2. WHAT is a PRONOUN?
• It is a short word we use as a simple
substitute for the proper name of a person,
object, or animal.
• Also, to avoid repetition
Example: “Every day, Tom wakes up at 7 o´clock. Then he takes a
shower and has breakfast at about 7:30. Sometimes he read the
newspaper after that ”
“Every day, Tom wakes up at 7 o´clock. Then Tom takes a shower
and has breakfast at about 7:30. Sometimes Tom read the
newspaper after that.”
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6. I am a student.
I like pizza.
I run very fast.
I am reading a book.
You are a student.
You like pizza.
You run very fast.
You are reading a book.
He is a student.
He likes pizza.
He runs very fast.
He is reading a book.
She is a student.
She likes pizza.
She runs very fast.
She is reading a book.
It is a book.
It is small.
It is for reading.
These 5 personal
pronouns are singular: for
only 1
- Person: I, you, he, she
- Object or animal: it
8. We are students.
We like pizza.
We run very fast.
We are reading a book.
They are students.
They like pizza.
They run very fast.
They are reading a book.
You are students.
You like pizza.
You run very fast.
You are reading a book.
These 3 personal
pronouns are plural: for
more than 1
- Person: we, you, they
- Object or animal: they
22. Complete the sentences
I … (am) We … (are)
You … (are) You … (are)
He … (is)
She … (is) They … (are)
It … (is)
23. Read the dialogue:
Sophia: Hi! I am Sophia Stuart.
Are you Jordan Turner?
Jordan: Yes, I am. Are you English?
Sophia: Hector is. I am French. Are you from the United States?
Jordan: Yes, I am. Hector, are you from London?
Hector: Yes, I am. Are you from California?
Jordan: No, I am from New York City. Is London a big city?
Hector: Yes, it is a big city. Sophia, are you from Lyon?
Sophia: Yes, I´m from Lyon.
Hector: Is Lyon near Florence?
Sophia: No, it isn’t. Florence is in Italy.