CHAPTER IPRONOUNS (PERSONAL, POSSESSIVE, REFLEXIVE)
Exercise 1. Choose the right pronoun: A. 1. Kate and (I, me) work together. 2. We spent our holiday together with (them, they). 3. My sister and (I, me) are good friends. 4. It's (he, him). 5. (She, her) writes to (he, him) every day. 6. (We, us) enjoy playing tennis. 7. Will you give (her, she) and (I, me) some help? 8. Helen and (they, them) are next-door neighbours. B. 1. (My, me) aunt Susan is (my, me) mother's sister. 2. (Our, us) relatives are coming to see (our, us) today. 3. Tell (them, their) about it. 4. Is this (you, your) dog? There is something wrong with (it, its) ear. 5. Ask (him, his) if it's (him, his) car. 6. George and Carol are having (them, their) lunch. 7. He gave (me, my) (him, his) photograph in which I couldn't recognize (him, his). 8. We were surprised to see (them, their) on the platform, they also came to meet (our, us).
Exercise 2. Use "me," "you," "him," "her," "it," "us," "them";:
1. She gave _____ the book and asked to return _____ to _____ next week. 2. Are you going to invite _____ to your party? She is such a bore! 3. My parents are coming to see _____ on Saturday. I like to spend my weekend with ______. 4. I didn't like the film. I don't want to speak about _____. 5. We'll be very happy if you go on a trip with ______. 6. Don't ask _____ this question. I don't know how to answer ______. 7. If she doesn't arrive tomorrow send _____ a telegram. 8. I'm sorry to trouble ______, but I want ______ to do ______ a favour. 9. Let's not wait for _____, they are always late. 10. Do you want ______ to do it for ______? I don't mind _____.
Exercise 3. Use personal or possessive pronouns in the right form: A. 1. The girls are here, _____ came early. 2. When Roger saw Ann _____ spoke to _____. 3. The boss left an hour ago. I didn't see _____. 4. Sam met Ann at the entrance, _____ showed _____ the pictures. 5. The Browns have moved into a new flat. _____ gave _____ _____ new address, so I can visit _____. 6. Jane is _____ sister. _____ is older than _____ am. 7. Thank _____ for the book _____ gave _____, _____ is very interesting. 8. _____ flat is on the third floor, _____ windows face the sea. 9. I invite _____ to a party at _____ place. _____ hope ______ will bring _____ husband with _____. 10. _____ like to visit _____ friends who live not far from _____ house. 11. Mary and _____ cousin are spending _____ holidays in Brighton. _____ have both visited before. 12. Bill takes _____ guitar lesson on Monday. _____ is the only day _____ is free after college. 13. I am happy that _____ cat found _____ kitten. B. 1. Has anyone had _____ coffee? 2. No one had _____ watch on. 3. Has anyone left _____ raincoat behind? 4. Everybody took _____ turn. 5. Anybody can take _____ book home. 6. Something alive just poked _____ nose out of that hole. 7. Each of the girls was in _____ place. Exercise 4. Change the sentences according to the model:
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