Olympiad Test : Pronoun - 2 - Class 5 MCQ

The correct answer is option D:

no one, her

.
Explanation:
- In the given sentence, it is mentioned that the old woman lived alone.
- The phrase "with ---- to look after ----" implies that she had no one to take care of her.
- Option D, "no one, her", accurately reflects this situation.
- Let's analyze the other options:
- Option A, "someone, her": This implies that there was someone to look after the old woman, which contradicts the information given in the sentence.
- Option B, "anyone, herself": This implies that there was anyone available to take care of the old woman, but she chose to look after herself. However, the sentence clearly states that she lived alone.
- Option C, "everyone, she": This implies that everyone was responsible for looking after the old woman, which does not align with the fact that she lived alone.
- Option E, "anyone, she's": This option is grammatically incorrect. The correct form would be "she" instead of "she's."
Therefore, the correct answer is D:

no one, her

.

The correct answer is option A: "These, my".

Explanation:
To determine the correct choice for the blanks in the given sentence, let's analyze the options one by one:


A: These, my


- "These" is a pronoun used to refer to multiple objects that are near the speaker.
- "My" is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership by the speaker.
- In the given sentence, the speaker is referring to two rings on their little finger that belong to their grandmother.
- Therefore, the pronoun "these" and the possessive pronoun "my" are appropriate to use.


B: That, mine


- "That" is a pronoun used to refer to a singular object that is farther away from the speaker.
- "Mine" is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership by the speaker.
- However, in the given sentence, the speaker is referring to two rings, not a singular one.
- Therefore, the pronoun "that" is not suitable in this context.


C: Those, me


- "Those" is a pronoun used to refer to multiple objects that are farther away from the speaker.
- "Me" is an object pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition.
- In the given sentence, the speaker is referring to two rings on their little finger that belong to their grandmother.
- Therefore, the pronoun "those" is appropriate, but the object pronoun "me" does not indicate ownership.


D: The, myself


- "The" is a definite article used to specify a particular noun.
- "Myself" is a reflexive pronoun used when the subject and object of a sentence are the same.
- However, in the given sentence, the speaker is referring to two rings, not a singular one.
- Moreover, the reflexive pronoun "myself" does not convey ownership.
- Therefore, the definite article "the" and reflexive pronoun "myself" are not suitable in this context.


E: This, my


- "This" is a pronoun used to refer to a singular object that is near the speaker.
- "My" is a possessive pronoun indicating ownership by the speaker.
- However, in the given sentence, the speaker is referring to two rings, not a singular one.
- Therefore, the pronoun "this" is not suitable in this context.


Hence, the correct choice is option A: "These, my".

To solve this question, we need to understand the correct usage of possessive pronouns and their antecedents. Let's analyze the options:
A:

it’s, his

- The word "it's" is a contraction of "it is" and cannot be used as a possessive pronoun. This option is incorrect.
B:

it, him

- The word "him" is an objective pronoun and cannot be used as a possessive pronoun. This option is incorrect.
C:

its, his

- The word "its" is the possessive form of "it" and is correct in this context.
- The word "his" is a possessive pronoun and agrees with the noun "hand." This option is correct.
D:

it, one’s

- The word "one's" is a possessive pronoun, but it does not agree with the noun "hand." This option is incorrect.
E:

its, he’s

- The word "he's" is a contraction of "he is" and cannot be used as a possessive pronoun. This option is incorrect.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C: its, his.

Explanation:
The question is asking about how a baby learns the meaning of words and later uses them in sentences. Let's break down the answer choices and analyze them:
A: their, they
- The pronouns "their" and "they" are used to refer to multiple people or things. However, in the context of the question, a baby would not learn the meaning of words by others using "their" and later use "they" in sentences. This answer choice is incorrect.
B: they, them
- The pronouns "they" and "them" are used to refer to multiple people or things. This answer choice makes sense in the context of the question. A baby learns the meaning of words as "they" are spoken by others and later uses "them" in sentences. This answer choice is correct.
C: they, themselves
- The pronouns "they" and "themselves" are also used to refer to multiple people or things, but "themselves" implies a reflexive action. It does not fit the context of the question, which is about learning the meaning of words and using them in sentences. This answer choice is incorrect.
D: it, them
- The pronouns "it" and "them" are used to refer to singular and multiple things respectively. This answer choice does not fit the context of the question, which is about learning the meaning of words and using them in sentences. This answer choice is incorrect.
E: they, it
- The pronouns "they" and "it" are used to refer to multiple people or things and a singular thing respectively. This answer choice does not fit the context of the question, which is about learning the meaning of words and using them in sentences. This answer choice is incorrect.
Therefore, the correct answer is B: they, them.

