Wednesday 18 September 2013

Pronouns : Answer


A.Complete the sentences using the right pronoun in the brackets.

1. The Nile is a river in Africa. It is the longest river in the world.
2. I hurt myself while playing tennis yesterday.
3. Lewis Carroll was a writer. He wrote Alice in Wonderland.
4. The Eiffel Tower is in Paris. It is the tallest building in Paris.
5. At George's birthday party , his friends gifted him a book.
6. Lynn is a shy girl. She never talks about herself.
7. Is this pen yours?
    No , that is not mine.
8. When ill , you must take good care of yourself.
9. Fred and Nick have had a quarrel. But they must sort it out between themselves.
10.The tourists asked the policeman where they could find a good restaurant.
11.The Merino sheep is famous for its soft wool.
12.Harry asked Sam if he could help him.
13.Gina found herself very tired at the end of the day.
14.Walt Disney was a filmmaker who created Mickey Mouse.

1. This dish isn’t very good but that one tastes very nice! (this,that).  
2. Look at those necklaces on that shelf. Aren’t they lovely? (that,those)
3. Do you like these fruits? I bought them just for you. (these,that)
4. What is the answer to these questions? (this,these)
5. This cake looks delicious! Where did you buy it form? (those,this)
6. I like that shirt you are wearing. (these,that)

B. Complete the sentences using distributive pronouns.

1. Either Joseph or Peter can show you the way. (Neither,Either)
2. Neither answer is correct. (Neither,None)
3. Each of you must sing a song. (Each,No one)
4. None of the solutions is right. Do the sum again. (Each,None)
5. Several people were invited but none attended. (each,none)
6. No one of them can complete the work today. (Neither,No one)

C. Complete the sentences using relative pronouns.

1. I would like to live in a town that is clean and noise-free. (that,who)
2. I am reading a book which I borrowed from the library. (which,whose)
3. The flowers which are growing in your garden are very pretty. (whom,which)
4. Who is the man that spoke to you just now? (which,that)
5. I have a friend who can perform magic trick. (whom,who)
6. Do you remember the name of the actress who won an Oscar this year?(whom,who)

7. This is the girl who had a accident. (whose,who)
8. Last week I saw a building which was really old. (who,which)
9. She like curries that are really hot! (that,who)
10. The book which you gave me is very interesting! (which,whom)

D. Combine the sentences using relative pronouns.

1. Joan is a lazy girl. She likes to sleep all the time
Joan is a lazy girl who likes to sleep all the time
2. My cousin lives in Singapore. It is thousands of miles away.
My cousin lives in Singapore where thousands of miles away.
3. The black car looks great. The car is behind us.
The black car which is behind us looks great.
4. The bird is flying over the trees. It must be an eagle.
The bird which is flying over the trees It must be an eagle.
5. My father is in the army. He will come home for the holidays.
My father who is in the army will come home for the holidays.
6. This is the book. I was telling you about it.
This is the book which is I was telling you about it.


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