In each sentence in the following exercises, identify pronominals. Among the identified pronominals, name pronominal determiners and adverbs. Note that not all sentences will have pronominals and that a sentence may contain multiple pronominals. Here is a sample question answered for you:
Q. They traveled to a remote village in the mountains for their vacation.
A. Pronominals: They, their
Pronominal determiner: their
If you don’t understand how to identify pronominals, refer to the post on pronominal.
Exercise 1
1. When Martha finally reached the summit, she felt an overwhelming sense of accomplishment.
2. They decided to adopt the stray dog that had been wandering in their neighborhood for months, giving it a new home and a loving family.
3. Their decision to move to the countryside, which had been a long-standing dream of theirs, finally came to fruition last summer.
4. If you ever need assistance with your project, don’t hesitate to ask for help from those who have more experience.
5. Can you show me how to use this new software effectively?
1. Pronominal: she
2. Pronominals: They, that, their, it
Pronominal determiner: their
3. Pronominals: Their, which, theirs
Pronominal determiner: Their
Note that their is a determiner, but theirs is not. It’s a pronoun here.
4. Pronominals: you, your, those, who
Pronominal determiner: your
5. Pronominals: you, me, this
Pronominal determiner: this
Exercise 2
1. When will the meeting start, and who will be presenting first?
2. He built a shelter and lived therein for several months.
3. Herein lies the key to their success, and this approach will revolutionize the industry, but which method will you adopt?
4. Where the ancient ruins stand, historians have discovered artifacts that shed light on the civilization’s mysterious past.
5. Where the river bends sharply, the currents are strongest and the rocks are most treacherous.
1. Pronominal: who
2. Pronominals: He, therein
Pronominal adverb: therein
3. Pronominals: Herein, their, this, which, you
Pronominal determiner: their, this, which
Pronominal adverb: Herein
4. Pronominal: that
5. No pronominal
Exercise 3
1. Where the competition is toughest, true talent shines brightest.
2. The group set up a tent by the lake, knowing about the beautiful view from there.
3. She sat in the front row, and the sound was clearer here.
4. The recipe, which was complicated, turned out to be delicious.
5. Anyone who has questions can attend the meeting, although everything might not be covered.
1. No pronominal
2. No pronominal. Note that there is an adverb – and not a pronoun.
3. Pronominal: She. Note that here is an adverb.
4. Pronominal: which
5. Pronominals: Anyone, who, everything
