4. The Pronoun

Exercise 4.1. Change nouns for personal pronouns.

1. At Christmas (friends) often give Mary presents. 2. (Mary) likes her friends. 3. I’ve got a tortoise. I feed __ vegetables. 4. (the bird) is singing lovely. 5. (my sister and I) don’t like to walk our dog. 6. (the boy) overslept this morning and didn’t have time to have breakfast. 7. (you and I) are good friends, aren’t you? 8. (your brother and you) spend too much time playing computer games. 9. (Sam and John) went to see their friends. 10. (the students) live in the hostels.

Exercise 4.2. Choose the correct form of the pronouns in brackets.

1. What colour is the car? It is so far that I can't see (it's / its / it) colour. 2. They rarely drive to (their / them / theirs) office. They live near (it's / it / its). 3. The pupils of schools have less free time than the students of universities. (They / them) have a lot of homework to do. 4. Look at (me / mine / my) new watch. Do you like (it / them / its)? 5. These books are (her / hers). Give (them / their/theirs) to (hers / her). 6. (Theirs / Their / Them) task is much more difficult than (you / yours / your) or (me / mine / my). 7. Why are (you / you / yours) sitting here? It is not (you / your / yours) desk, it is (me / mine / my). 8. My father is an engineer. (His / him) profession is very interesting. 9. (We / Our / Ours) was the last turn. We have missed (it / its). 10. (Their / Theirs / Them) knowledge of French is not much more superior to (we / our / ours).

Exercise 4.3. Fill in the blanks with an appropriate reflexive pronoun where necessary and translate the sentences into Russian.

1. Have a good time. Try to relax ___ and enjoy ___. 2. She decided to excuse ___ his bad behavior. 3. Why don't you want to concentrate ___ and start working? 4. She did not know where to hide ___. 5. Though it was rather cold in the room he felt ___ hot. 6. Have you shaved ___ today? 7. She found ___ in an awkward situation (в неловкой ситуации). 8. You have to prepare ___ for a long trip. 9. We protected ___ against damage. 10. Do you feel ___ well after the rest?

Exercise 4.4. Fill in the blanks with some, any, no.

1. Unfortunately, they have got ___ money. 2. She wanted ___ apples, but there were not ___ in the nearest shop. 3. Is there ___ salt on the table? – No, there isn't. 4. I'd like to buy ___ new clothes, but I haven't ___ money. 5. When would you like to come? – ___ day would suit me. 6. This vehicle has ___ more functions. 7. He did not answer all the letters because she had ___ time. 8. Do you have ___ change? – Hardly ___. 9. I have ___ plans for this evening. 10. Could you help me? I have ___ problems with my research.

Exercise 4.5. Choose the appropriate pronoun.

1. She was said that (someone / anybody) was waiting for her in the street. 2. He was standing by the window and was looking (nobody / somewhere) on the right. 3. Have you read (something / anything) by Oscar Wilde? 4. Could you give me (something / anything) to eat? 5. If (someone / anyone) comes, let me know immediately. 6. I haven't heard from her for a month. I am afraid (nothing / something) has happened to her. 7. Have you read (something / anything) about this author? – No, I've read (something / nothing). 8. Would you like (something / anything) to drink? 9. He is still (nowhere / somewhere) abroad. 10. I have (anything / nothing) to add.

Exercise 4.6. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate pronoun.

а) each / every

1. ___ soldier wants to become a general. 2. ___ student was tested in turn. 3. They ___ have a comfortable room. 4. You can come here ____ day. 5. ___ of us would be happy to help you. 6. ___ patient wants to be healthy. 7. Aircraft fly there ___ hour. 8. The performance was a success (имело успех) ___ place was taken. 9. This book is divided into 20 units and ___ of them has a different title. 10. ___ passenger must fasten the belt when the airplane takes off or lands.

b) either / any / neither / none

1. I saw two plays in this theatre, but ___ of them impressed me. 2. John and Pete did not pass an exam yesterday because ___ was ready for it. 3. ___of the two girls is very pretty, but ___ of them is married yet. 4. There are a few cafes in this district, but ___ of them is good. 5. What would you prefer, tea or coffee? – ___ will do. 6. There were four applicants but ___ of them impressed me. 7. Can he speak French or German? – ___. He is not good at languages.

Exercise 4.7. Choose the correct item.

1. Please give me ___ copy of the magazine.

a) other b) another c) the other d) others

2. I see only five students here. Where are ___ ones?

a) another b) others c) the others d) the other

3. There were seven people on the beach; two of them were ba- thing, ___ were playing volleyball.

a) the others b) another c) others d) other

4. I can give you only a small dictionary, I have got no ___ .

a) the other b) another c) other d) the others

5. Two of their guests left rather early, ___ stayed till midnight.

a) the other b) another c) the others d) other

6. Well, ___fifty yards and you will be at home.

a) another b) other c) the other d) others

7. There have been two oranges on the table. One is here, and where is___?

a) another b) the other c) others d) other

8. I'm going to stay here for ___ few days.

a) the other b) others c) the others d) another

9. I think you should choose ___ colour. This one is too dark.

a) other b) another c) the other d) others

10. Why is he so selfish? He never thinks about ___.

a) other b) the other c) others d) the others