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Universidad Del Valle Prof. Jorge Herrera I. Fill The Gaps With The Correct Pronouns. "Little Red Riding Hood"

The document provides a grammar exercise with multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions about pronouns and their correct usage. It covers topics such as subject and object pronouns, possessive adjectives and pronouns, and the use of pronouns in different clauses and sentences. The exercise is divided into 9 sections with between 5-10 questions in each section focusing on an aspect of pronoun usage.

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Universidad Del Valle Prof. Jorge Herrera I. Fill The Gaps With The Correct Pronouns. "Little Red Riding Hood"

The document provides a grammar exercise with multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions about pronouns and their correct usage. It covers topics such as subject and object pronouns, possessive adjectives and pronouns, and the use of pronouns in different clauses and sentences. The exercise is divided into 9 sections with between 5-10 questions in each section focusing on an aspect of pronoun usage.

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Universidad Del Valle Prof.

Jorge Herrera

I. Fill the gaps with the correct pronouns. “Little Red Riding Hood”

1. Once upon a time there was a girl called Little Red Riding Hood. Together with___ mum,
____lived in a big forest.

2. One fine day, Little Red Riding Hood’s mother said, “_______ grandma is ill. Please go and
take this cake and a bottle of wine to ____. Grandma’s house is not too far from ______
house, but always keep to the path and don’t stop!”

3. So, Little Red Riding Hood made _____ way to Grandma’s house.

4. In the forest _____ met the big bad wolf.

5. Little Red Riding Hood greeted ______ and the wolf asked:

6. “Where are _____ going, Little Red Riding Hood?”

7. “To ____ grandma’s house.” answered Little Red Riding Hood.

8. “Can you tell _____where _____ grandma lives?”

9. “_____ lives in a little cottage at the edge of the forest.”

10. “Why don’t ______pick some nice flowers for______?” asked the wolf.

11. “That’s a good idea.” said Little Red Riding Hood and began looking for flowers.
Meanwhile, the wolf was on _____way to grandma’s house.

12. The house was quite small but nice and _____roof was made out of straw.

13. The wolf went inside and swallowed poor old Grandma. After that _____ put Grandma’s
clothes on and lay down in _____ bed.

II. Circle the correct word to complete each sentence.

1. The group's doctrine would not allow (they, them) to attend a school dance.
2. Our plants seem to become moribund in the cold winters, but (they, them) perk up again in
the spring.
3. (They, Them) don't think it's a good idea for me to move to California.
4. The two countries called an armistice and decided that the fighting had gone on long enough.
Eight years later, (they, them) are still living side-by-side peacefully.
5. The phone company buried the cables in the ground in a huge conduit that would protect
(they, them) from damage.

III. Circle the word that best completes each sentence.


6. Although (it, its, it's) known as a honeymoon spot, the Falls are awe-inspiring for everyone.
7. That was your best work, wasn't (it, its, it's)?
8. When the frog transforms (it, its, it's) called metamorphosis.
9. Our high school buys (it, its, it's) class rings from Josten's Corporation.
10. The little bird couldn't find (it, its, it's) mother.

IV. Circle the correct word to complete each sentence.

11. Because Dad has such a steadfast partner in his business, (he, him) is confident that things will
run smoothly if he's gone for a day.
12. Their son had stolen from them so many times that they felt they had to repudiate (he, him)
until he got his life in order.
13. For nearly 20 years Napoleon seemed invincible, until (he, him) suffered defeat.
14. It is very difficult for my dad to be impartial when (he, him) referees my games.
15. Although I tried to comfort my dad after my mom died, I'm afraid that I was not much solace
to (he, him).

V. Circle the word that best completes each sentence.

16. During Millard Fillmore's term, Harriet Beecher Stowe published (her, hers, she) antislavery
novel Uncle Tom's Cabin.
17. Ms. Hicks asked the girl if the hair bow was (her, hers, she).
18. Sara made a big blunder while (her, hers, she) was cooking and now has a burned pan.
19. My best friend could write (her, hers, she) name with both hands at the same time.
20. The red wagon with the missing wheel is (her, hers, she).

VI. Circle the correct word to complete each sentence.

21. She was tired of listening to the trivial conversation at the party; (she, her) just wanted to go
home.
22. Her hearing impediment was diagnosed at a very early age, so (she, her) was able to learn
how to read lips and use sign language to communicate.
23. It's natural for a young girl to emulate (she, her) mother.
24. The surly man began to yell at the cashier for a mistake (she, her) had made on his bill.
25. Dr. Johnson hesitated to admit Ethel into the hospital because of (she, her) notorious
reputation as a hypochondriac.

VII. Circle the correct word to complete each sentence.


26. Can you give (I, me) any insight as to the place I should plant my tree for the best growth?
27. The robust flavor of the marinara sauce cause (I, me) to long for my home back in Italy.
28. Every time (I, me) am around Samuel, I get embarrassed by his strident jokes.
29. (I, Me) cannot believe that Stephanie's pensive comments were allowed in her speech. Her
morbid comments shocked the whole class.
30. The melodious sound of my mother's voice woke (I, me) gently every morning.

VIII. Circle the word that best completes each sentence.

31. (His, He) is a solid citizen.


32. The groundhog didn't see (his, he) shadow this year.
33. (His, He) has been in the Marines for five years.
34. Wade will have (his, he) own room in the new house.
35. He spoke to John, then called (his, he) mother, and finally phoned me.

IX. In the following sentences, choose the correct pronoun in the parenthesis.

1. Our teacher Ms. Prim glared at Tom and (me, I).

2. The other kids in the class laughed when (him and me; he and I) were sent out of the room.

3. My classmates and I told our parents that (she, her) was a terrible teacher and that's why (we,
us) were getting bad grades.

4. Tom and (me, I) got to school late one day, and Ms. Prim made an example of (we, us) to the
other kids by sending us to Study Hall.

5. My parents and Tom's talked to Ms. Prim and promised that (he and I; him and me) would
straighten up in the future.

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