Pronoun Exercise

Pronoun Exercise


Ex 1: Identify underlined word: Possessive Adjective case or Possessive pronouns case

1. They think everything is theirs

2. This is not Emma's tablet. This is her tablet.

3. Is there an interactive whiteboard in our classroom?

4. Sorry, I don't have my homework.

5. Whose trainers are those? Are those yours, Maria?

6. This sandwich is better than mine.

7. Is that your mobile?

Exercise 2, 3, & 4 are taken from Oxford Practice Grammar by John Eastwood (Second Edition) Unit 98

Ex 2: Subject and object forms
Complete the conversation. Put in the pronouns.

Nick: Did (►) you say that you and Harriet wanted some coloured lights for your party?
Mike: Yes, but (►) it's OK. Melanie's neighbour Jake has got some, and (1) _________'s going to lend (2) _________ to (3) _________ .


Nick: Great. Is Rita coming to the party?
Mike: We've invited (4) _________ of course, but (5) _________ isn't sure if (6) _________ can come or not. Her parents are flying somewhere on Saturday evening, and she might be taking (7) _________ to the airport.

Nick: And what about Maria's friend Emma?
Mike: I expect (8) _________'ll be there. And her brother. (9) _________ both came to our last party.

Nick: Do (10) _________ mean Jason? I don't like (11) _________ very much.
Mike: Oh, (12) _________'s OK. But (13) _________ don't have to talk to (14) _________.

Ex 3: Subject and object forms
Put in the pronouns.

► There's no need to shout. I can hear you.
1 You and I work well together. _________'re a good team.
2 We've got a bit of a problem. Could _________ help _________, please?
3 This is a good photo, isn't _________? ~ Is Jessica in _________ ? ~ Yes, that's _________, look _________'s next to Andrew.
4 Who did this crossword? ~ _________ I did _________ this morning.
5 Is this Vicky's bag? ~ No, _________ didn't bring one. It can't belong to _________.
6 _________'m looking for my shoes. Have _________ seen _________? ~ Yes, _________'re here.

Ex: 4 You and they
Complete the conversation. Put in you or they.

Trevor: I'm not going to drive in this weather. It's too icy.
Maria: (►) You don't want to take any risks. (1) _________ can't be too careful.
Trevor: I've just heard the weather forecast and (2) _________ say there's going to be more snow. (3) _________'re better off indoors in weather like this.
Maria: I think (4) _________ ought to clear the snow off the roads more quickly.


Answers

Ex 1: Identify underlined word: Possessive Adjective case or Possessive pronouns case

1. They think everything is theirs. → Possessive pronoun 
2. This is not Emma's tablet. This is her tablet. → Possessive adjective
3. Is there an interactive whiteboard in our classroom? → Possessive adjective
4. Sorry, I don't have my homework. → Possessive adjective
5. Whose trainers are those? Are those yours, Maria? → Possessive pronoun
6. This sandwich is better than mine. → Possessive pronoun
7. Is that your mobile? → Possessive adjective

Ex 2
1 he
2 them
3 us/me
4 her
5 she
6 she
7 them
8 she
9 They
10 you
11 him
12 he
13 you/we
14 him

Ex 3

1 We
2 you, us
3 it, it, her, She
4 Me, it
5 she, her
6 I, you, them, they

Ex 4

1 You
2 They
3 You
4 they

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