Особисті займенники і рід неживих іменників
Як правило, займенники he/she (him/her) відносяться до живих об'єктів, але в художній літературі і поезії вони можуть використовуватися і в відношенні деяких неживих предметів:
He: Sun, wind, fear, love.
She: Earth, Moon, ship, boat, car, hope, justice, modesty, peace.
Крім цього, займенник she може охоплювати назви деяких країн:
I grew up in England. She will always remain in my memory. – Я виріс в Англії. Вона назавжди залишиться в моїй пам'яті.
Вправа 1
Замініть слова особистими займенниками.
Bob – he, books – they
1. a carpet 2. Mary 3. Mary and Tim 4. Mary and I 5. carpets 6. a tiger 7. tigers 8. milk 9. Robert 10. Robert and his dog 11. Helen and you 12. Mr. Nelson and I 13. Miss Jones 14. a waiter 15. a waitress
Вправа 2
Замініть в тексті виділені слова відповідними особистими займенниками (I, we, you, he, she, it, they, me, us, him, her, them).
Lisa and Roger are in Spain now. Lisa and Roger are having their holiday. Lisa and Roger live in a hotel. The hotel is very comfortable. And the beaches are fantastic. The beaches are clean and big. The sea is warm. Roger goes jogging near the sea every morning. Lisa doesn’t go with Roger. Lisa wakes up late. Lisa and Roger met their friends there. So Lisa and Roger spend all days with their friends.
Вправа 3
Заповніть пропуски особистими займенниками (I, we, you, he, she, it, they, me, us, him, her, them).
1. Look at your trainers. … are dirty. 2. Have … got a car, Sam? 3. I work for my mother. I help … in the shop. And she gives … some money. 4. Where is Cindy? I can’t see …. 5. The rat is under the table. Do you see …? 6. We have two dogs. We often take … for a walk. We also take a ball and our dogs like to play with …. 7. Our teacher is old and … has a beard. 8. Laura and I play volleyball. … do it on Sundays. 9. My brother works at the hospital. … is a doctor. 10. Peter and Anna need your help. Can you help …? 11. Robert is ill today. So we will not see …. 12. My favorite subject is History. … is very exciting. 13. Don’t sit on that chair. … is broken.
Вправа 4
Заповніть пропуски особистими займенниками (I, we, you, he, she, it, they, me, us, him, her, them).
1. I am very busy. Please don’t disturb …. 2. Tom is a good lawyer. Do you know …? 3. Here is your tomato juice. Drink …. 4. Mary and Paul can’t open the door. Go and help …. 5. Look at her. … is so beautiful! 6. I love Anna. … is my best friend. 7. It’s my sister’s birthday today. This is a present for …. 8. Where is my notebook? I can’t find …. 9. We are going shopping. Let’s go with …. 10. We are going to the beach. You can join …. 11. Give me some water. … am thirsty. 12. I like Kate’s hair. … is so thick and long. 13. Those are my nuts. Don’t eat …. 14. These are my souvenirs. … bought … in England.