) Us D) You

Q21. The pronoun “you” stands for: A) The speaker B) The listener or person spoken to C) People other than the speaker D) Non-living things

Q22. Which of the following statements about the pronoun “you” is correct? A) It is only used for singular nouns B) It is only used for plural nouns C) It is used for one or more than one person D) It is only used for males

Q23. Third person pronouns stand for: A) The speaker B) The listener C) People other than the speaker D) Only animals

Q24. Which third person pronoun is used for males? A) She B) Him C) It D) They

Q25. Which third person pronoun is used for non-living things and animals? A) He B) She C) It D) They

Q26. Which pronouns are used for male and female plural nouns? A) We, us B) He, him C) She, her D) They, them

Q27. When a noun is singular, what type of pronoun must be used in its place? A) A singular pronoun B) A plural pronoun C) A possessive pronoun D) A first person pronoun

Q28. According to the “Grammar Byte”, what happens when two or more nouns are joined by the word “and” (e.g., Kusum and Shikha)? A) You use a singular pronoun B) You use a plural pronoun C) You use the pronoun “it” D) You use the pronoun “we”

Q29. Pronouns that show ownership or possession are called: A) Personal pronouns B) First person pronouns C) Possessive pronouns D) Plural pronouns

Q30. Which of the following is NOT a possessive pronoun listed in the text? A) Mine B) Theirs C) Hers D) Him

Q31. In the sentence “The red dress is mine”, what type of pronoun is “mine”? A) Personal B) First person C) Possessive D) Second person

Q32. In the sentence “This is his pen”, the word “his” is used as a/an: A) Pronoun B) Adjective C) Verb D) Noun

Q33. In the sentence “This pen is his”, the word “his” is used as a/an: A) Pronoun B) Adjective C) Verb D) Noun

Q34. The text states that the gender of a pronoun must be: A) Different from the noun it replaces B) Male by default C) The same as that of the noun it replaces D) Neutral always

Q35. In the sentence “It is part of his uniform, Renu”, what does “It” refer to based on the museum dialogue? A) The statue B) The museum C) The guard’s hat D) The door

Fill-in-the-Blanks

Q36. Pronouns are words which we use instead of ______.

Q37. Pronouns that are used instead of names of persons and things are called ______ pronouns.

Q38. Pronouns that stand for the speaker are ______ person pronouns.

Q39. The pronoun ______, which stands for the listener or the person spoken to.

Q40. Pronouns that stand for people other than the speaker are ______ person pronouns.

Q41. The pronoun “it” is used for ______ things and animals.

Q42. When the noun is plural, a ______ pronoun is used in its place.

Q43. When two or more nouns are joined by ______, the pronoun used for them is plural.

Q44. Pronouns that show ownership or ______ are called possessive pronouns.

Q45. The possessive pronouns are mine, ours, yours, theirs, hers, ______.

Q46. The word “his” can be used before a noun and can also ______ a noun.

Q47. When the word “his” is used before the noun “pen”, it is used as an ______.

Q48. When the word “his” is used instead of a noun, it is used as a ______.

Q49. Pronouns have ______. The gender of a pronoun is the same as that of the noun it replaces.

Q50. The pronouns “they” and “them” are used for male and female ______ nouns.

True/False Questions (If False, correct the statement)

Q51. The pronoun “we” refers to only one person. (If False, correct the statement)

Q52. The second person pronoun is used for the speaker. (If False, correct the statement)

Q53. The pronoun “you” can be used for both singular and plural listeners. (If False, correct the statement)

Q54. The pronoun “she” is a third person pronoun used for females. (If False, correct the statement)

Q55. The pronoun “it” is used for male plural nouns. (If False, correct the statement)

Q56. When a noun is singular, a plural pronoun can be used in its place. (If False, correct the statement)

Q57. When two nouns are joined by “and”, you must use a singular pronoun. (If False, correct the statement)

Q58. “Ours” and “theirs” are examples of possessive pronouns. (If False, correct the statement)

Q59. The word “his” can only be used as a pronoun. (If False, correct the statement)

Q60. The gender of a pronoun is different from the noun it replaces. (If False, correct the statement)

4. Subjective & Competency Bank (Higher-Order Thinking)

Short-Answer Questions

Q61. Explain why the text uses the example of “Rameez” playing basketball to introduce the concept of pronouns.

Q62. How does the text define personal pronouns?

Q63. Explain the difference in perspective between first person, second person, and third person pronouns.

Q64. Why is the pronoun “you” unique compared to “I” or “he/she”?

Q65. How do you determine whether to use “he” or “she” when replacing a noun?

Q66. Explain the grammatical rule provided in the “Grammar Byte” regarding the conjunction “and”.

