Underline the personal pronouns in the sentences below. The number of pronouns in each sentence is indicated in parentheses.

Maynard resembles his five first cousins on his father’s side. (2)

1. A relief pitcher is allowed eight warmup pitches when he enters a game. (1)
2. Bennett wishes his tropical fish were more affectionate toward him. (2)
3. The average wind speed in Great Falls, Montana is 13.1 miles per hour, making it the windiest city in the United States. (1)
4. Because safes are insulated, they protect valuables from fires as well as from thieves. (1)
5. "Rubber baby buggy bumpers" is my favorite tongue twister. (1)
6. Groucho Marx said, "I never forgot a face, but in your case I’ll make an exception. (3)
7. Craig’s money problems began when he got eight credit cards during his senior year in college. (2)
8. Smiling excitedly, Jane and Alison brought their mother her new kimono.
9. Wilma dislikes realistic movies, preferring fantasies that help her escape from the problems she faces every day. (2)
10. As O. Henry was dying, he said, "Turn up the lights, I don’t want to go home in the dark." (2)

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