🔗 Pronouns, Prepositions and Joining Words

What your child will learn

• Students will be able to replace a noun with the correct personal pronoun (he, she, it, they, we, etc.) in a sentence.
• Students will be able to choose the correct possessive pronoun (my, your, his, her, its, our, their) to show ownership in a sentence.
• Students will be able to use prepositions of place (in, on, under) and time (at, in, on) correctly in sentences.
• Students will be able to join words and sentences using and, but, because, and or to show addition, contrast, reason, or choice.
• Students will be able to identify and correct errors in the use of pronouns, prepositions, and conjunctions in simple sentences.

Lessons in this unit

1. Personal Pronouns: He, She, It, They: Learn to replace nouns with personal pronouns (I, you, he, she, it, we, they) to avoid repetition. Practice with singular and plural nouns.
2. Possessive Pronouns: My, Your, His, Her, Its, Our, Their: Learn to use possessive pronouns to show ownership. Practice matching pronouns to the owner (I→my, you→your, he→his, she→her, it→its, we→our, they→their).
3. Prepositions of Place: In, On, Under: Learn to use prepositions of place (in, on, under) to describe where something is. Practice with pictures and sentences.
4. Prepositions of Time: At, In, On: Learn to use prepositions of time (at, in, on) to tell when something happens. Practice with clocks, days, and months.
5. Joining with And and But: Learn to join words and sentences with 'and' (to add) and 'but' (to show contrast). Practice choosing the right conjunction based on meaning.
6. Joining with Because and Or: Learn to use 'because' to give a reason and 'or' to show a choice. Practice choosing the correct conjunction based on meaning.
7. Find and Fix Mistakes: Apply knowledge of pronouns, prepositions, and conjunctions to identify and correct errors in sentences. Practice with common mistakes.

Key words

pronoun

A word that takes the place of a noun, like he, she, it, they.

personal pronoun

A word that names a person or thing without repeating the name, like I, you, he, she, it, we, they.

possessive pronoun

A word that shows who owns something, like my, your, his, her, its, our, their.

preposition

A word that shows where something is or when something happens, like in, on, under, at.

conjunction

A joining word that connects words or sentences, like and, but, because, or.

Help your child at home

What to watch for

Using 'he' for any person, regardless of gender.

Help: Use 'she' for girls/women, 'he' for boys/men, 'it' for things/animals.

Using 'his' for a girl's possession.

Help: Use 'her' for girls/women, 'his' for boys/men.

Using 'in' for any position (e.g., 'on the table' becomes 'in the table').

Help: 'In' means inside something; 'on' means on top of something; 'under' means below something.

Using 'in' for days (e.g., 'in Monday').

Help: Use 'on' for days and dates, 'in' for months and years.

Try this at home

• Find the noun, ask 'boy, girl, thing or many?', then replace it with he, she, it or they
• Fill in the blank with the correct possessive pronoun
• Look at the picture and choose the correct preposition
• Choose the correct preposition for a given time

Quick questions to ask aloud

1. Riya is my friend. ___ is very kind. (He / She / It / They)
   Show answer

   She. Riya is a girl, so we use 'she'.
2. This is Kabir's bag. It is ___ bag. (her / his / my / your)
   Show answer

   Kabir is a boy, so we use 'his'.
3. Which preposition tells us that something is on top of something else? (in / on / under)
   Show answer

   'On' means on top of something.

Parent guide: how to help your child with Class 4 English

Frequently asked questions

What will my child learn in "Pronouns, Prepositions and Joining Words" (Class 4 English)?

Your child will be able to: replace a noun with the correct personal pronoun (he, she, it, they, we, etc.) in a sentence.; choose the correct possessive pronoun (my, your, his, her, its, our, their) to show ownership in a sentence.; use prepositions of place (in, on, under) and time (at, in, on) correctly in sentences.; join words and sentences using and, but, because, and or to show addition, contrast, reason, or choice.; identify and correct errors in the use of pronouns, prepositions, and conjunctions in simple sentences..

How does MangoMindz teach "Pronouns, Prepositions and Joining Words"?

In 7 short parts (Personal Pronouns: He, She, It, They, Possessive Pronouns: My, Your, His, Her, Its, Our, Their, Prepositions of Place: In, On, Under, Prepositions of Time: At, In, On, Joining with And and But, Joining with Because and Or, Find and Fix Mistakes). Each part has a picture-based lesson read aloud by Mango Teacher, a quick check, and a quiz built from common mistakes children make, with Mango, a study buddy, for questions.

How long does "Pronouns, Prepositions and Joining Words" take?

About 120 minutes in total, spread over 7 parts of 15–25 minutes each.

How can I help my child with "Pronouns, Prepositions and Joining Words" at home?

Work through a small example together, such as: Find the noun, ask 'boy, girl, thing or many?', then replace it with he, she, it or they; Fill in the blank with the correct possessive pronoun. Then ask a quick question aloud: Riya is my friend. ___ is very kind. (He / She / It / They)

What mistakes do children often make in "Pronouns, Prepositions and Joining Words"?

Using 'he' for any person, regardless of gender. Fix: Use 'she' for girls/women, 'he' for boys/men, 'it' for things/animals. Using 'his' for a girl's possession. Fix: Use 'her' for girls/women, 'his' for boys/men. Using 'in' for any position (e.g., 'on the table' becomes 'in the table'). Fix: 'In' means inside something; 'on' means on top of something; 'under' means below something.

Is "Pronouns, Prepositions and Joining Words" free on MangoMindz?

Yes. Every lesson part and quiz in "Pronouns, Prepositions and Joining Words" is free on MangoMindz, with no ads.