Pronoun Exercise with Answers: PDF Available

Pronouns are one of the most important parts of English grammar, yet they often confuse students in exams and everyday writing. If you struggle with choosing the right pronoun or understanding how they work in sentences, consistent practice is the key to improvement.

In this blog, you’ll find 50+ pronoun exercises with answers, covering different types and difficulty levels. Whether you are a school student (Class 3–8), an ESL learner, or preparing for competitive exams, these exercises will help you strengthen your grammar basics.

We’ve also included topic-wise questions, worksheets, and a downloadable PDF so you can practise anytime, anywhere, and track your progress effectively.

What are Pronouns?

Pronouns are words used in place of a noun. They refer to a noun that has already been mentioned or to something that does not need to be named again.

Example: In the sentence “John loves his dog”, the word “his” is a pronoun that refers to “John”.

There are different types of pronouns. These include personal pronouns such as I, you, he, she, it, we, and they. Possessive pronouns like ‘my’, ‘your’, ‘his’, ‘her’, ‘its’, ‘our’, and ‘their’. Reflexive pronouns such as ‘myself’, ‘yourself’, ‘himself’, ‘herself’, ‘itself’, ‘ourselves’, ‘yourselves’, and ‘themselves’. Demonstrative pronouns include this, that, these, those.themselves), and demonstrative pronouns (this, that, these, those).   

Also Read: What is the Difference Between Nouns and Pronouns?

Types of Pronouns + Exercises

To master pronouns, it’s important to understand their different types. Below are the most common types of pronouns along with targeted exercises to help you practise each one.

1. Personal Pronouns (he, she, it, they, etc.)

Personal pronouns are used to replace specific nouns and refer to people, animals, or things.

Exercise: Fill in the blanks with the correct personal pronoun

1. Rahul is my best friend. ___ is very helpful.
2. My parents are doctors. ___ work in a hospital.
3. The dog is barking because ___ is hungry.
4. Meena and I are classmates. ___ sit together.

Answers:

1. He
2. They
3. It
4. We

2. Possessive Pronouns (mine, yours, theirs, etc.)

Possessive pronouns show ownership or possession.

Exercise: Choose the correct possessive pronoun

1. This book is (my/mine).
2. That house is (their/theirs).
3. Is this pen (your/yours)?
4. The decision is (our/ours).

Answers:

1. mine
2. theirs
3. yours
4. ours

3. Reflexive Pronouns (myself, herself, themselves, etc.)

Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject and object of the sentence are the same.

Exercise: Fill in the blanks with the correct reflexive pronoun

1. She prepared for the exam by ___ .
2. I completed the project ___ .
3. They enjoyed ___ at the party.
4. He hurt ___ while playing.

Answers:

1. herself
2. myself
3. themselves
4. himself

4. Demonstrative Pronouns (this, that, these, those)

Demonstrative pronouns are used to point to specific things.

Exercise: Fill in the blanks

1. ___ is my favorite book (near).
2. ___ are beautiful flowers (far).
3. ___ is a great idea (near).
4. ___ were my old school days (far).

Answers:

1. This
2. Those
3. This
4. Those

5. Interrogative Pronouns (who, what, which, etc.)

Interrogative pronouns are used to ask questions.

Exercise: Choose the correct pronoun

1. ___ is your best friend?
2. ___ are you doing?
3. ___ of these is your bag?
4. ___ told you this story?

Answers:

1. Who
2. What
3. Which
4. Who

6. Relative Pronouns (who, which, that, etc.)

Relative pronouns connect clauses and give more information about a noun.

Exercise: Fill in the blanks

1. The boy ___ is playing is my brother.
2. This is the book ___ I borrowed.
3. The teacher ___ teaches us is very kind.
4. The car ___ is parked outside is mine.

Answers:

1. who
2. that
3. who
4. that

7. Indefinite Pronouns (someone, anyone, everyone, etc.)

Indefinite pronouns refer to non-specific people or things.

Exercise: Fill in the blanks

1. ___ is knocking at the door.
2. Does ___ know the answer?
3. ___ was absent today.
4. ___ can solve this problem.

Answers:

1. Someone
2. Anyone
3. Someone / Someone (acceptable depending on context)
4. Anyone

Pronoun Exercise with Answers

Here are some simple exercises to help you understand pronouns better. Each exercise also includes answers so you can easily check your performance.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Instructions: Complete the sentences below by filling in the blanks with the correct pronouns.

