Pronoun Agreement for Things
Learn how to use the indefinite and definite pronouns in English.
Pronoun Agreement for Things
One vs. It / Some vs. They, Them
Point 1:
We often use ‘one’ and ‘some’
as object pronouns the first time we refer to
something.
- 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 speakers use 'one' as the pronoun, they
switch to the pronoun 'it' for all future
references.
- Would you like a cookie?
- I would love one.
- How is it?
- It is so delicious.
Point 3:
After speakers use 'some' as the pronoun, they
switch to the pronoun 'they' or 'them' for all
future references.
- Would you like some grapes?
- I would love some.
- How are they? Do you like them?
- I love them. They taste great.
Point 4:
Both 'one' and 'some' can be the subject pronoun
or the object pronoun.
- 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.
Answer the following questions about the interview.
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