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Exercises - Pronouns

EXERCISES

A) Choose the correct option.
1. In the research on whether cats and dogs can remember them / their past, scientists have revealed that they / it can recall it,
contrary to what was thought.
2. Even though it / its was the most expensive alternative for constructing a new energy development just ten years ago, solar power
has become significantly less costly.
3. It / He takes a lot of patience and effort to make dreams come true, but the happiness of their / its achievement is an invaluable
feeling.
4. The vessel of Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, the Endurance, was discovered at the bottom of the Weddell Sea. Even
though she / he has been sitting in 3 km of water for over a hundred years, her / his wood is still in good shape, and the name
“Endurance” can be seen on the back of the ship.
5. By all rights, we shouldn’t consume fruits or vegetables outside of the growing season. Their / Them every bite is an insult to Mother
Nature. In doing so, we / they are going against his / her will and the natural flow of the seasons.
6. In pre-school period, many children idealise their / them father so much that they believe there is no stronger man than his / him.

B) Fill in the blanks with the Demonstrative Pronouns “this, that, these, those(x2)”
1. Scientists want to determine which of ______________ far-off planets might be home to extra-terrestrial life by combining the data
with the theoretical models.
2. Palaeontologists in Poland have recently discovered the jaws and teeth of a giant pliosaur, an ancient marine reptile with a bite
stronger than ______________ of Tyrannosaurus rex.
3. The first six years of a child’s life are full of new experiences, discoveries, making connections, and learning about the world. The
cognitive, linguistic, and physical activities in ______________ early years of life are supported by language, which is primarily
provided by parents or other primary caregivers.
4. Students who snack late at night have trouble getting to sleep; unfortunately, ______________ affects their academic performance
badly.
5. According to the research, people who have breakfast consume less than 100 calories on average compared to ______________
who don’t.

C) Fill in the blanks with the correct “Reflexive Pronouns”.
1. Just as young people use fashion, art, music and conversation to express ______________, social media is a platform for building
their identity and showing the world what they care about.
2. A child can educate ______________ about the world and its environment through reading books, newspapers, and other
magazines.
3. After marrying Albert Einstein in 1903, Mileva Maric, a promising scientist in her own right, devoted ______________ to raising their
children instead.
4. Incredibly, the human body is continuously working to cleanse ______________ from toxins that can negatively affect different
facets of health like our skin, digestion, energy, and more.
5. A new study reveals that developing a better awareness of ______________ may also boost your ability to understand the thoughts
and feelings of others.

D) Fill in the blanks with the correct “Indefinite Pronouns”.
1. Shopping addiction causes people to feel good after they shop, and over time, shopping becomes a strategy to deal with negative
feelings, leading them to constantly desire to purchase ______________.
2. Never allow ______________ to discourage you, and keep striving to fulfil your mission.
3. ______________ is more powerful than people who believe in a set of values as they offer a clear path to their aims.

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