🎯 Success Criteria

By the end of this worksheet, I can:

☐ Explain how pronouns and synonyms link ideas in a paragraph

☐ Replace repeated nouns with appropriate pronouns or synonyms

☐ Write sentences that flow well and connect ideas clearly

📚 Part 1: Identifying Pronouns and Synonyms

The dog ran through the park. It was very excited to play. The animal wagged its tail happily. It barked at other dogs nearby.

Sarah loves reading books. ________ reads every night before bed.

✏️ Part 2: Improving Cohesion

The cat sat on the mat. The cat was tired. The cat had been playing all day. The cat decided to have a nap.

a) The teacher explained the lesson. ________ made sure everyone understood.

b) My bicycle is red. The ________ goes very fast downhill.

c) The students worked hard. ________ finished their projects on time.

💡 Word Bank (Helper Words)

Pronouns: he, she, it, they, him, her, them, his, hers, its, their

Synonyms for common words:

• Car: vehicle, automobile • Dog: animal, pet, canine • House: home, dwelling

• Student: pupil, learner • Teacher: educator, instructor • Book: novel, text

☐ I can explain how pronouns link ideas

☐ I can replace repeated nouns effectively

☐ I can write sentences that flow well