The correct answer is E:

mine, them

Explanation:

• "Some of these clothes are mine" indicates that the speaker is claiming ownership of some of the clothes.


• "and the rest of them belong to Richa" indicates that the remaining clothes belong to Richa.

Therefore, the correct completion of the sentence is "Some of these clothes are mine and the rest of them belong to Richa."

Explanation:
The correct answer is E: me, their.
Here's the breakdown of the options:
A: myself, each other's - This option doesn't make sense in the given context. It doesn't fit grammatically or logically.
B: I, his own - This option uses the pronoun "I" instead of "me," which is incorrect. Additionally, the possessive pronoun "his" doesn't match with the plural noun "people."
C: mine, one another's - This option uses the pronoun "mine" instead of "me," which is incorrect. Additionally, the phrase "one another's" doesn't match with the singular noun "people."
D: me, their own - This option uses the correct pronoun "me" and the possessive pronoun "their," which agrees with the plural noun "people." However, it is missing the word "minds" after "their own," making it an incomplete sentence.
E: me, their - This option uses the correct pronoun "me" and the possessive pronoun "their," which agrees with the plural noun "people." It also includes the word "minds," making it a complete and grammatically correct sentence.
Therefore, option E is the correct answer.

The correct answer is B: my, us.
Here is a detailed explanation:
- The teacher wrote a letter to Anita and _______________ parents.
- Here, the teacher is addressing more than one parent, so it should be "parents" in plural form.
- The blank should be filled with a possessive pronoun to show that the parents belong to Anita.
- The correct option is "my" as it shows possession by Anita.
- ...in which he asked them if they could settle the matter between _______________.
- The teacher is asking the parents to settle the matter.
- The blank should be filled with an objective pronoun as the parents are the objects of the verb "settle."
- The correct option is "us" as it is the objective form of the pronoun "we."
Therefore, the correct answer to fill in the blanks is my, us.

To determine the correct answer, let's analyze the sentence and the options given:
The sentence states that "As ___________ cuts it as well as he does, I always have my hair cut at the nearby barber's."
- The word "cuts" refers to the skill of cutting hair.
- The phrase "as well as he does" implies that the person being referred to is highly skilled at cutting hair.
Now let's analyze the options:
A:

anyone

- This option suggests that anyone can cut hair as well as the person being referred to. However, the sentence implies that only one person is skilled enough.
B:

someone else's

- This option suggests that the person who cuts the hair is someone else's (not specified whose). However, the sentence clearly refers to the person who cuts hair as "he."
C:

no one else

- This option suggests that no one else is as skilled at cutting hair as the person being referred to. This aligns with the sentence's implication that only one person is highly skilled.
D:

everyone

- This option suggests that everyone is equally skilled at cutting hair. However, the sentence implies that only one person is highly skilled.
E:

nobody's

- This option suggests that nobody else is as skilled at cutting hair as the person being referred to. This aligns with the sentence's implication that only one person is highly skilled.
Based on the analysis, the correct answer is C:

no one else

To determine the correct answer, let's analyze the sentence:
"They decided to buy the house because ____________ location would allow __________ to get to work very easily."
From the given options, we need to choose the correct pronouns to complete the sentence.
A: theirs, them
- The pronoun "theirs" is possessive, indicating ownership.
- The pronoun "them" is objective, used for a group of people.
- Neither of these pronouns fits in the sentence.
B: it, themselves
- The pronoun "it" is used to refer to a singular noun.
- The pronoun "themselves" is reflexive and is used for a group of people.
- "Themselves" does not fit the sentence.
C: its, them
- The pronoun "its" is possessive, used to show ownership by a singular noun.
- The pronoun "them" is objective, used for a group of people.
- This combination fits the sentence correctly. "Its" refers to the house, and "them" refers to the people.
D: they, us
- The pronoun "they" is subjective, used for a group of people.
- The pronoun "us" is objective, used to refer to the speaker and others.
- This combination does not fit the sentence.
E: its, their
- The pronoun "its" is possessive, used to show ownership by a singular noun.
- The pronoun "their" is possessive, used to show ownership by a plural noun.
- This combination does not fit the sentence.
Therefore, the correct answer is C: its, them. "They decided to buy the house because its location would allow them to get to work very easily."

