Parts of speech: pronouns 1

For each sentence, indicate which of the three underlined words is a pronoun or a pronoun functioning as an adjective.

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Example

Question 1 of 10

Question 1. After the dough has been kneaded, it must rise for one hour.
Parts of speech: pronouns 1 – 1

Question 2 of 10

Question 2. You can cut down on stress by not worrying about minor problems.
Parts of speech: pronouns 1 – 2

Question 3 of 10

Question 3. The yacht club’s restaurant was open to the public, but we still felt out of place.
Parts of speech: pronouns 1 – 3

Question 4 of 10

Question 4. Art therapy is not for everyone.
Parts of speech: pronouns 1 – 4

Question 5 of 10

Question 5. Has anybody here ever used a rotary dial phone?
Parts of speech: pronouns 1 – 5

Question 6 of 10

Question 6. The best sunscreen protects your skin from the sun’s UVA and UVB rays.
Parts of speech: pronouns 1 – 6

Question 7 of 10

Question 7. The gallery is displaying works by a local artist who studied in Spain.
Parts of speech: pronouns 1 – 7

Question 8 of 10

Question 8. The Jitterbug cell phone is designed especially for those over age sixty-five.
Parts of speech: pronouns 1 – 8

Question 9 of 10

Question 9. What caused the fire to spread so rapidly?
Parts of speech: pronouns 1 – 9

Question 10 of 10

Question 10. Eugenia looked at herself in the mirror and decided to go on a diet.
Parts of speech: pronouns 1 – 10