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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 wissh ____________ (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 I say is calling? ____________ ? Sorry, please speak louder.
3. 3.

   	First person	Second person	Third person
   Singular	myself	(you) yourself	(he) himself/herself/ itself
   Plural:	ourselves	yourselves	(they) themselves

   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 waves 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.