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SUBJECTIVESUBJECTIVESUBJECTIVESUBJECTIVE

PRONOUNSPRONOUNSPRONOUNSPRONOUNS

OBJECTIVEOBJECTIVEOBJECTIVEOBJECTIVE

PRONOUNSPRONOUNSPRONOUNSPRONOUNS

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ADJECTIVESADJECTIVESADJECTIVESADJECTIVES

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PRONOUNSPRONOUNSPRONOUNSPRONOUNS

Used to replace the author

of the action, the person,

thing or animal who

performed it. Its used to

avoid unnecessary repletion

when the subject (author)

was previously mentioned or

we already know it.

Anna is at home. She

arrived early today.(Anna is

the subject and was

replaced for the

corresponding pronoun.

Used to replace the person,

thing or animal that belongs

/ is related to someone when

it has already been

mentioned, to avoid

unnecessary repetition.

Lucybrought this backpack

home, but it isnt hers. (In

this case we replaced her

backpack by hers that

corresponds to the

subjective pronoun: she.)

Used to replace the receiver

of the action, the person,

thing or animal who suffered

it. Its used in order to avoid

unnecessary repetition when

the object (receiver) is

already known.

We phoned Albert but he

didnt answer. I thinkhewas

not home. (Albert is not the

author and was replaced

twice for the corresponding

pronoun.

Used before the person,

thing or animal that belongs

to / is related to someone. It

matches with the owner

and corresponds to the

personal pronoun used to

define it.

Roger brought his cousins

to spend the weekend here.

(Robert is the owner and

we used the adjective

corresponding to he.

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EXERCISES!EXERCISES!EXERCISES!EXERCISES!

Complete with the correct pronoun / adjective:

1. Millie needs some help to clean _________ bedroom because

______ is a real mess!

2. When Paul told _____ that he was going to quit ____ job, we

couldnt believe it.

3. Mary and Teresa like to go to that caf downtown, but only when____ is not crowded like.

4. When the guys asked us for help, we had to help ______.

5. I always help you when _____ need, so why you dont help

_____ when I ask?

6. Children, take __________ toys from the floor because I need to

straighten up the house.

7. Melanie shocked everyone at the party with _________ new

dress. _____ was absolutely ridiculous!

8. George, take ______ time to read the instructions carefully

because I dont want to waste ________ reading __________ for

you.9. Stop being so lazy, Jack! _______ have to do ______ homework

in time to hand _____!

10. Please, dont tell ______ the tickets for the show are sold out! I

waited for more than three hours in that line to buy ________.

Choose the correct option:

1. When you meet Thelma you will agree with me

that _______ is the most beautiful woman in this

city.

a) she b) her

2. Thats Mr. Robson in __ new car.

a) him b) his

3. The kids need new sneakers because _____ have

just worn out.

a) their b) theirs

4. If you need some help, just ask ___ and Ill do my

best.

a) I b) me5. Stay away from __, Jack. If you touch me again Ill

report you to the police.

a) I b) me

6. Sorry, Lyn. I took your blouse by mistake because

I thought it was ________.

a) mine b) my

7. If you dont want the Millers to come to your

birthday party, just dont invite __.

a) they b) them

8. I was pretty disappointed with Jims behavior

because Ive never expected something like that

from _____.

a) him b) his

9. Tell Charlie Im not going to the meeting because

___ dont have the time today.

a) me b) I

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Teachers keys

Complete with the correct pronoun / adjective:

1. Millie needs some help to clean her bedroom because it is a real mess!

2. When Paul told us that he was going to quit his job, we couldnt believe it.

3. Mary and Teresa like to go to that caf downtown, but only when it is not crowded.

4. When the guys asked us for help, we had to help them.

5. I always help you when you need, so why you dont help me when I ask?

6. Children, take your toys from the floor because I need to straighten up the house.

7. Melanie shocked everyone at the party with her new dress. It was absolutely ridiculous!

8. George, take your time to read the instructions carefully because I dont want to waste mine reading them for you.

9. Stop being so lazy, Jack! You have to do your homework in time to hand it!

10. Please, dont tell me the tickets for the show are sold out! I waited for more than three hours in that line to buy them.

Choose the correct option:

1. When you meet Thelma you will agree with me that _______ is the most beautiful woman in this city.

a) she b) her

2. Thats Mr. Robson in __ new car.

a) him b) his3. The kids need new sneakers because _____ have just worn out.

a) their b) theirs

4. If you need some help, just ask ___ and Ill do my best.

a) I b) me

5. Stay away from __, Jack. If you touch me again Ill report you to the police.

a) I b) me

6. Sorry, Lyn. I took your blouse by mistake because I thought it was ________.

a) mine b) my

7. If you dont want the Millers to come to your birthday party, just dont invite __.

a) they b) them

8. I was pretty disappointed with Jims behavior because Ive never expected something like that from _____.a) him b) his

9. Tell Charlie Im not going to the meeting because ___ dont have the time today.

a) me b) I