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Pronouns section 1
In the following sentences, circle the correct pronoun.
1.
Anyone who would invest in such a stupid idea should have (his,
their, his or her) head examined.
2.
Many of the jobs at the factory that were advertised were not filled
because (it, they) required experience and a set of tools.
3.
Either the fumes from the chemicals or the smoke (is, are)
suspected of being the reason for his illness.
4.
The manufacturer said that (this, these) kind of trousers should be
sold at a higher price.
5.
The orchestra was known for (its, their) records.
6.
Every job applicant should begin a record of (her, their, his or her)
experience and previous employment.
7.
The dog wagged its tail at Jeff and (I, me), but we were afraid to
open the gate and walk into the yard.
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8.
Many people are surprised when they hear (theirselves,
themselves) on a tape recording.
9. ( I , me) will going to the shopping centre today.
10. Marty is angry at (himself, hisself) for forgetting his camera.
11. John and Joseph are going to (their, mine) auntie’s house for
dinner.
12. The clerk at the hardware store gave George and (me, myself) some
ideas for refinishing the cabinet doors.
13. (That, These) kind of grass is often used on golf courses.
14. My brother and (I, me) were planning to go to the movies, but we
had to cancel our plans.
15. My cousin and (I, Me) I took the bus cross-town.
16. The students had a blast at (their, there) rally.
17. We’ll have to divide this fruit between you and (I, me).
18. John explained the test results to (she, her).
19. (Him, He) and Kenneth are going to take Helen and (I, me) to the
play.
20. John and (I, me) went to the shop to but a bag of sugar for (his, her)
Mum.
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Pronouns Section 2
1. He is very handsome. I envy _____.
2. They are not reliable. He doubts ______.
3. I taught her. ________ learned it from ______.
4. We asked for his advice. ______ advised ______ not to come.
5. He dislikes her, and ______ hates ______; it’s evident.
6. You should be there on time. I want _____ to come on time.
7. She is English; _____ gave me lessons in English.
8. They are our friends. We invited _____ to the party.
9. It was him who wrote this letter. I recognized _____ by _____
handwriting.
10. Did you see the snake? – Yes, I saw _____ and _____ saw _____.
Pronouns Section 3
1. This book belongs to me. This is _____ book.
2. Whose book is that? It is not _____.
3. The cat ate _____ food.
4. She took out _____ purse and gave it to me.
5. A friend of _____ gave me that toy.
6. This is their car. That car is _____ too.
7. May I introduce to you one of _____ colleagues?
8. Has anyone here lost _____ books?
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9. Every season is beautiful in _____ own way.
10. They would like a house of _____ own.
Pronouns Section 4
1. What is _____?
2. _____’s how he does it.
3. They talked about _____ and _____.
4. _____ is his book, isn’t it?
5. _____’s why they accepted his proposal.
6. _____ is Ann speaking.
7. After _____ they decided not to come.
8. _____ will do.
9. I’ll take _____ books.
10. He’s been waiting _____ three weeks.
Pronouns Section 5
1. _____ is speaking?
2. _____ children are they?
3. _____ were you talking to?
4. _____ do you mean?
5. _____ did you receive it from?
6. _____ book did you take?
7. _____ one do you prefer?
8. _____ employees took their holiday in May?
9. _____ do you take me for?
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10. _____ is in the news today?
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Answers Section 1
1. Their
2. They
3. Are
4. These
5. Its
6. Their
7. me
8. Themselves
9. Me
10. Himself
11. their
12. me
13. that
14. I
15. I
16. Their
17. me
18. her
19. he me
20. I his
Section 2
1. him; 2. them; 3. She, me; 4. He, us; 5. she, him; 6. you; 7. she; 8. them;
9. him, his; 10. it, it, me;
Section 3
1. my; 2. mine; 3. her/his; 4. her; 5. mine; 6. theirs; 7. my/our; 8.
his/her; 9. its; 10. their;
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Section 4
1. this/that; 2. That; 3. this, that; 4. This/That; 5. That; 6. This/That; 7.
that; 8. That; 9. these/those; 10. these;
Section 5
1. Who; 2. Whose; 3. Who; 4. What; 5. Whom; 6. Whose; 7. Which; 8.
Which; 9. What; 10. What;
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