SUBJECTIVE OBJECTIVE POSSESSIVE POSSESSIVE

PRONOUNS PRONOUNS ADJECTIVES PRONOUNS

Used to replace the author Used to replace the receiver Used before the person, Used to replace the person,
of the action, the person, of the action, the person, thing or animal that belongs thing or animal that belongs
thing or animal who thing or animal who suffered to / is related to someone. It / is related to someone when
performed it. It’s used to it. It’s used in order to avoid matches with the “owner” it has already been
avoid unnecessary repletion unnecessary repetition when and corresponds to the mentioned, to avoid
when the subject (author) the object (receiver) is personal pronoun used to unnecessary repetition.
was previously mentioned or already known. define it. Lucy brought this backpack
we already know it. We phoned Albert but he Roger brought his cousins home, but it isn’t hers. (In
Anna is at home. She didn’t answer. I think he was to spend the weekend here. this case we replaced “her
arrived early today. (Anna is not home. (Albert is not the (Robert is the “owner” and backpack” by hers that
the subject and was author and was replaced we used the adjective corresponds to the
replaced for the twice for the corresponding corresponding to “he”. subjective pronoun: “she”.)
corresponding pronoun. pronoun.

NOW DO THE
Choose the correct option:
EXERCISES! 1. When you meet Thelma you will agree with me
that _______ is the most beautiful woman in this
city.
a) she b) her
2. That’s Mr. Robson in __ new car.
a) him b) his
Complete with the correct pronoun / adjective: 3. The kids need new sneakers because _____ have
1. Millie needs some help to clean _________ bedroom because just worn out.
______ is a real mess! a) their b) theirs
2. When Paul told _____ that he was going to quit ____ job, we 4. If you need some help, just ask ___ and I’ll do my
couldn’t believe it. best.
3. Mary and Teresa like to go to that café downtown, but only when a) I b) me
____ is not crowded like. 5. Stay away from __, Jack. If you touch me again I’ll
4. When the guys asked us for help, we had to help ______. report you to the police.
5. I always help you when _____ need, so why you don’t help a) I b) me
_____ when I ask? 6. Sorry, Lyn. I took your blouse by mistake because
6. Children, take __________ toys from the floor because I need to I thought it was ________.
straighten up the house. a) mine b) my
7. Melanie shocked everyone at the party with _________ new
7. If you don’t want the Millers to come to your
birthday party, just don’t invite __.
dress. _____ was absolutely ridiculous!
a) they b) them
8. George, take ______ time to read the instructions carefully
8. I was pretty disappointed with Jim’s behavior
because I don’t want to waste ________ reading __________ for
because I’ve never expected something like that
you.
from _____.
9. Stop being so lazy, Jack! _______ have to do ______ homework
a) him b) his
in time to hand _____!
9. Tell Charlie I’m not going to the meeting because
10. Please, don’t tell ______ the tickets for the show are sold out! I ___ don’t have the time today.
waited for more than three hours in that line to buy ________. a) me b) I
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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 couldn’t believe it.
3. Mary and Teresa like to go to that café 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 don’t 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 don’t 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, don’t 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. That’s 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 I’ll do my best.
a) I b) me
5. Stay away from __, Jack. If you touch me again I’ll 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 don’t want the Millers to come to your birthday party, just don’t invite __.
a) they b) them
8. I was pretty disappointed with Jim’s behavior because I’ve never expected something like that from _____.
a) him b) his
9. Tell Charlie I’m not going to the meeting because ___ don’t have the time today.
a) me b) I