Understanding Pronouns – A Simple Guide for Class 3

Pronouns are small words that make our sentences cleaner and easier to read. Instead of repeating the same noun again and again, we use pronouns like he, she, it, they, we, and you. For example, instead of saying “Rohan has a ball. Rohan likes the ball,” we say, “Rohan has a ball. He likes it.”

This helps students write better sentences and speak more naturally.

Pronouns are words that we use in place of nouns. Instead of repeating the same naming word again and again, we use pronouns to make sentences shorter, smoother, and easier to read.

Example:
Riya is my friend. She lives next door.
(Here, she is a pronoun used in place of the noun Riya.)

Pronouns help avoid repetition and make writing more interesting.

Types of Pronouns for Class 3

1. Personal Pronouns

These refer to people or things.

Examples:
I, we, you, he, she, it, they, me, us, him, her, them

Example sentences:
• He is my brother.
• They are going to school.

2. Possessive Pronouns

These show ownership or possession.

Examples:
mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs

Example sentences:
• This pencil is mine.
• That bag is theirs.

3. Demonstrative Pronouns

These point to specific things.

Examples:
this, that, these, those

Example sentences:
• This is my new notebook.
• Those are tall trees.

4. Reflexive Pronouns

These refer back to the subject.

Examples for Class 3:
myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself

Example sentences:
• She made the sandwich herself.
• I hurt myself.

Tips to Remember

• Pronouns replace nouns.
• A pronoun must match the number and gender of a noun.
• Use “this/these” for nearby things and “that/those” for faraway things.
• Reflexive pronouns end with “self” or “selves.”

Worksheets (ICSE Level – Slightly Tough)

Worksheet 1: Replace the underlined nouns with suitable pronouns.

1. Rohan forgot Rohan’s lunch at home.
2. The children were excited because the children won the match.
3. The book is on the table. The book belongs to Meera.
4. I saw Mr. Sharma at the market. I greeted Mr. Sharma.
5. My mother and I are going to the fair. My mother and I will return early.

Answers:

1. Rohan forgot his lunch at home.
2. The children were excited because they won the match.
3. The book is on the table. It belongs to Meera.
4. I saw Mr. Sharma at the market. I greeted him.
5. My mother and I are going to the fair. We will return early.

Worksheet 2: Choose the correct pronoun from the brackets.

1. (He / They) is the captain of the team.
2. These bags belong to Ria and Tia. (They / It) are heavy.
3. My kitten is hungry. (She / It) needs food.
4. I finished the homework by (myself / himself).
5. This is my storybook. It is (mine / yours).

Answers:

1. He
2. They
3. It
4. myself
5. mine

Worksheet 3: Fill in the blanks with demonstrative pronouns (this, that, these, those).

1. _______ is my new uniform.
2. _______ are beautiful flowers near the fence.
3. Look at _______ kite in the sky.
4. _______ are the shoes I want to buy.

Answers:

1. This
2. These
3. That
4. Those

Worksheet 4: Identify the type of pronoun and rewrite the sentence with a correction (if needed).

1. That is my pen. It is your.
2. She hurt himself while playing.
3. This is the place where I lost my wallet.
4. They brought the bag themselves.
5. These is my favourite storybook.

Answers:

1. Possessive pronoun — Correct sentence: That is my pen. It is yours.
2. Reflexive pronoun — Correct sentence: She hurt herself while playing.
3. Demonstrative pronoun — Correct sentence (already correct): This is the place where I lost my wallet.
4. Reflexive pronoun — Sentence is correct.
5. Demonstrative pronoun — Correct sentence: This is my favourite storybook.

Worksheet 5: Tough ICSE-Level Editing Exercise

Rewrite the passage by replacing incorrect or repeated nouns with correct pronouns.

Passage:
Ritu went to the library. Ritu met her friend Anya there. Anya told Ritu that Anya had finished reading the book. Ritu asked Anya if Anya could give the book to Ritu.

Answer:

Ritu went to the library. She met her friend Anya there. Anya told Ritu that she had finished reading the book. Ritu asked Anya if she could give the book to her.

In Class 3, learning pronouns becomes exciting with colorful worksheets and activities. Children can replace nouns with the correct pronouns, complete sentences, and identify pronouns in short stories. These exercises help them understand the role of pronouns in everyday communication.

With regular practice, students become more confident and start using pronouns correctly in their writing and speaking. It’s a simple concept that builds a strong foundation in English grammar.

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