GRAMMAR 33

PRONOUNS

PRACTICE

1. Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown, so that it has the same meaning
a) The person who stole the painting must have been tall.
Whoever stole the painting must have been tall.
b) I don't mind what you do, but don't tell Jane I was here.
Whatever
c) What on earth is the time?
Whatever
d) I'd like to know why you told me a lie.
Why ever
e) Every time I go on holiday, the weather gets worse.
Whenever
f) Tell me where you have been!
Wherever
g) How on earth did you know I was going to be here?
However
h) I won't believe you, no matter what you say.
Whatever

2. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,
using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and
five words, including the word given.
a) John patted my back. gave
John gave me a pat on the back.
b) Don't hold a rabbit's ears and pick it up. by
Don't……………………………… the ears.
c) I'll never be able to look at Tanya's face again. in
I'll never be able to look …………………again.
d) Sue grabbed the thief's arm. by
Sue…………………… arm.
e) Helen took the baby's hand. by
Helen ………………..hand.
f) The bee stung my arm. me
The bee ………………….arm.
g) Somebody gave me a black eye. punched
Somebody ……………………….eye.
h) Jane patted the dog's head. on
Jane ………………….head.
i) 'It's my arm! I'm hit!' said Billy the Kid. wounded
'I'm …………………… ,' said Billy the Kid.
j) I felt someone pat my shoulder. me
I felt someone ………………………….shoulder.

3. Complete each sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.

a) The local cinema has a good film on at the moment.

There is a good film on at the local cinema at the moment.

b) I can't drink coffee so late at night.

It's ………………………..so late at night.

c) Don't worry if you can't answer all the questions.

It doesn't ………………………..all the questions.

d) The fridge is empty.

There …………………………..fridge.

e) This journey has been tiring.

It …………………………..journey.

f) The station is far away.

It ……………………..station.

g) Let's have a break now.

It's ……………………………..for a break now.

h) I enjoyed seeing you.

It ……………………………………you.

4. Rewrite each sentence, beginning as shown. Do not change the meaning.

a) Was it enjoyable at the beach, Joe?

Did you enjoy yourself at the beach, Joe?.

b) We really need a new fridge.

What ………………………………..

c) There's a lot of fog today.

It's ……………………………….

d) People who believe in ghosts are a bit crazy!

Anyone ………………………………..

e) Just call me any time you need me.

Whenever ………………………………….

f) I was very interested in what we talked about.

It was interesting …………………………..

g) John is hurt.

John has ……………………………….

h) Why did you do that?

Whatever ……………………….

5. Complete each sentence with the most suitable word or phrase

a) I like this painting but I don't think much of those …………….

A) rest B) other C) ones D) besides

b) What would ………… like to do this morning?

A) someone B) one C) yourself D) you

c) Did you enjoy ……………?

A) at the party B) the party C) yourself the party D) with yourself at the party

d) ………………….nothing much to do in this town.

A) There's B) It's not C) There's not D) It's

e) ………………you do, don't tell Harry that we've lost his camera.

A) Anything B) What C) Whatever D) It's better

f) One prefers to shop at Harrods, …………………..?

A) doesn't one B) isn't it C) don't you D) isn't one

g) ……………didn't you tell me that you felt too ill to work?

A) Whoever B) Whatever C) However D) Why ever

h) Then George punched the police officer……….. the face!

A) at B) on C) to D) in

i) Harry shook my hand and said, 'Pleased ………….you'.

A) to meet B) to introduce C) to shake D) to acquaint

j) Please invite …………….you like to the reception.

A) one B) anyone C) ones D) all

Key points

1 In some cases, it does not refer to another noun. Instead, it stands as a subject because the
phrase does not have a real subject.

It's late.

It's a nice day.

It's five o'clock.

2 It is possible to use some and words made from it in questions. This is the case with offers and
requests.

Are you looking for someone?

3 It is possible to use any and words made from it in positive statements. This is the case when we
mean no limit.

Call me any time you like.

4 Some verbs (cut, enjoy, hurt) require a reflexive (myself, etc) if there is no other object.

I enjoyed the party. Martha cut her finger.

I enjoyed myself. Martha cut herself.