📚 Part 1: Identification and Classification

1. Read this passage and identify the type of each underlined word. Circle the correct answer.

The team celebrated their victory. Sarah felt pride in herself as she watched this moment unfold.

team is a:

Common noun

Collective noun

Abstract noun

Proper noun

their is a:

Personal pronoun

Possessive pronoun

Demonstrative pronoun

Reflexive pronoun

herself is a:

Personal pronoun

Possessive pronoun

Demonstrative pronoun

Reflexive pronoun

2. In the word pride, what type of noun is this?

Common noun

Proper noun

Abstract noun

Collective noun

✏️ Part 2: Error Recognition and Correction

3. Read this paragraph and identify pronoun-antecedent agreement errors. Rewrite the corrected sentences below.

Each student must bring their textbook to class. The committee made their decision quickly. Neither Jake nor Sam remembered to bring their lunch money.

Corrected sentences:

4. This paragraph repeats nouns too often. Rewrite it using appropriate pronouns to improve flow and clarity.

Maria walked to Maria's car. Maria opened Maria's car door and got inside Maria's car. Maria started Maria's car and drove Maria's car to the store.

🎯 Part 3: Application and Analysis

5. Explain the function of pronouns in writing. Why do we use them instead of repeating nouns?

6. Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) about your favorite hobby. Then revise it below, replacing repetitive nouns with appropriate pronouns while maintaining clarity.

Original paragraph:

Revised paragraph: