How do we resolve a pronoun?

Look back for the nearest noun that fits, as She means Mia in Mia was late. She ran all the way.

The real feeling usually sits after but, as in he said nothing but his hands were shaking.

Primary English Reading Fiction, Paper 2: pronouns, contrast and mood

2026-10-30

Tutor Prep Guide · Primary English

Track what pronouns refer to, read the turn after but, infer feelings from actions, and answer in full sentences.

Focus　Mark what each pronoun refers to, then read the turn after but for the real feeling.

01　Paper details (check answers afterwards)

Item	Detail
Questions	10
Suggested time	25
Difficulty mix	Foundation 4 · Intermediate 3 · Challenge 2 · Error redo 1
Chapter	Chapter: Primary English: Reading Fiction
Level P4

02　Questions (10 items)

FoundationRead: “Sam packed an umbrella before he left home.” What did Sam expect?
FoundationRead: “Mia was late. She ran all the way.” Who does “She” refer to?
FoundationRead: “The cat knocked the cup over and hid under the sofa.” Did the cat knock the cup over?
FoundationRead: “It was the first day of school. Ben held his mother’s hand tightly.” How does Ben feel?
IntermediateChoose: “Grandma took out the old photo and her eyes became wet.” (A) Grandma was angry. (B) Grandma was moved.
IntermediateRead: “Ken opened the box slowly. Inside, a small puppy was shivering.” Which word best describes the puppy?
IntermediateRewrite as a full sentence answer: Q. Why did Mia run? A. To catch the bus.
ChallengeRead: “The rain stopped. A rainbow appeared. Lily forgot her wet shoes.” What is the mood at the end?
ChallengeRead: “He said nothing, but his hands were shaking.” Which is stronger evidence of fear: his words or his hands?
Error redoCorrect the answer: Q. Did Tom enjoy the trip? A. He enjoy very much.

03　Answers and one-line notes

#	Answer	One-line note
1	rain	Packing an umbrella shows he expected rain.
2	Mia	The pronoun She points back to Mia.
3	Yes	The sentence states plainly that the cat knocked the cup over.
4	nervous	Holding on tightly shows nerves in a new place.
5	(B)	Wet eyes show she was moved, not angry.
6	frightened	Shivering points to fear rather than dirt.
7	Mia ran to catch the bus.	A why answer needs a full sentence with the person, the action and the reason.
8	happy	Rain ending, a rainbow and forgotten wet shoes all point to a light mood.
9	his hands	The shaking hands after but carry the real feeling.
10	He enjoyed it very much.	The answer needs the past form enjoyed and the object it.

04　What to do after marking

After marking, redo only the wrong items and write down which step went wrong (formula, unit, or misread number).
Repeat the same item two days later; move to the next paper only when both attempts are correct.
Parents only need the answer and note columns; there is no need to explain every item.

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