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1. 1.

   Choose and write the correct pronoun given in brackets in these gaps.

   1. When _____________ (I/me) explained _____________ (me/my) problem to my Principal _____________ (she/her) very kindly allowed _____________ (I/me) to leave early.
   2. It was _____________ (she/her) _____________ (us/we) wanted to speak with, not _____________ (he/him). (He/Him)had already spoken with _____________ (we/us) earlier.
   3. _____________ (They/Them) were very happy to know that _____________ (I/me) had done well. _____________ (They/Them) congratulated _____________ (I/me) and told _____________ (I/me) to keep in touch with _____________ (they/them).
   4. Last night _____________ (us/we) phoned _____________ (they/them) and told _____________ (they/them) the truth of the matter. _____________ (They/Them) were greatly taken aback but in the end _____________ (they/them) understood the situation.
   5. Please give _____________ (I/me) a reminder regarding my brother's birthday. _____________ (I/me) must wish _____________ (he/him) tomorrow morning. After all, _____________ (he's/him's) my only brother, isn't _____________ (it/he)?
2. 2.

   Fill in the blanks with interrogative pronouns given above in bold.

   1. _____________ is at the door? _____________ do you wish to meet?
   2. _____________ camera is this? _____________ do I ask? _____________ shall I approach to locate the owner?
   3. _____________ can I do to assist you? _____________ of these pens do you wish to purchase? _____________ will be the mode of payment? Cash or credit card?
   4. _____________ is the purpose of your visit?
   5. Hello. Yes, he is at home. _____________ should l say is calling? _____________ ? Sorry, please speak louder.
3. 3.

   Learn the use of the reflexive pronouns given above.

   1. Jia made _____________ a peanut butter sandwich. Then she made one for Vicky.
   2. Vicky had to force _____________ to eat it. He detests peanut butter!
   3. We watched _____________ on the video. We admired _____________ looking so grand in our wedding finery.
   4. I _____________ saw the cat lick _____________ clean. Cats clean in this manner. They hate water.
   5. You _____________ are to blame for the blunder you two have made. Let's hope for the best.
   6. Take care, Aunty. Look after _____________.
4. 4.

   Use these phrases to fill in the blanks.

   by myself, behave themselves, enjoyed ourselves, help yourselves, make yourselves at home

   1. The food is served _____________ _____________, please.
   2. Come in! _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ What can I get you all? Tea or soft drinks?
   3. I baked this strawberry and chocolate cake all _____________ _____________.
   4. What noise! Tell the boys to _____________ _____________.
   5. We went to the beach. We _____________ _____________  wading in the sea and racing on the beach.
5. 5.

   Fill in the blanks with emphasizing and reflexive pronouns.

   1. I _____________ signed the documents. You_____________ were witness to it.
   2. We should not blame others but _____________ when things go wrong.
   3. You _____________ wanted to change your college. Why are you having doubts now? I _____________ had warned you about changing your college.
   4. Napoleon _____________ picked up the wounded soldier.
   5. Although she is very rich, Queen Elizabeth _____________ does not carry any money.
6. 6.

   Fill in the blanks with suitable indefinite pronouns.

   1. Have you read the poem The Listeners by Walter de la Mare? Its opening line is : Is there _____________ there? said the Traveller. (anybody/everybody)
   2. I looked round the shops but I didn't buy _____________. There was _____________ nice to buy.
   3. We reached too late. _____________ was sold out at the sale.
   4. There's _____________ at the door. Is there? I can't see _____________. No, there's _____________ at the door.
   5. Have you seen my mobile? I can't find it _____________. Have you searched _____________? I have but no, its _____________ to be found.
   6. I can't go to the party. I haven't got _____________ to wear. I have already worn _____________ of my party dresses.