Pronoun Review Exercises
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1. Indicate the class to which the marked pronouns belong in the following sentences.
Do you want to come to the party with me?
Juan shaves twice a day.
We demand to be respected.
Nobody likes to be pressured.
The candidate indirectly asked for their vote.
Ours has not arrived yet.
Nacho always expects someone to help him.
One always wishes the best for everyone.
He was so fed up that he only ate half.
Theirs are much better.
Felipe and I are good friends: we always help each other.
He liked all the paintings, but he settled on that one.
I'll tell you once more: I'm tired.
These shoes are cheap, but I prefer those.
What do you expect from this situation?
2. Replace the bold elements in the following sentences with the most appropriate pronoun.
appropriate of those that appear in parentheses.
Julio, Ana and I are the same age: __________ we are the same age.
they
Eulalia fell off the horse: ______________ fell off the horse.
(una, alguna, ella, la, aquella)
3. Marcos and you are very polite: you are very polite.
(vuestros, ellos, vosotros, estos, bastantes)
4. They wrote a letter to their parents: ____________________ they wrote a letter.
(they, them, the, oneself, both)
He parked the car in two maneuvers: ________ parked in two maneuvers.
to him/her
The banks have already been placed in the square: They have already been placed in the square.
(ellos, algunos, esos, cuatro, los)
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Many pedestrians pass here: Many pedestrians pass _______________.
(all, others, many, they, some)
Its bicycle is very light: ____________ is very light.
We admire Victoria for her kindness: ____________ we admire her for her kindness.
to him/her
10. He explained it clearly to his son: __________ he explained it clearly. (to him, to this one, to them, he)
Have you taken ___________ from my room?
(una, ella, algo, cuál, esa)
12. He been the first customer who has entered my store: He has ______________ who has
entered my store. (first, one, some, the first, he)
13. Why haven't you defended yourself?: Why ____________ haven't you defended yourself?
(which, how many, they, what, many)
14. He has forgotten that tragic accident three years ago in which he lost a finger.
He has forgotten ____________.
He who stays silent says few foolish things: He who stays silent says_______________ .
(algunas, estas, pocas, unas, las suyas)
3. Identify the pronouns in the following cases.
This is the boy who accompanied me to the museum.
I have few, I need some new ones.
He approached one of them with his friends.
In that neighborhood, they found him without anything that could identify him.
They have worked hard to find out who he is and how he got there.
What do you think if we prepare the work together? That could be a good idea.
Some think I am a boring nerd, but no one knows what my true character is.
We have been awarded a scholarship and we will be able to study in the city of our dreams. In it,
In addition to learning, we will enjoy ourselves and we will not miss you. I hope this happens.
reality.
4. Distinguish between determiners and pronouns.
These jeans are more durable than those.
He did not dare to tell the secret.
What dress are you going to wear?
Our problems are harder than yours.
Your parents brought this for you.
No one found a backpack like yours.
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5.- Write the pronoun that agrees with the predicate of each sentence:
You drink a liter of water a day.
I always shower before going to bed.
They are very happy this morning.
You are my best friend.
has blonde, curly hair.
We wash our hands before eating.
6.- Complete this text with personal pronouns:
The race
Yesterday I participated in a race. I was in first place, but I tripped. Then, Ana and Rosa helped me.
they arrived. In the end, ___________ arrived before me at the finish line.
There I joked with them:
You have had some advantage.
Rosa looked at me and replied very seriously:
We will share the prize among _____________ three.
Of course, Rosa is a good friend!
_______ always tries to make sure we are all happy.
7.- Analyze the personal pronouns that appear in these sentences:
He and I will go to your house next week.
You (plural female) have not seen that movie but they have.
You were taller than her.
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8.- Copy each sentence replacing the marked words with the personal pronoun that
it is convenient
I buy chocolates for Pablo and María.
Luisano's friend came yesterday.
My cousin and I were born on the same day.
What are you and Sonia friends of?
I told the baker to save the bread for me.
Juan and you will make the mural together.
Ana, Lola, and Teresa have been friends since they were little.
Are you having lunch with your parents today?
9.- Circle the demonstrative pronouns that appear in these sentences and then
analyze them:
These are prettier than those. She is the blondest in the gang.
He is the tallest in his class. That one is older than this one.
10.- Replace the highlighted words with demonstrative pronouns.
The book that is on your table is very entertaining.
The closet at the back is messy.
The chair I am sitting on is broken.
The lady here is my neighbor.
The trucks from there are heavily loaded.
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11.- Underline in red the demonstrative determiners and in blue the pronouns
demonstratives.
These steaks are for those at table eight.
You put this on that plate and give it to that young man.
I have brought this note from those gentlemen for these.
You write that in that notebook.
This girl has clearer handwriting than that one.
I like that one more than that car.
Those kids play soccer better than these.
Give me that book and put this one on the table.
12.- Circle the possessive determiners that appear in this text:
We live in a country house. Ours is the one that is closest to that tree. The bedroom of
My brother Juan is the one by the right window, mine is the one by the left window. My
the bedroom is bigger than yours. This house is not like yours; it is made of stone and
wood, and not brick. The doors are also made of wood and not aluminum like yours. The
The roof is slate and yours is tiled.
13.- Replace the highlighted words with possessive pronouns following the example:
My car reaches a speed of 200 kilometers per hour.
Elmío
His/Her brothers are all blond.
I feel very comfortable when I come to your house.
Your pants are made of corduroy.
Our family lives in Madrid.
His pencil has a worn-out lead.
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14.- Circle in red the possessive determiners and in blue the possessive pronouns.
My stamps are older than yours.
Your poem has the same rhyme as mine.
Our car is similar to yours, but mine is smaller.
He brought his son to play with ours.
My neighbors are quieter than yours.
15.- Replace the words marked in bold with a numeral pronoun following the
example:
Give me two more days to deliver the work.
Give me two more for_______________________________
The first student on the list is Pedro Álvarez.
_______________________________________________
Tomacinco euros to buy the bread.
The third child, come to the blackboard.
Sunday was my twelfth birthday.
My friend Ana lives on the seventh floor of the fifth block.
I have twenty-four busy afternoons this week.
____________________________________________________________
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16.- Circle the indefinite pronouns that are in these sentences.
Some children play ball, others go for a walk.
No one came to my birthday party.
Everything is possible, maybe someone will come to my party.
Give me something to drink.
I have nothing in my hands.
Some people think a lot about their problems, others do not.
I have four sisters and none are older than me.
You have many books, lend me some.
Anyone can become the best at something.
I would have preferred not to go on vacation with you.
17.- In each case, indicate whether the interrogative or the exclamatory is a determinative adjective or
a pronoun:
