Third-person pronouns exercises

Exercise 1
Exercise 2
Exercise 3
Type 1: Multiple Choice (ABC)
Choose the correct option (A, B, or C) to complete each sentence.
1
This is John. ___ works in a bank.
2
Anna is my sister. ___ lives in London.
3
Look at the cat! ___ is sleeping.
4
Tom and Ben are friends. ___ play football together.
5
This is my teacher. ___ teaches English.
6
Emily is very kind. ___ helps everyone.
7
The laptop is very fast. ___ is new.
8
My cousins live in Spain. ___ visit us every year.
9
The dog is very friendly. ___ likes people.
10
My parents are teachers. ___ work at this school.
11
This is my uncle. ___ lives in Italy.
12
My friend Laura is very smart. ___ studies a lot.
13
The computer is on the desk. ___ is very old.
14
Jack and Sam are in the park. ___ are riding bikes.
15
The baby is very quiet. ___ is sleeping now.
Type 2: True / False Statements
Check the sentence. Select True or False.
1
This is my sister. She is very kind.
2
My father is at home. She is tired.
3
The dog is in the garden. It is happy.
4
Anna and Lisa are friends. He are students.
5
I have a new bag. It is blue.
6
My brother is thirteen. They are a student.
7
The laptop is on the desk. It is very fast.
8
My mother is a teacher. He works at this school.
9
Tom and Jack are neighbors. They live next door.
10
The car is new. He is very expensive.
11
My teacher is very friendly. She helps students.
12
The students are in the classroom. He are ready.
13
The bird is in the tree. It is singing.
14
My parents are doctors. She work at the same hospital.
15
Daniel is my cousin. He plays the guitar.
Type 3: Fill in the gaps
Fill in the gaps using the third-person pronouns.
1
This is my aunt. cooks very well.
2
That man is our neighbor. works at the post office.
3
The birds are in the sky. are flying together.
4
The table is near the window. is very old.
5
My grandmother lives in a village. grows vegetables in the garden.
6
The bus driver is very careful. starts work at 6 a.m.
7
The shops are open today. close at nine.
8
The lamp is on the wall. is very bright.
9
My classmate Maria sings in the school band. loves music.
10
The waiter brings our food. works very quickly.
11
The mountains are very high. look beautiful in winter.
12
The door is closed. is locked.
13
My uncle lives near the sea. goes fishing every weekend.
14
The girls are in the sports club. train every evening.
15
The clock on the wall is slow. shows the wrong time.

How third-person pronouns are used in everyday English

In everyday English, he, she, it, and they help us refer to people, animals, or objects without repeating their names. Speakers use pronouns because they want to avoid referring to the same noun throughout their speech, thus boosting their fluency. 

It makes sentences shorter, smoother, more understandable, and easier to read. People use these words throughout their daily conversations, in their basic explanations, and in their fundamental storytelling activities.

Pronoun Used for Example

He

one man/boy

   He is my brother.

She

one woman/girl

   She is a teacher.

It

one thing/animal

   It is a cat.

They

people or things (plural)

   They are my friends.

Tips before you start the exercises

Before you start the exercises, take a moment to think about how third-person pronouns work in a sentence. A small detail like choosing the correct one can change whether a sentence sounds clear or confusing. The following tips will help you find the right practice elements that are required during your sessions of learning English.

Tip 1: Find the noun in the sentence.

First, you need to identify the person, animal, or thing in the sentence. This will be the one replaced by the pronoun. Knowing this will help you understand what object we are talking about.

Tip 2: Decide if it is one person/thing or more than one.

Check whether the noun represents one person or thing (singular) or more than one (plural). This will help you pick the right third-person pronoun to replace the noun.

Tip 3: Choose the correct pronoun.

Pick a pronoun that correctly refers to the noun you identified. As you already know, it should match its number and meaning.

Tip 4: Read the sentence again to check if it sounds natural.

After inserting the pronoun, read the sentence again. Make sure it sounds natural and clearly communicates the idea. If something sounds confusing, adjust the pronoun or wording.

Typical problems learners face

Many beginners make similar mistakes when starting to work with third-person pronoun exercises. The errors occur during the early learning phase because students have not yet mastered the process of using pronouns and do not recognize common patterns.

  • He or she?

Learners sometimes choose the wrong pronoun when referring to a person. The situation occurs when a sentence fails to provide clear information about one’s gender. In such cases, it is important to look at the context or the noun used earlier in the sentence.

Incorrect Correct
John is my brother. She lives in London.
John is my brother. He lives in London.
Anna is a very kind girl. He always helps people.
Anna is a very kind girl. She always helps people.
  • He/She instead of it

In English, it is normally used for objects, ideas, and most animals. Beginners sometimes use he or she for things, especially if their native language uses gender for objects.

Incorrect Correct
The laptop is new. She is very fast and glossy.
The laptop is new. It is very fast and glossy.
I found a wallet, and he was empty.
I found a wallet, and it was empty.
  • They and verb forms

The pronoun they is always used with the verb are in the present tense. Some learners mistakenly say they is, especially when translating directly from another language. The pronoun they requires plural verb forms in all situations including basic sentence structures.

Incorrect Correct
They is in the library now.
They are in the library now.
They is ready for the meeting.
They are ready for the meeting.

Conclusion

Regular practice will help you feel more confident when using he, she, it, and they in everyday sentences. The more third-person pronoun exercises you complete, the easier it becomes to use these words naturally. You can continue with other A1 grammar exercises to improve your English language skills.

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