1. Murat is a good boy. ___ always listens to ___ teacher.
2. Amit and Sumit are twin brothers. ___ take the same bag to school.
3. Milly and I are very good friends. ___ have known each other since childhood.
4. The mangoes are very sour. Where did you buy ___?
5. I love watching Tom and Jerry. ___ reminds me of my childhood days.
6. I bought this book for my sister. ___ often read it together.
7. This is Steve. Do you know ___?
8. There are many windows here. But all of ___ are jammed.
9. The army has reached ___ destination.
10. My aunt and uncle live in Delhi. ___ often visit ___.

Answers:

1. He
2. They
3. We
4. Them
5. It
6. We
7. Him
8. Them
9. Their
10. We, them

Exercise 2: Choose the Correct Pronoun

Instructions: Select the correct pronoun from the options provided.

1. (Me/I) feel like taking a short trip to the Maldives.
2. (I/me) think you should participate in the debate.
3. Wuthering Heights is (her/hers) favourite book.
4. Those papers are (mine/my).
5. The box was lying around. Is (it/its) yours?
6. The dog almost choked (himself/itself).
7. Natasha was all by (yourselves/herself).
8. I got (me/myself) all wet.
9. (That/this) book lying here is mine.
10. (Each/neither) of us were given a gift hamper.

Answers:

1. I
2. I
3. Her
4. Mine
5. It
6. Itself
7. Herself
8. Myself
9. This
10. Each

Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks with Advanced Pronouns

Instructions: Complete the sentences using an appropriate pronoun from the options provided.

1. The students talked to ____ during the group project.

(each other / one another)

2. If anyone needs help, they should ask for ____.

(themselves/himself)

3. The committee has made ____ decision regarding the event.

(it’s / their)

4. Neither of the answers is correct; ____ should be revised.

(both / they)

5. The children locked ____ in the room while playing hide and seek.

(themselves / each other)

Check Answers:

1. Each other
2. Themselves
3. Its
4. They
5. Themselves

Exercise 4: Identify and Correct Errors

Instructions: Read the following sentences and identify any errors related to pronoun usage, then correct them.

1. Each of the students have submitted their assignments on time.
2. Neither of the options are suitable for our needs.
3. Everyone should bring their own lunch to the picnic.
4. The team celebrated their victory by treating themselves to dinner.
5. The teacher asked who was responsible for bringing in their books.

Answers:

1. Each of the students has submitted their assignments on time.
2. Neither of the options is suitable for our needs.
3. Everyone should bring his or her own lunch to the picnic (
4. The team celebrated its victory by treating itself to dinner.
5. The teacher asked who was responsible for bringing in his or her books.

Exercise 5: Choose the Correct Pronoun

Instructions: Select the correct pronoun from the options provided.

1. (He/Him) and I went to the store together.
2. Is this book (yours/your) or mine?
3. The dog chased (its/it’s) tail around in circles.
4. (Each/Every) of the participants must sign in before starting.
5. The manager asked if anyone had seen (her/she).
6. This is a difficult task; we need to do it by (ourselves/ourself).
7. I spoke to Sarah, and she said that (they/them) would join us later.
8. (Neither/Nor) of the answers is correct; you need to revise them.
9. The students completed (their/there) projects ahead of time.
10. Can you tell me where (he/him) went?

Solutions:

1. He
2. Yours
3. Its
4. Each
5. Her
6. Ourselves
7. They
8. Neither
9. Their
10. He

Also Read: French Pronouns: A Complete Guide

Pronoun Exercise with Answers (PDF)

To help you practise more effectively, we’ve created a printable pronoun worksheet PDF that you can download and use anytime.

What’s Included in the PDF?

• 50+ pronoun exercises with answers
• Fill-in-the-blanks, MCQs, and error correction
• Questions based on all types of pronouns
• Practice sets for beginner to advanced levels

Who Should Use This Worksheet?

• Students from Class 3 to Class 8
• Beginners learning English grammar
• ESL learners
• Competitive exam aspirants

Why Download This PDF?

• Easy-to-print format for classroom use

• Practice offline anytime

• Ideal for revision before exams

• Helps improve accuracy and speed

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