Hello Students,
Do you ever have problems with the pronoun "you"? Many of my students do. Here are a few things to remember:
1. "You" can be a subject or an object. It can be singular or plural.
3. "Your" is a possessive adjective. It comes before a noun.
4. "Yours" is a possessive pronoun. It can be used as a subject or an object.
This new video explains more about the pronoun "you" and the other words that are associated with it.
This lesson on "you" might also help.
This exercise will help you practice your knowledge.
Directions: Choose the
best form of the word "you" to complete the sentences and questions below:
you you're your yours
1. Is that jacket __________?
2. I'm sorry. I forgot __________ name.
3. She gave _________ something to drink.
4. __________ a good student!
5. My classes are easy. __________ are difficult.
6. __________ play a great game of chess.
7. __________ teacher wants to talk to __________.
8. I think __________ doing a good job.
9. Did the noise wake __________ up?
10. Thanks for __________ time.
you you're your yours
1. Is that jacket __________?
2. I'm sorry. I forgot __________ name.
3. She gave _________ something to drink.
4. __________ a good student!
5. My classes are easy. __________ are difficult.
6. __________ play a great game of chess.
7. __________ teacher wants to talk to __________.
8. I think __________ doing a good job.
9. Did the noise wake __________ up?
10. Thanks for __________ time.
The answers are at the bottom of the page.
The word of the day for today is "which."
I'll be collecting photos of students for the month of March if you want to start sending them in now. The Photos section helps create a sense of community for the website. If you choose to participate, please include your first name and
the name of the country that you're from when you email your photo. Thanks!
Have a good day!
Your teacher,
Paul
PEACE!
Answers:
1. yours
2. your
3. you
4. You're
5. Yours
6. You
7. Your....you
8. you're
9. you
10. your
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