Pronoun Exercises in English (All Levels)
Welcome to our complete collection of pronoun exercises for ESL learners. Pronouns are essential words that replace nouns and keep our sentences from becoming repetitive. You'll find free, interactive exercises covering all the major pronoun types: personal, possessive, reflexive, indefinite, relative, and object pronouns — at every level.
All exercises are free and interactive, with instant answer checking. Levels range from A1/A2 (Beginner) to B2/C1 (Advanced).
Quick Grammar Review: Pronouns in English
What is a pronoun?
A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence. Instead of repeating a noun over and over, we use a pronoun to refer back to it: Maria is a teacher. She works at a local school. English has several different types of pronouns, each with a specific function.
Personal pronouns: subject and object forms
| Person | Subject pronoun | Object pronoun | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st singular | I | me | I saw him. / He saw me. |
| 2nd singular/plural | you | you | You called her. / She called you. |
| 3rd singular (m) | he | him | He left early. / I saw him. |
| 3rd singular (f) | she | her | She called. / I called her. |
| 3rd singular (n) | it | it | It is broken. / I fixed it. |
| 1st plural | we | us | We arrived late. / They invited us. |
| 3rd plural | they | them | They won. / We beat them. |
Possessive pronouns vs. possessive adjectives
Possessive adjectives come before a noun: This is my book. Possessive pronouns stand alone and replace the noun: This book is mine.
| Person | Possessive adjective | Possessive pronoun |
|---|---|---|
| 1st singular | my | mine |
| 2nd singular/plural | your | yours |
| 3rd singular (m/f/n) | his / her / its | his / hers / — |
| 1st plural | our | ours |
| 3rd plural | their | theirs |
Reflexive pronouns
Reflexive pronouns end in -self (singular) or -selves (plural). They are used when the subject and object of the verb are the same person, or for emphasis.
She hurt herself. (subject = object) | I did it myself. (emphasis)
Forms: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.
Relative pronouns
Relative pronouns introduce relative clauses. The most common are who (for people), which (for things), that (for people or things), and whose (to show possession).
The woman who called is my aunt. / The book that I read was excellent. / The house whose roof collapsed was old.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Subject vs. object pronoun: ✗ Between you and I… → ✓ Between you and me…
- Possessive adjective vs. contraction: ✗ The dog wagged it's tail. → ✓ The dog wagged its tail. (It's = it is; its = possessive)
- Reflexive pronoun overuse: ✗ My friend and myself went to the store. → ✓ My friend and I went to the store.
- Who vs. whom: Use who as a subject, whom as an object: ✓ Who called? / To whom did you speak?
Beginners should start with Personal Pronouns 1 and Possessive Adjectives 1 to build the foundation. Intermediate learners should tackle Possessive Pronouns/Adjectives, Reflexive Pronouns, and Relative Pronouns. The Pronoun Agreement and Pronoun Case exercises are best for advanced learners preparing for exams.
All Pronoun Exercises — Free & Interactive
(B) = Beginner (A1/A2) | (I) = Intermediate (B1/B2) | (A) = Advanced (C1/C2)
Indefinite Pronouns
Indefinite pronouns refer to non-specific people or things. Common ones include someone, anyone, everyone, no one, something, anything, everything, nothing.
