EnglishFreePrintable
Pronouns and Synonyms Cohesion
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.
Name:Date:
Pronouns and Synonyms Cohesion
Practise using pronouns and synonyms to connect ideas, reduce repetition and make paragraphs flow clearly.
Recognising Cohesion
Read each question carefully. Choose an option or write an answer, as directed.
1.In the paragraph below, which noun phrase is repeated in every sentence? “The robot entered the arena. The robot scanned the course. The robot avoided a barrier, then the robot stopped beside the finish line.”
2.Zoe’s robot has crossed the start line. ______ is now moving towards the first obstacle. Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence?
- They
- It
- He
- We
3.Which phrase could replace “the robot” in a later sentence without changing the meaning?
- The machine
- The audience
- The workshop
- The competition
4.Rewrite the paragraph so that pronouns and suitable synonyms reduce repetition while keeping the meaning clear: “Manaia built a small robot. Manaia tested the robot on a track. The robot turned too slowly, so Manaia adjusted the robot’s wheels. The robot completed the track after the adjustment.”
Using Pronouns and Synonyms
Choose precise words and make sure each pronoun clearly refers to the intended person or thing.
5.Complete the sentence with a pronoun that refers to Freya, who uses she/her pronouns: “Freya programmed the robot to follow a line. checked the code again before the trial.”
6.Complete the sentence with a pronoun that refers to the sensor: “After the robot’s sensor came loose, Manaia tightened .”
7.Complete the sentence with a pronoun that refers to the robot: “After tightening its loose sensor, Manaia tested the robot on the course by testing on the course.”
8.Improve the paragraph by replacing repeated words with suitable pronouns or synonyms. Keep the meaning clear: “The robotics club entered a challenge. The robotics club prepared for the challenge. The challenge began at noon. The robotics club’s robot completed the challenge, and the robotics club thanked the judges.”
9.Match each noun phrase to a suitable pronoun or synonym for a later reference. Use each option once.
- the robotics club
- a coding problem
- Zoe and Freya
- the competition
- Manaia
- it
- they
- the event
- she or he
- the team
10.Write three or four connected sentences about a robotics club project. Include at least one pronoun and one synonym that refer clearly to something already mentioned.
11.Review your paragraph from the previous question. Which feature should you check for to improve cohesion?
- Pronouns have clear references and repeated nouns are varied where appropriate
- Every sentence begins with the same noun
- Synonyms replace every noun, even when the meaning changes
- Pronouns are used without naming their referents
3 printable pages
Page 1
Page 2
Page 3
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
