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Aqua Level
Lesson Nine
They
plural
| subject | object | possessive adjective | possessive pronoun | reflexive pronoun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
they | them | their | theirs | themselves |
These pronouns are used for groups of people to whom you write or speak.
subject = they
|
they | |
|---|---|---|
object = them
|
them | |
possessive adjective = their
|
He’s their boss. | |
possessive pronoun = theirs
|
This is their classroom. | |
reflexive pronoun = themselves
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Pay attention to the differences among these three words:
there their they’re
- there: location / existence of something
- their: possessive adjective
- they’re: contraction for the words “they” and “are”
These words are all pronounced the same way, but their meanings are different.
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Aqua Level Exercise 9
Write these sentences and questions in your notebook. Fill in the blanks with….
they them their theirs themselves
1. We should help them find ________ keys.
2. ________ keys are lost.
3. ________ think the keys are in the classroom.
4. Are these yours or _________?
5. Can ________ stay a little later?
6. Most Americans try to rely on _________ for the things they need.
7. ________ house is very large.
8. Do you trust ________?
9. ________ want something to eat.
10. They can finish the assignment by __________.
Next: Lesson Ten
Answers: 1. their; 2. Their; 3. They; 4. theirs; 5. they; 6. themselves; 7. Their’ 8. them; 9. They; 10. themselves