EnglishFreePrintable

Noun-Pronoun Referencing Practice

A free english worksheet ready for your classroom. Open in Kuraplan to grab the print-ready PDF, customize it for your students, or generate a fresh version in seconds.

Noun-Pronoun Referencing Practice worksheet preview
Name:Date:

Noun-Pronoun Referencing Practice

Read each sentence carefully. A pronoun can stand in for a noun, such as he, she, it or they.

Spot the pronouns

Find the pronoun or pronouns in each sentence.

1.The kookaburra perched on a branch. It watched the garden below. Which word is the pronoun?
2.Xavier packed her lunch before school. She put an apple in her bag. Which word is the pronoun?
3.The magpies searched the grass for worms. They found some near the fence. Which word is the pronoun?
4.Zach picked up a shell at the beach. He showed it to his sister. Write both pronouns in the second sentence.

Replace the repeated noun

Rewrite the second sentence using a pronoun in place of the repeated noun. Keep the meaning clear.

5.A platypus swims along the creek. The platypus dives beneath a log.
6.The lorikeets gathered in the gum tree. The lorikeets called to one another.
7.Kirra and Lachlan made a kite. Kirra and Lachlan flew it at the oval.
8.The bilby came out after sunset. The bilby looked for seeds.

Choose a pronoun

Select the pronoun that correctly refers to the noun in the first sentence.

9.A female emu strode across the paddock. _____ stopped beside a water trough. Choose the pronoun that matches the emu's stated sex.
  • He
  • She
  • It
  • They
10.Several frogs sat beside the pond. _____ jumped into the water.
  • He
  • She
  • It
  • They
11.A male cockatoo perched on the gate. _____ called loudly. Choose the pronoun that matches the cockatoo's stated sex.
  • He
  • She
  • It
  • They

Complete each sentence

Write a pronoun that refers to the noun or noun group in each sentence.

12.An echidna has sharp spines. curls into a ball when frightened.
13.My cousins enjoy riding their bikes. ride along the river path.
14.The young seal stayed close to its mother. followed her into the water.
15.Our guide pointed out a whale in the distance. explained how whales breathe.

Match each noun to a pronoun

Match each noun or noun group with the pronoun that can refer to it.

Write your own example

Write two connected sentences about an animal. Name the animal in the first sentence, then use a pronoun for it in the second sentence.

16.Write two sentences about an animal. Include the animal's name in the first sentence and use a suitable pronoun in the second.

4 printable pages

  • Noun-Pronoun Referencing Practice, page 1 of 4: Spot the pronouns

    Page 1

  • Noun-Pronoun Referencing Practice, page 2 of 4: Replace the repeated noun, Choose a pronoun

    Page 2

  • Noun-Pronoun Referencing Practice, page 3 of 4: Complete each sentence

    Page 3

  • Noun-Pronoun Referencing Practice, page 4 of 4: Match each noun to a pronoun, Write your own example

    Page 4

About This Worksheet

Free in Kuraplan

Sign up free, grab the PDF, and customize it for your class.

Print-Ready

Formatted for standard paper. Clean layout, easy to read.

AI-Generated

Created with Kuraplan's AI, designed for real classroom use.

For Teachers & Parents

Use in classrooms, for homework, tutoring, or homeschool.

Need a custom version of this worksheet?

Kuraplan's AI generates custom worksheets in seconds — differentiated for every learner, aligned to your curriculum.

Generate Custom Worksheets — Free
No credit card Curriculum-aligned Under 60 seconds