Pronouns

Personal Pronouns
(replacing the repeated names)

1. The department supervisor congratulated the team after their successful project launch, and ____ thanked him for his continued support and guidance throughout the process.

 
 
 
 

2. Although the company appreciated Jack’s contributions to the project, the senior management informed ______ that promotions were based on additional criteria, not just performance.

 
 
 
 

3. The manager asked the employees to submit the report by Friday, and he told ______ that any late submissions would not be accepted under any circumstances.

 
 
 
 

One’s own 

4. The interns were encouraged to take initiative and come up with ______ ideas to contribute to the project.

 
 
 
 

Demonstrative Pronouns
(“This” referring to something mentioned earlier / “That” referring to comparison / “Those” referring to people who do)

5. The new policy was implemented to streamline the workflow and improve productivity. ____ has already received positive feedback from employees who appreciate the clearer structure and better communication channels.

 
 
 
 

6. The cost of living in the city has risen significantly over the past decade, but ____ in rural areas remains relatively stable, providing a more affordable lifestyle for residents.

 
 
 
 

7. The company offers exclusive discounts to ____ who register for the loyalty program, encouraging customer retention and rewarding frequent buyers for their continued support.

 
 
 
 

Indefinite Pronouns
(division into the rest and the whole / division as a number)

8. While some of the committee members supported the proposed changes, ____ were concerned about the potential impact on the organization’s current policies and procedures.

 
 
 
 

9. The company divided its workforce into two main teams; one focused on domestic projects, while ____ handled international clients to ensure specialized attention to all market segments.

 
 
 
 

10. The report was divided into four main sections, and ____ of them provided a detailed analysis of different market trends observed over the past year.

 
 
 
 

11. The new regulations were introduced to enhance productivity, but only ____ of the proposed changes were implemented due to budgetary constraints and limited resources.

 
 
 
 

Reflexive Pronouns
( reflexive usage / emphatic usage / idiomatic usage )

12. Sarah prides ______ on her attention to detail when preparing reports and presentations for clients.

 
 
 
 

13. Ms. Thompson ______ designed the presentation slides, wanting to ensure the visuals were appealing and professional.

 
 
 
 

14. The new training program is designed to be completed ____ so that employees can learn at their own pace without needing constant supervision from their managers or trainers.

 
 
 
 

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