Relative pronouns and adverbsComplete the following sentences using appropriate relative pronouns or adverbs.1. The town ………………….. I was born is not far from here.a) whereb) whichc) Either could be used here2. That is the office in …………….. I used to work.a) whichb) wherec) Eithe[r]
Common mistakes in the use of personal pronounsThe pronouns that are used as subjects are: I, he, she, we, they, you and it.The pronouns that are used as objects of verbs or prepositions are: me, him, her, us, them, you and it.Note that you and it does not change.S[r]
••••He is the son of a woman who works in television.That’s the man whose son is an actor.Winter was the time when people tended to eat more beans.I know where the play is set.• I can’t imagine why she would want to marry you.2. That can be used instead of who/which.• The girl that (who) lives next[r]
these verbs occur when there is no reflexive or reciprocal meaning at issue. Thischapter explains how and why they are used, and distinguishes between thepronominal and non-pronominal usage of verbs like améliorer/s’améliorer (toimprove). It also discusses the use of a pronomina[r]
Contractions /Questions / Negatives /Passive / State verbsTips:used toKay: “You used to be much slimmer.”used toKay said that he used to be much slimmer.pronouns and adverbs:change to:thisJohn: “This is my cake.”thatJohn said that was his cake.theseKay: “These are for our guests.”those[r]
Reflexive and emphatic pronouns exerciseFill in the blanks using appropriate reflexive and emphatic pronouns.1. She washes her clothes ……………………………..2. We enjoyed …………………………….. at the party.3. The little boy sat by ……………………………4. He absented …………………………… from the class.5. Th[r]
Double use of relative pronounsRelative pronouns have a double use: inside their clauses, they act as subjects or objects; at the same time theyconnect relative clauses to nouns or pronouns in other clauses.As objects or subjects relative pronouns can replace words like h[r]
Using the demonstrative pronounsThere are only five demonstrative pronouns in English: this, that, these, those and such. Demonstrativepronouns can behave either as pronouns or as adjectives.When used as pronouns, these words identify or point to nouns.That was an[r]
Parts of speech exerciseWhat part of speech are the underlined words?1. She thought of a wise plan.2. I want to go now.3. Where are you going?4. That was a lovely evening.5. My father works in a factory.6. She must be a stupid.7. Selena is my best friend.8. The dress was expensive; still I bought it[r]
Formation of questions: basic rulesIt is important to know how to form questions. The rules given below apply to almost all written questions andmost spoken questions.Auxiliary verb before subjectIn a question, the auxiliary verb comes before the subject. Note that if there are two auxiliary verbs,[r]
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Determiners, articles and possessivesYou will definitely have noticed those little words that precede and modify nouns. They are of three types:determiners, articles and quantifiers.Articles will tell the reader whether we are referring to a general or specific thing.A te[r]
Determiners – Part IIIIf we have to put a group B determiner before a pronoun, we use ofNeither of them came.All of us will come.Group A + Group BThe Group B determiners many, most, little, least and few can be used after Group A determiners.His many ideasA few doubtsThe most moneyThe least t[r]
a) sheb) her9. Did ………………. recognize ………………..?a) she; heb) she; himc) her; him10. Did you speak to ………………..?a) sheb) herc) hersAnswers1. It took me twenty minutes to get dressed.2. She told me an interesting story.3. I don’t think we should wait for him.4. You pay for your drinks and I will p[r]
Relative pronouns and adverbsComplete the following sentences using an appropriate relative pronoun or adverb.1. Jane is the woman …………. keeps giant lizards in the garden shed.2. The person ……………… keeps giant lizards in the garden shed is Jane.3. Giant lizards are ……………… Jane keeps in[r]
Demonstrative and indefinite pronouns exerciseFill in the blanks with appropriate demonstrative, indefinite, distributive or reciprocal pronouns.1. …………………………….. must not boast of one’s success.2. Both paintings are good but ………………………… is better than ………………………….3. ………………………….. l[r]
Making questionsAffirmative sentences in the simple present and simple past tense do not have an auxiliary verb. We use do,does or did to change them into questions.Note that do and does are used in the present tense. Do is used with plural nouns and the pronouns I[r]