Ex.12. Choose the correct variant of pronouns in the following sentences.

Ex. 9. Translate the following sentences with impersonal pronouns.

1. They mine graphite in Brazil, don’t they? – Yes, Brazil is one of the leading graphite producers in the world.

2. How can one get from London to Oxford?

3. Don’t burn your bridges behind you.

4. Why are they always digging up the roads during the daytime when traffic is so heavy?

5. We should take more care of our historic buildings.

6. If one fails, then one must try harder next time.

7. I hate it when one is looking at you and smiling but doesn't tell you what they're thinking.

8. They say Mr Jones has been fired because one of the customers complained about his rudeness.

9. Life is what you make it.

10. I’m afraid they’ll put taxes up next year.

 

Ex. 10. Complete the sentences using reflective pronouns myself, yourself, etc.

1. The iron is very hot. Be careful and don’t burn ________ !

2. Shall I help you? - No, thanks. I’d rather do it ________ .

3. Look! That kitten is washing ________ .

4. Monica always cuts her hair ________ , and it always looks very stylish.

5. His letters are all about ________. He never writes about anybody else.

6. We shouldn’t blame ________ for what has happened.

7. The village ________ is lovely, but the surrounding countryside is boring.

8. If you don’t use the computer, will it turn ________ off?

9. The hostess asked her guests to help ________ to food and drink.

10. Did you see the general manager ________? Only he can help you in this matter.

 

Ex.11. Fill in the pronouns and identify them: reflexive or emphatic.

Model: My little sister decorated the cake for Mum ________ . → My little sister decorated the cake for Mum herself. (emphatic)

1. I had a swim, dried ________ , and put on my clothes.

2. He managed to repair his car by ________ .

3. The children enjoyed ________when they visited Disneyland.

4. My little brother is very noisy, and Mum always tells him to behave ________ when we go out.

5. Doctors advise us that we have to exercise regularly in order to keep ________ healthy.

6. The weather is affecting me greatly at the moment – I don't feel ________ today.

7. As usual, the singer was brilliant, although the song ________ was not very good.

8. It’s a pity you didn’t bring a camera with ________. There are a lot of beautiful places here.

9. “How many times have you been to London?” – “Two. Oh no, three,” she corrected ________.

 

1. The children are old enough to look after (them/themselves).

2. The road is closed: (it/there) has been an accident.

3. He’s faster than (I/me) but I’m stronger than (he/him) is.

4. (One is/They are) building a new sport centre not far from my house.

5. (It/There) appears that he has been promoted: he has just moved into a bigger office.

6. (They/you) say it’s going to be a warmer winter than the one we had last year.

7. Where is Tom? – That’s (he/him) over there. Look, he’s waving at us.

8. Hasn’t Mary come yet? It’s not like (she/her) to be late.

9. I hate horror films. – (I/Me) too. I can’t understand what people find in them.

10. Stop shouting at (me/myself)! Just do something (you/yourself)!