To solve this problem, we need to determine the correct pronouns to fill in the blanks based on the given information.
1. Our dog is of a very good breed: This tells us that we are referring to a specific dog.
2. The dog is the offspring of two champion dogs: This indicates that the dog has inherited certain traits from its parents.
3. Based on the information provided, the correct pronouns to fill in the blanks are "it" and "their".
Explanation:
- The pronoun "it" is used to refer to a non-gender specific animal, which is appropriate for referring to a dog.
- The possessive pronoun "their" is used to indicate that the dog has inherited certain features from both of its parents.
Therefore, the correct answer is "E: it, their".

To solve this question, we need to identify the correct pronouns to fill in the blanks. Let's analyze the given options:
Option A: ours, it
- This option suggests that "we" wanted to have "ours" salaries paid in advance, but the boss ignored "it". However, the pronoun "it" does not make sense in this context.
Option B: his, we
- This option suggests that "his" salaries should be paid in advance, but "we" (the employees) requested it. However, the question states that "we" wanted our salaries paid in advance, not the boss's.
Option C: their, our
- This option suggests that "their" (someone else's) salaries should be paid in advance, but "our" (the employees') request was ignored. However, the question states that "we" wanted our own salaries paid in advance.
Option D: we, his
- This option suggests that "we" wanted to have "we" salaries paid in advance, but the boss ignored "his". However, the pronoun "his" does not make sense in this context.
Option E: our, us
- This option suggests that "we" wanted to have "our" salaries paid in advance, and the boss ignored "us". This aligns with the given scenario, where the employees wanted their own salaries paid in advance, but the boss ignored their request.
Therefore, the correct answer is option E: our, us.

To solve this question, we need to understand the context and the correct usage of pronouns in the given sentence. Let's break it down step by step:
1. The man asked me how I had got _______________ address.
- Here, we need to fill in the blank with a possessive pronoun that refers to the person speaking, which is "I."
- The correct possessive pronoun in this case is "my."
2. Itold him that I was given it by a relative of _______________.
- In this part of the sentence, we need to fill in the blank with a possessive pronoun that refers to the person mentioned earlier, which is the man who asked the question.
- The correct possessive pronoun in this case is "his."
Therefore, the correct answer is option B: his, his.
 

To solve this question, we need to identify the correct combination of words that fit the sentence structure and convey the intended meaning. Let's analyze the options given:
A:

no one, anything

B:

anybody, anything

C:

nobody, nothing

D:

anyone, nothing

E:

someone, something

From the given options, we need to choose the words that fit the context of the sentence. Let's break it down:
- The sentence structure suggests that the subject in question is the speaker and his intention.
- The speaker never intended to simplify his language.
- The words that follow "Although" should indicate that nobody understood or followed what the speaker said.
- The words that follow "follow" should indicate that the speaker's intention was not to simplify his language.
Analyzing the options, we can eliminate options B, D, and E because they do not fit the context of the sentence.
Now let's compare the remaining options:
A:

no one, anything

C:

nobody, nothing

Comparing the meanings of "no one" and "nobody," we can see that both imply the absence of people. However, "no one" is more commonly used in standard English.
Similarly, comparing the meanings of "anything" and "nothing," we can see that both imply the absence of something. However, "nothing" fits better in the context of the sentence.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A:

no one, anything

.

Explanation:
The correct answer is option D: yourself, myself.
- The sentence structure suggests that the speaker will not be able to attend the reunion party and is expressing their hope that the person they are addressing will enjoy something in their absence.
- The first blank should be filled with a pronoun that refers to the person being addressed, which is "you."
- The second blank should be filled with a pronoun that refers to the speaker, which is "myself."
Option Analysis:
A:

you, myself

- Incorrect. The first blank is correct, but the second blank should be filled with "myself," not "myself."
B:

yourself, mine

- Incorrect. The first blank is correct, but the second blank should be filled with "myself," not "mine."
C:

yours, oneself

- Incorrect. The first blank should be filled with the pronoun "you," not "yours." The second blank should be filled with "myself," not "oneself."
D:

yourself, myself

- Correct. The first blank is filled with the pronoun "yourself," which refers to the person being addressed. The second blank is filled with "myself," which refers to the speaker.
E:

you, me

- Incorrect. The first blank is correct, but the second blank should be filled with "myself," not "me."
Therefore, option D is the correct answer as it fills the blanks with the appropriate pronouns.

