What pronouns can be used to refer to people in general? Which is the most formal?
they / you/ one (one is more formal)
True or false? They is often used to talk about people in general. If it is true, give an example.
True. E.g: They always say that water is good for our health
What pronouns do we use to refer to one person who may be female or male?
they/ them
We usually use reflexive pronouns when the subject and object/complement of a verb are t___ s_____ p_____
When the subject and object/complement of a verb are the same person
Name three verbs related to daily routine which do not take reflexive pronouns in English although they often do in other languages (sh_ _ _ / g_ _ _ _ / w_ _ _)
get up/ shave/ wash
What type of pronouns do we use after prepositions?
object pronouns, not reflexive ones I put the bag next to me
Can we use a reflexive pronoun to emphasize the subject? Give an example.
Yes, eg. I decorated the house myself
What do we commonly use the pronoun "it" for?
to talk about time, temperature and distance (It's five mile to Princetown)
They helped ______________ to prepare for the exam (they worked together and they both passed in the end)
one another/each other
Can you help me and grab my case from that carrousel that's next to____?
you
Sally and her sister look incredibly like ___________. Are they twins?
one another / each other
Sheila's a really outgoing person. She's fun but she's always talking about ______________.
herself
Either Suzie or Mark has left her/their bag behind.
their
When a person goes to live abroad it may take _________ a while to pick up the language.
them
______ say that eating tomatoes can help protect the body against certain diseases
They
______not worth going to the market today. _____ are hardly any stalls open.
it's/there's
