مکالمه انگلیسی بین دو نفر با ضمیر شخصی

Conversation 1

Man: Do you have a bike I can borrow?
Woman: Yeah, I have one, but it’s very old.
Man: Does it run well?
Woman: Yeah, it works, but it might need a new tire.
Man: You know, I think I have one in the garage.
Woman: Perfect. Then you are all set.

Conversation 2

Man: Would you like a cookie?
Woman: I would love one! Did you make them yourself?
Man: No, I bought them at the store.
Woman: They look delicious.
Man: Oh, I hope you enjoy them.

Conversation 3

Man: Do you have a pen I can use?
Woman: Yes, you can use this one.
Man: Thanks, I’ll give it right back.
Woman: That’s OK. You can keep it.
Man: Oh, I just need it for a bit.
Woman: Really, keep it. I never use that one anyway.

Conversation 4

Man: Do you have any paper clips?
Woman: There are some at my desk.
Man: I’m sorry. I don’t see them.
Woman: Oh, they are in the drawer.
Man: This one? The top one?
Woman: No, the next one. That one!
Man: OK, found them. Thanks.

Answer these questions about the conversation.
1) What does the bike need?
a) A new seat
b) A new tire

2) What does he say about the cookies?
a) There is one left
b) He bought them

3) What will he do with the pen?
a) Give it back
b) Keep it

4) Where are the paper clips?
a) In the desk
b) On the desk

Answers
1=b
2=b
3=b
4=a

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.