Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Examples of Possessive Pronouns

Source: http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-possessive-pronouns.html

Possessive Pronouns: Used in Sentences

Possessive pronouns include my, mine, our, ours, its, his, her, hers, their, theirs, your, yours, whose, and one's - all words that demonstrate ownership.

Here are some examples of possessive pronouns used in sentences:

  1. I saw her book on your table.
  2. His hair is longer than hers.
  3. My dog is better than their dog.
  4. The kids are yours, mine, and ours.
  5. Whose book is on our desk?
  6. One’s treasure is special.
  7. The house is theirs and its paint is flaking.
  8. Is his car really that fast?
  9. The money was really theirs for the taking.
  10. We shall finally have what is rightfully ours.
  11. Their mother gets along well with yours.
  12. I never did find out whose phone number that was.
  13. What's mine is yours, my friend.
  14. Never underestimate one's value to his family.
  15. Her timing couldn't have been less appropriate.
  16. The dog is mine.
  17. The cat is yours.
  18. My house is small.
  19. Our house is big.
  20. Its color is red.
  21. The ring is hers.
  22. The bag is theirs.

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Basic English Phrases

Source: http://www.transparent.com/learn-english/phrases.html


Basic English Phrases


  • Yes.

  • No. 

  • Please. 

  • Thank you. 

  • You're welcome. 

  • Excuse me. 

  • I am sorry. 

  • Good morning. 

  • Good afternoon.

  • Good evening. 

  • Good night. 

English Phrases for Meeting and Greeting

Do you speak Spanish? 

Does anyone here speak Spanish? 

Excuse my poor English. 

I only speak a little English. 

What is your name? 

My name is Martin. 

This is Laura. 

How are you? 

How have you been?

I'm fine, thank you. 

I am very glad to meet you. 

It was nice meeting you. 

I don't understand. 

What did you say? 

I understand perfectly. 

Have a nice day! 


English Dialog


Mr. Sánchez: Good morning. Do you speak Spanish? 


Store Clerk: I'm sorry, I do not speak Spanish.



Mr. Sánchez: I'm afraid I speak only a little English.



Store Clerk: That's all right. I understand you. 



Mr. Sánchez: I get nervous when I speak English.



Store Clerk: I understand you very well.


The numbers


English Alphabet Pronunciation


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