Q67. How does the text define possessive pronouns?

Q68. Explain the structural difference between “his” used as an adjective versus “his” used as a pronoun, based on the text’s examples.

Q69. Why is “it” an important pronoun, and what is its specific use case?

Q70. How does a writer know whether to use a singular or plural pronoun when writing a sentence?

Scenario-Based / Competency Questions

Q71. Shanti and Rama are called to the principal’s room. If the principal is speaking directly to both of them at the same time, which exact pronoun should the principal use to address them, and why?

Q72. You are holding a blue book that belongs to you. Your friend asks whose book it is. Using a possessive pronoun from the text, write the shortest possible sentence to claim ownership of the book.

Q73. A student writes: “Rahul and Amit went to the store. He bought candy.” Based on the “Grammar Byte” rule, correct this student’s mistake and explain why it is wrong.

Q74. Imagine you are writing a story about a lost dog. You don’t know the dog’s name or gender. According to the text’s rules for third-person pronouns, what pronoun should you use to refer to the dog?

Q75. Your teacher points to a desk and says, “This is his desk.” Then she points to a backpack and says, “That backpack is his.” Identify which “his” is acting as a pronoun and which is acting as an adjective, applying the rule from page 45/46.

Long-Answer / Essay Questions

Q76. Break down the three different kinds of personal pronouns. Provide the definition of each “person” (first, second, and third) and list the corresponding singular and plural pronouns for each category as detailed in the text.

Q77. Detail the process of pronoun-noun agreement. Discuss the two main rules outlined in the text that dictate how a pronoun must match the noun it is replacing (Hint: consider number and gender).

Q78. Compare and contrast Personal Pronouns and Possessive Pronouns. How do their functions in a sentence differ, and what are the specific examples provided in the text for both?

Q79. Analyze the story of Ramu the villager from Exercise B. Explain the purpose of this specific exercise and detail step-by-step how the nouns “Ramu” and “the diamond” must be replaced throughout the paragraph to make it grammatically correct.

Q80. Examine the dual function of the word “his” as presented in the text. Break down how its grammatical identity changes based entirely on its placement in a sentence, using the text’s “pen” examples to illustrate your explanation.

5. The Master Answer Key & Marking Rubric

Section 1 & 2: In-Text & Textbook Exercise Answers

  • Q1. “It” / Sandstone.
  • Q2. To avoid repetition.
  • Q3. We, us.
  • Q4. It states “You are my best friend” (singular) and “Shanti and Rama, you have…” (plural).
  • Q5. It.
  • Q6. Singular noun = singular pronoun; plural noun = plural pronoun.
  • Q7. A plural pronoun (e.g., They).
  • Q8. “This is his pen” (his is before a noun, acting as an adjective). “This pen is his” (his replaces the noun, acting as a pronoun).
  • Q9. The gender of a pronoun is the same as that of the noun it replaces.
  • Q10. 1. She 2. He 3. They 4. you 5. We 6. I (Contextual override required, ‘I’ is not in the list but grammatically necessary).
  • Q11. Ramu was a simple villager. But he always dreamt of becoming rich. He didn’t like to work in the fields. One day, he heard some people talking about a diamond hidden in the forest. He went to the forest to take it from the place where the people had hidden it. He looked and looked but he could not find it. He dug everywhere but he still could not find it.
  • Q12. 1. me 2. her 3. him 4. I / We 5. They 6. She 7. him 8. We
  • Q13. 1. yours 2. mine 3. theirs 4. ours 5. hers 6. ours 7. yours 8. hers/his 9. his/hers 10. ours.
  • Q14. 2. Where are they playing? 3. Can you help me search for it? 4. Where is she? 5. Can you show it to him? 6. Does it belong to her? 7. How did he get hurt? 8. Whose pet is it?

Section 3: Objective Bank Answers

  • Q15. B
  • Q16. C
  • Q17. B
  • Q18. D
  • Q19. A
  • Q20. C
  • Q21. B
  • Q22. C
  • Q23. C
  • Q24. B
  • Q25. C
  • Q26. D
  • Q27. A
  • Q28. B
  • Q29. C
  • Q30. D
  • Q31. C
  • Q32. B
  • Q33. A
  • Q34. C
  • Q35. C
  • Q36. nouns
  • Q37. personal
  • Q38. first
  • Q39. you
  • Q40. third
  • Q41. non-living
  • Q42. plural
  • Q43. and
  • Q44. possession
  • Q45. his
  • Q46. replace
  • Q47. adjective
  • Q48. pronoun
  • Q49. genders
  • Q50. plural
  • Q51. False. The pronoun “we” refers to more than one person (plural).
  • Q52. False. The second person pronoun is used for the listener or person spoken to.
  • Q53. True.
  • Q54. True.
  • Q55. False. The pronoun “it” is used for non-living things and animals. (“They/them” is used for plural nouns).
  • Q56. False. When a noun is singular, a singular pronoun is used in its place.
  • Q57. False. When two nouns are joined by “and”, you must use a plural pronoun.
  • Q58. True.
  • Q59. False. The word “his” can be used as an adjective (before a noun) and as a pronoun (replacing a noun).
  • Q60. False. The gender of a pronoun is the same as that of the noun it replaces.