The correct answer is option C: by ourselves.
Explanation:
To determine the correct answer, let's analyze the given sentence.
The sentence states that "We decided to do all the cooking______________instead of hiring a catering company for the party." Here, we need to choose a phrase that means doing the cooking on our own, without any external help.
Let's evaluate each option:
A. of our own: This phrase implies ownership but does not convey the idea of doing the cooking ourselves. It does not fit the context of the sentence.
B. oneself: This option is grammatically correct, as it refers to doing the cooking independently. However, it does not match the context of the sentence, which suggests a group effort.
C. by ourselves: This phrase accurately conveys the intended meaning. It indicates that the cooking will be done collectively, without the assistance of a catering company.
D. ours: This option refers to ownership rather than the act of cooking. It does not fit the context of the sentence.
E. each other: This phrase implies reciprocity or mutual action. While it suggests collaboration, it does not specifically convey the idea of cooking.
Therefore, the most suitable phrase to complete the sentence is "by ourselves" (option C), as it accurately reflects the intention of doing the cooking collectively without hiring a catering company.

To solve this question, we need to determine the correct pronouns to fill in the blanks. Let's analyze the options provided:
A:

theirs, them

B:

his, its

C:

them, it’s

D:

they, them

E:

their, it

We can eliminate options A, B, C, and D because they use incorrect pronouns or inconsistent forms. Now let's focus on option E.
Option E uses the correct pronouns and maintains consistency. Here's the breakdown:
- "Thousands of children nowadays prefer doing their homework with a background of pop-music": This uses the possessive pronoun "their" to indicate that the homework belongs to the children.
- "to doing it in a quiet room": This uses the pronoun "it" to refer back to the homework.
Therefore, the correct answer is E: their, it.

To solve this question, we need to find the correct pronouns to fill in the blanks. Let's analyze the options given:
A: his, yourself
B: yours, ourselves
C: their, you
D: your, yourselves
E: her, by themselves
The correct answer is D: your, yourselves.
Explanation:
- "You and your brother" indicates that the speaker is addressing the person directly and their sibling.
- The possessive pronoun "your" is used to show that the person and their brother need to prepare for the journey.
- The reflexive pronoun "yourselves" is used to show that both the person and their brother need to take time to prepare for the journey.
So, the correct sentence is:
"You and your brother need to take time to prepare yourselves for the long journey which will start next month."
Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

- The sentence involves a possessive pronoun referring to "the teacher."
- The pronoun should match the gender and number of "teacher," which is singular and masculine.
- "Them" is plural and "its" is for objects or animals, not people.
- "It" is also for things, not people.
- "Him" is the correct pronoun for a male teacher, indicating the students watched each gesture of "him" as if he were a stranger.

Introduction:
Trademarks play a crucial role in distinguishing a company's products from those of another company. They serve as exclusive identifiers and protect the rights and reputation of a brand. In this question, we are required to identify the correct phrase to complete the sentence about trademarks.
Analysis:
To determine the correct answer, let's evaluate the options given:
A:

their, it

- "Their" implies possession by multiple parties, which is not suitable in this context.
- "It" refers to a singular object, but trademarks are used to distinguish products, not individual objects.
B:

it, that

- "It" refers to a singular object, which is appropriate in this context.
- "That" refers to a singular object as well, but it does not accurately describe the relationship between products and trademarks.
C:

our, this

- "Our" implies possession by the company, but trademarks are used to distinguish a company's products from those of another company.
- "This" refers to a singular object, but trademarks are used to distinguish multiple products.
D:

its, those

- "Its" implies possession by a singular entity, which is appropriate in this context.
- "Those" refers to multiple objects, which accurately describes the relationship between products and trademarks.
E:

my, these

- "My" implies possession by the speaker, which is not suitable in this context.
- "These" refers to multiple objects, but trademarks are used to distinguish products, not individual objects.
Conclusion:
Based on the analysis above, the correct answer is option D: "its, those". Trademarks enable a company to distinguish its products from those of another company.

To solve this question, we need to understand the properties of translucent materials and how light interacts with them.
Translucent materials:
- Translucent materials allow some light to pass through, but they scatter it in different directions.
- As a result, objects behind translucent materials may appear blurry or distorted.
- Examples of translucent materials include frosted glass, wax paper, and certain types of plastic.
Properties of light:
- Light travels in straight lines until it encounters an obstacle or a different medium.
- When light encounters a translucent material, it can pass through to some extent, depending on the material's opacity.
- However, light cannot see through translucent materials in the same way that our eyes do. It does not perceive objects or details behind the material.
The correct answer:
- The correct answer is option A: We, it.
- "We" refers to humans or any observers, while "it" refers to light.
- This means that humans cannot see through translucent materials, but light can pass through them.
Summary:
- Translucent materials do not allow us to see objects or details behind them.
- However, light can pass through translucent materials, although it may scatter and cause objects to appear blurry or distorted.