figurative language

words that replace nouns in a sentence

words that describe a noun

words that modify a verb

when a pronoun shows possession

when a pronoun is used to ask a question

when a pronoun could refer to more than one subject or the subject that the pronoun refers to is only implied

Although the bike hit the tree, the bike was not damaged

Although the bike hit the tree, it was not damaged

Armand visited George after his graduation ceremony had ended.

Armand visited George after Armand's graduation ceremony had ended.

As Joe was talking to Sam, Sam started to cry

As Joe was talking to Sam, he started to cry.

Eli is always thinking about computers; it seems to be his only interest.

Eli is always thinking about computers; technology seems to be his only interest.

Despite the heat wave, they say that Seattle is a cool city.

Despite the heat wave, the travel brochures say that Seattle is a cool city.

The fans booed and jeered at the referee because he had called the game unfairly.

The fans booed and jeered at the referee because he had called it unfairly.

A pronoun hiding in a secret location

A pronoun with an unclear meaning

A pronoun that mumbles when it talks

A pronoun that is easy to identify

Dad yelled at Rick, but he was just being silly.

Dad was just being silly when he yelled at Rick.