What you will learn in Grade 1
Today's goal: Understand that a pronoun can replace a noun and choose I, you, he, she, it, we or they.
Core concept
A pronoun is a word used in place of a noun.
A pronoun is a word used in place of a noun so we do not repeat the name.
Core concept
Riya is happy. → She is happy.
“She” can replace the name of a female person.
Core concept
The dog is small. → It is small.
“It” can replace the name of an animal or thing when appropriate.
Core concept
Ravi and I are friends. → We are friends.
“We” refers to the speaker together with one or more other people.
Core idea
Understand that a pronoun can replace a noun and choose I, you, he, she, it, we or they.
Read the explanation, study the examples and explain the idea in your own words.
Learn with examples
Noun
Riya
“Riya” replaces a noun so we do not repeat it.
Pronoun
she
“she” replaces a noun so we do not repeat it.
Noun
the children
“the children” replaces a noun so we do not repeat it.
Pronoun
they
“they” replaces a noun so we do not repeat it.
See the skill in action
Noun repeatedRiya has a bag. Riya likes it.
Pronoun usedRiya has a bag. She likes it.
PluralThe boys run. They run fast.
Quick check
Which pronoun can replace 'Maya'? Choose: he / she.
Practice like a learner
- Replace the noun: Arun is eating. → ___ is eating.
- Choose: The girls are singing. → They / He
- Replace: The pencil is new. → ___ is new.
- Write one sentence using 'we'.
- Write one sentence using 'they'.
Self-check: Can you explain the rule, give a new example and tell someone why your answer is correct?
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