Exercise on the usage of Pronoun

Exercise on the usage of Pronoun:

1. During the American Revolutionary War, about  14,000 British loyalists returned to Britain, ---- in 1783.

A. most of whom   B. most of them

C. mostly, they      D. much

2. The sense of touch is essential in locating external objects if ---- close to our bodies.

A. there are B. they are

C. their        D. they

3. We thank the many editors ---- assisted us in the preparation of this book.

A. they    B. whose

C. whom D. who

4. A language laboratory has audio equipment placed in booths ---- students listen to language tapes.

A. how      B. in that

C. where D. who

5. Children ---- mothers drink heavily during pregnancy are often born with congenital defects.

A. their    B. who have

C. whose D. who

6. Mary Cassatt was an inventive printmaker, and ---- where always at the service of the  public.

A. her talents     B. she was talented

C. talent of hers D. hers, talents

7. Linguistics studies the structure of language and  regularities ----

A. it’s used in    B. in its usage

C. people use it D. using its

8. The Judges at the Fair are delighted to inform  you that----are one of the selected finalists.

A. your B. yours

C. you D. yourself

9. An organism can not grow without food, ---- materials to build its cells.

A. who delivers B. whose delivery

C. which delivers D. it delivers

10. A sizable proportion of the homeless claim that -- -- hope is to have a place to live.

A. them  B. their

C. they   D. there

11. ---------- raiding for camels was a significant part of Bedouin life has been documented in the Arabian sands.

A. That B. Which C. What D. Where

12. To understand ancient Egypt, Dr. Malcolm has studied its hieroglyphics and tried to interpret ------.

A. it B. them C. itself D. themselves

13. The preservation of ancient sites and historical buildings is a job ----- requires a person ready to fight a long battle

A. whose B. which C. whom D. where

14. The dialect that is spoken in Olimbos is so old that many of ---- words date back to the time of Homer.

A. its B. his C. hers D. theirs

15. Bracewell told the people--- effect a drought would have on the Great Plains.

A. that B. low C. what D. when

16. One of the by-products of growing older is the tendency of one’s idols to fall from---- pedestals.

A. they B. them C. their D. themselves

17. ------- adults come to night classes eager to learn has been the experience of most adult education  teachers.

A. That B. When C. Where D. Which

18. Those for ---- skiing is an obsession would find life in the snowy mountains to their liking.

A. which B. whose C. whom D. whose

19. As the bare mountains turned green, the people found ----- looking forward to spring.

A. they B. them C. their D. themselves

20. ------ patients should try to reduce needless office visits for colds and minor respiratory illnesses.

A. Doctors that agree B. That doctors agree C. Doctors agreeing that D. Doctors agree that

21. The thieves knew precisely ------- the collection of priceless jewels was hidden.

A. where B. then C. who D. what

22. The police academy trains ---- dogs to fetch things on command.

A. its B. his C. hers D. theirs

23. T.A. Watson’s business involved building models for inventors ---- had ideas but lacked the means or skills to execute then

A. who B. when C. whose D. to whom

24. --------- disabled children cannot enjoy toys designed for non disabled youngsters is the subject of the report.

A. what B. Because C. How D. That

25. The Italian dramatist and poet was a judge gained literary recognition late in – life.

A. him B. his C. their D. them

26. Monteverdi, ------ Works were mainly written on commission for private theaters of wealthy Italian nobility, wrote his final opera in 1642.

A. which B. Who C. Whom D. Whose

27. Just ------ created the fantastic Jade masterpiece is unknown.

A. whether B. why C. who D. by whom

28. The prickly pear anchors ------- on rocky, barren slopes and grows to about 3 meters high.

A. it B. itself C. their D. themselves

29. The coaches taught the contestants ----- they should walk, sit and even apply make up.

A. what B. which C. then D. how.

30. New chemicals are not always tested to determine if ----- will cause cancer.

A. it B. she C. he D. they.

31. No one is completely sure ........ causes booms and depressions in free economies.

A. how B. whom C. what D. why

32. Washington, D.C.,----------broad tree-shaded thoroughfares, has many imposing buildings.

A. its B. with its C. to have its D. has

33. ....... took office as the first Superintendent of Public Instruction for the territory of New Mexico.

A. J. Francisco Chaves, who B. If J. Francisco Chaves

C. J. Francisco Chaves D. In that J. Francisco Chaves

34. The art of the 1970’s was characterized by diversity and by the independence of artists .........

main affinities were more often sociopolitical than stylistic.

A. whose B. that C. they have D. of which

35. Mint contains aromatic oils ........., stems, and roots.

A. its leaves B. in its leaves

C. are in its leaves D. they are in its leaves

Answer keys:

1. b 2. b 3. d 4. c 5. c 6. a 7. b 8. c 9. c 10. b 11.a 12.a 13.b 14.a 15.c 16.c 17.a 18.c 19.b

20.d 21.a 22.a 23.a 24.d 25.b 26.d 27.c 28.b 29.d 30.d 31. c 32. b 33. c 34. a 35. b