Reflexive Pronouns That End in Self or Selves
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Reflexive Pronouns That End in Self or Selves" is written for 3rd Grade (Ages 8-9), and it covers Common Core L.3.1.A. If your little one is a year younger but already steady on pronouns, the page still works. You may just need to read the instructions out loud. And if they are older and using pronouns never quite stuck, this is a short review rather than busywork.
3rd grade grammar worksheet: write the reflexive pronoun that matches each subject, such as myself, herself, itself or themselves. Answer key included. Part of our using pronouns collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Read each sentence aloud with the pronoun in place to hear if it fits. For pairs like Tom and me, cover the other name and try the pronoun alone. Check with the answer key.
What students will practice
- Students will replace nouns with subject, object and plural pronouns.
- Students will write reflexive pronouns that end in self or selves.
- Students will start questions with who, what and which.
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Language · 3rd Grade
Standard: Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and their functions in particular sentences.
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FAQ
How do I use this using pronouns worksheet?
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Read each sentence aloud with the pronoun in place to hear if it fits. For pairs like Tom and me, cover the other name and try the pronoun alone. Check with the answer key.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Write the reflexive pronoun that matches each subject, such as myself, herself, itself or themselves. A reflexive pronoun ends in self or selves. It points back to the subject of the sentence. The directions on the page read: Read each sentence and find who does the action. Then, write the reflexive pronoun that matches on the line. Then, write 1 sentence of your own. An answer key is included.
Can I use this using pronouns worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 3rd Grade pronouns, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with using pronouns. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.
What types of pronouns are 3rd graders expected to use correctly?
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Third graders work with personal subject pronouns (I, he, she, they), object pronouns (me, him, her, them), and possessive pronouns (my, his, her, their) in context-based exercises.
How do using pronouns worksheets help with 3rd grade writing fluency?
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Correctly using pronouns makes writing flow naturally - students learn to substitute nouns strategically so sentences avoid repetition while maintaining clarity about who or what is being discussed.
What common errors do 3rd graders make with pronoun use?
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Common mistakes include using the wrong case (e.g., 'Me and my friend went' instead of 'My friend and I went') and unclear pronoun references, both of which worksheets target with focused exercises.
How many 3rd Grade using pronouns worksheets are there?
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10 printable worksheets, all free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are using pronouns worksheets for?
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These are written for 3rd Grade students, roughly ages 8-9. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Are these using pronouns worksheets aligned to Common Core?
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Yes. Each one shows the Common Core code it covers on its own page, so you can check the alignment yourself rather than taking our word for it.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 3rd Grade |
| Subject | Grammar & Writing |
| Topic | Pronouns |
| Standard | L.3.1.A |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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