1.2 Pronouns
Exercise 1: Complete Jamess letter with the appropriate subject or object pronouns.
Dear Henry,
Everything is going fine. (1)________ like my new dormitory very much. (2)______ is comfortable and near the cafeteria. I like my new roommate, Toshi, a lot. You'll meet (3)_______ when you visit me next month. (4)________ is from Japan . Hes studying English, too.
Our neighbors are Peter and Michael. (5)________ are very nice. We usually talk to (6)_______. Peter has a sister. (7)_______ is very friendly. Her name is Sara. (8)_______ lives in another dormitory but I can meet (9)_________ every day because (10)________ study in the same class. If you meet (11)________, youll love (12)________ a lot.
Im looking forward to your visit.
Love,
James
Exercise 2: Read the dialog, and fill in the blanks with the correct possessive forms.
Tracy is a secretary. Today she is tidying the office. She is finding a lot of things.
Tracy : Look at this lovely gold pen. It's beautiful. Is it (13) ________, Julie?
Julie: No, it isn't. Why don't you ask Fiona? Maybe it's (14)_______.
Tracy : Yes, you're right. How about these glasses? Whose are they?
Julie: Well, they're not (15) ________. Talk to Andy. Perhaps they're (16) _________.
Tracy : Right... Andy! We found some glasses. Are they (17) _______?
Andy: Yes, thank you! Now I can see again! By the way, Gerry and I can't find (18) ________ umbrellas.
It's raining today, and we need them.
Tracy : I'll keep an eye out... Oh! Who does this calendar belong to?
Bob: Thanks, Tracy , it's (19) ________. Thank goodness! Now I won't miss (20) ________ appointments.
Julie: Yeah, thanks, Tracy . You're doing a great job. We're so happy that you're (21)________ secretary.
Tracy : No problem... Hey, has anyone seen (22) ________ paycheck?
I can't find it.