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Common English Error - Pronouns

Common English Errors of Local Students

Author of Basic Grammar In Context - Li Po Lung
Instructor of HK University of Science & Technology

Pronouns
The common problems are:
(1) Incorrect/Missing Relative Pronoun
  Examples
  The boy which (8 ) wears glasses is absent today. ( "who" )
  English is an international language, that (8 ) explains why it is so important. ( "and this" or "which" )
  There are many places ^ are seriously polluted. ( "that" )
     
(2) Incorrect/Missing Reference Pronouns
  Examples
  Sharon often gets good results in the examination. It (8 ) is because she works very hard. ( "This" )
  It (8 ) is no doubt that life is beautiful. ( "There" )
  She watches English TV programmes every day and because of it (8 ), her English has improved a lot. ( "this" )
     
(3) Incorrect Inclusion of/Missing Reflexive Pronouns
  Examples
  If you think yourself (8 ) can be successful, you will make it in the end. ( "you" )
  The test is too difficult for themselves (8 ). ( "them" )
  I find it very difficult to express ^ more clearly. ( "myself" )
     
Exercise on Pronouns
Each of the following 10 sentences contains a grammatical error. Try to identify all the errors.
  1. The government welcomes any innovative ideas might help improve the economy.
  2. People are shy often find it difficult to learn English.
  3. It was John Chan suggested how to tackle the problem of the rave party.
  4. Samuel occupied by doing a lot of voluntary work.
  5. Chi Yeung spends a lot of time playing basketball, and affects his studies.
  6. There are many people complain about the education system in Hong Kong.
  7. We must never take drugs. This is not only because it is harmful to our physical health, but also because is hazardous to our mental health.
  8. Rave parties are very popular among those youngsters are under 18.
  9. Genetically modified food might not be good for health in the long rub, that has aroused a lot of concern in society.
  10. Richard has not enough confidence, and often feels himself unable to finish the duties assigned well.
     
Suggested Answers of Pronoun Exercise.
  1. The government welcomes any innovative ideas which might help improve the economy.
  2. People who are shy often find it difficult to learn English.
  3. It was John Chan who suggested how to tackle the problem of the rave party.
  4. Samuel occupied himself by doing a lot of voluntary work.
  5. Chi Yeung spends a lot of time playing basketball, and this affects his studies.
  6. There are many people who complain about the education system in Hong Kong.
  7. We must never take drugs. This is not only because it is harmful to our physical health, but also because this is hazardous to our mental health.
  8. Rave parties are very popular among those youngsters who are under 18.
  9. Genetically modified food might not be good for health in the long run, which/and this has aroused a lot of concern in society.
  10. Richard has not enough confidence, and often feels himself unable to finish the duties assigned well.
     
Sources
  Newsweek (current issue)
  Cyberscope (p.8), Dancing Into Exile (p.13), Hip-Hop About Pol Pot (p.54), Focus on Technology (P.57).
 
  Reader's digest (current issue)
  Turning Point (p.9), Personal Glimpses (p.20), Facts of Life (p.23), Confessions of a Pickpocket (p.52),
Baby, Can you hear me (p.74), Heartburn: For the fire Inside (p.79).