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What is the first person singular personal pronoun?
What is the first person singular personal pronoun?
I
Which personal pronoun is used to refer to the listener in a sentence?
Which personal pronoun is used to refer to the listener in a sentence?
you
What is the difference between singular and plural personal pronouns?
What is the difference between singular and plural personal pronouns?
Singular personal pronouns refer to one individual or thing, while plural personal pronouns refer to more than one individual or thing.
How are intensive pronouns formed?
How are intensive pronouns formed?
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What is the structure of a sentence using the present tense of 'to be'?
What is the structure of a sentence using the present tense of 'to be'?
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Which wh-word is used to ask about a person?
Which wh-word is used to ask about a person?
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What is the difference between subject and object pronouns?
What is the difference between subject and object pronouns?
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What is the third person singular feminine personal pronoun?
What is the third person singular feminine personal pronoun?
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How do you form the present tense of 'to be' for 'they'?
How do you form the present tense of 'to be' for 'they'?
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Which wh-word is used to ask about a reason?
Which wh-word is used to ask about a reason?
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Study Notes
English Grammar
Personal Pronouns
Personal pronouns refer to the speaker or listener in a sentence. They include:
- First person: I, me, my
- Second person: you, your, yours
- Third person: he, him, his, she, her, hers, they, them, their, theirs
Example:
John likes soccer. I enjoy watching him play.
Singular vs Plural
Singular personal pronouns are used to refer to one individual or thing, while plural personal pronouns are used to refer to more than one individual or thing.
Example:
The teacher loves his students. They respect her authority in the classroom.
Intensive Pronouns
Intensive pronouns emphasize the action performed by the noun they modify. They are formed by adding -self to the singular personal pronouns.
Example:
John walked himself to the store. They cooked dinner themselves last night.
Present Tense of 'To Be'
The present tense of 'to be' is used to describe actions happening now or regularly.
- Subject + auxiliary verb (is, am, are) + base form of the main verb
Example:
John is a student. She is studying for her exams.
Wh-Questions
Wh-questions are used to ask about specific information in a sentence. They begin with a wh-word, such as who, what, where, when, why, or how.
Example:
Who won the football match? What did you eat for lunch? Where is the library located?
Object Pronouns
Object pronouns replace direct and indirect objects in a sentence. They include:
- Me
- You
- Him
- Her
- It
- Us
- You
- Them
- Each other
Example:
I saw him walking in the park. We visited her at home yesterday.
School Supplies
School supplies are items needed for academic activities. Common examples include:
- Notebooks
- Pencils
- Erasers
- Backpacks
- Textbooks
Occupations
Occupations refer to jobs or professions. Examples include:
- Doctor
- Lawyer
- Engineer
- Artist
- Teacher
Short Answers
Short answers are concise responses to questions, providing only necessary information. They often consist of one or two words.
Example:
What do you need? I need a pen. How old are you? I am fourteen years old.
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Test your knowledge of personal pronouns, present tense of 'to be', wh-questions, intensive pronouns, object pronouns, and short answers in English grammar. Learn about singular vs plural pronouns, how to form wh-questions, and common school supplies and occupations.