Section 4: Subjective & Competency Bank Marking Rubrics

  • Q61.
    • Rubric (2 marks): 1 mark for stating it shows how to avoid repeating the name “Rameez”. 1 mark for noting that “He” is used to replace the noun in consecutive sentences to make it sound better.
    • Source: “We can replace Rameez with He in the second and third sentences to avoid repetition.”
  • Q62.
    • Rubric (1 mark): 1 mark for stating they are used instead of names of persons and things.
    • Source: “Pronouns that are used instead of names of persons and things are called personal pronouns.”
  • Q63.
    • Rubric (3 marks): 1 mark for First Person = speaker. 1 mark for Second Person = listener. 1 mark for Third Person = people other than speaker/listener.
    • Source:,
  • Q64.
    • Rubric (2 marks): 2 marks for explaining that “you” is used for BOTH one person (singular) and more than one person (plural).
    • Source: “It is used for one or more than one person.”
  • Q65.
    • Rubric (2 marks): 2 marks for explaining gender agreement; “he” is for males, “she” is for females.
    • Source: “he, him (used for males) she, her (used for females)” & “The gender of a pronoun is the same as that of the noun it replaces.”
  • Q66.
    • Rubric (2 marks): 2 marks for stating that when nouns are joined by “and”, the pronoun used for them MUST be plural.
    • Source: Grammar Byte.
  • Q67.
    • Rubric (1 mark): 1 mark for defining them as pronouns that show ownership or possession.
    • Source:
  • Q68.
    • Rubric (2 marks): 1 mark for stating adjective “his” comes before the noun (This is his pen). 1 mark for stating pronoun “his” comes instead of a noun (This pen is his).
    • Source:,
  • Q69.
    • Rubric (2 marks): 2 marks for identifying “it” is specifically used for non-living things and animals.
    • Source:
  • Q70.
    • Rubric (2 marks): 2 marks for stating the pronoun must match the noun; singular noun gets singular pronoun, plural noun gets plural pronoun.
    • Source: “Singular and Plural Pronouns”
  • Q71.
    • Rubric (2 marks): 1 mark for identifying the pronoun “You”. 1 mark for explaining that “you” is the second person pronoun used for the listener, and it works for plurals.
    • Source:
  • Q72.
    • Rubric (2 marks): 2 marks for the correct sentence: “It is mine.” or “The book is mine.”
    • Source:
  • Q73.
    • Rubric (3 marks): 1 mark for correcting “He” to “They”. 2 marks for explaining the “and” rule (Rahul and Amit = plural).
    • Source: Grammar Byte.
  • Q74.
    • Rubric (1 mark): 1 mark for identifying “it”.
    • Source: “it (used for non-living things and animals)”
  • Q75.
    • Rubric (2 marks): 1 mark for “This is his desk” = Adjective. 1 mark for “That backpack is his” = Pronoun.
    • Source:,
  • Q76.
    • Rubric (6 marks): 2 marks for First person definition (speaker) + examples (I, me, we, us). 2 marks for Second person definition (listener) + examples (you). 2 marks for Third person definition (other than speaker/listener) + examples (he, him, she, her, it, they, them).
    • Source:,,
  • Q77.
    • Rubric (4 marks): 2 marks for explaining Number Agreement (singular noun = singular pronoun, plural noun = plural pronoun). 2 marks for explaining Gender Agreement (pronoun gender must match noun gender).
    • Source:,
  • Q78.
    • Rubric (4 marks): 2 marks for defining Personal Pronouns (replacing names of persons/things) + examples (I, you, he, etc.). 2 marks for defining Possessive Pronouns (showing ownership) + examples (mine, yours, his, etc.).
    • Source:,
  • Q79.
    • Rubric (5 marks): 1 mark for stating the purpose is to avoid repetition. 2 marks for correctly identifying that male subject Ramu becomes “he”. 2 marks for correctly identifying that the non-living object diamond becomes “it”.
    • Source:,
  • Q80.
    • Rubric (4 marks): 2 marks for explaining adjective placement with the exact text example (“This is his pen” – before the noun). 2 marks for explaining pronoun replacement with the exact text example (“This pen is his” – instead of the noun).
    • Source:,

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