Pronoun Agreement for Things
Learn how to use the indefinite and definite pronouns in English.
Can you answer these grammar questions correctly?
Pronoun Agreement for Things
One vs. It / Some vs. They, Them
Point 1: We use ‘one’ for singular things and ‘some’ for plural things when talking about them for the first time.
- Do you want a coffee?
- I would love one. / I would love a coffee.
- Would you like some cookies?
- I would love some. / I would love some cookies.
Point 2: After using ‘one,’ we use ‘it’ to keep talking about the same thing.
- Would you like a cookie?
- I would love one.
- How is it?
- It is so delicious.
Point 3: After using ‘some,’ we use ‘they’ or ‘them’ to keep talking about the same things.
- Would you like some grapes?
- I would love some.
- How are they? Do you like them?
- I love them. They taste great.
Point 4: We can use ‘one’ and ‘some’ as the subject (doing the action) or the object (receiving the action) in a sentence.
- Do you have a TV?
- Yes, I have two. One is in the kitchen and one is in my room.
- Do you have any pens?
- Yes, some are in my desk. Some are better than others.
