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domingo 28 de febrero de 2010

Solución del ejercicio sobre Pronombres Interrogativos III (Interrogative Pronouns)

Para que puedas verificar si has realizado correctamente este ejercicio sobre el uso de los Pronombres Interrogativos, te ofrecemos la solución:


  1. Five workmen brought the tools to the factory.
    What did five workmen bring to the factory?
    Who brought the tools to the factory?

  2. Melanie's birthday is on September 15th and she will give a party.
    Whose birthday is on September 15th?
    What will Melanie give?

  3. The postman delivered a big parcel for Mike.
    What did the postman deliver for Mike?
    Who delivered a big parcel for Mike?

  4. The inspector has just solved the mistery.
    Who has just solved the mistery?
    What has the inspector just solved?

  5. Teenagers usually like playing video games.
    What do teenagers usually like playing?
    Who like playing video games?

  6. Tom gave his girlfriend a surprise at Manchester Airport.
    Whom did Tom give a surprise at Manchester Airport?
    What did Tom give his girlfriend?
  1. Francine has lost her camera during the trip.
    What has Francine lost during the trip?
    Who has lost her camera during the trip?

  2. Mary ran to the station and caught the 8.15 train.
    Who ran to the station?
    Which train did she catch?

  3. Sheyla asked Mike if he was married.
    Who asked Mike if he was married?
    Whom did Sheyla ask if he was married?

  4. Ernest wanted to buy a new apartment.
    What did Ernest want to buy?
    Who wanted to buy a new apartment?

  5. Brian borrowed five books from the library this morning.
    Who borrowed five books from the library this morning?
    What did Brian borrow from the library?

  6. The modern buildings have been designed by a famous architect.
    Who has designed the modern buildings?
    What has a famous architect designed?

sábado 27 de febrero de 2010

Solución del ejercicio sobre Pronombres Interrogativos II (Interrogative Pronouns)

¿Este ejercicio sobre Pronombres Interrogativos te ha resultado dificil?... Mira la siguiente solución para verificar si lo has hecho correctamente:


  1. The boss offered me a cigarette.
    What did the boss offer me?
    Who offered me a cigarette?

  2. My grandfather saved money for years.
    What did my grandfather save for years?
    Who saved money for years?

  3. Sam and Jenny will meet their cousins at the airport tomorrow.
    Who will meet their cousins at the airport tomorrow?
    Whom will Sam and Jenny meet at the airport tomorrow?

  4. My friends were drinking whisky in the bar.
    Who were drinking whisky in the bar?
    What were my friends drinking?

  5. My sister chose the expensive shoes.
    Which shoes did my sister choose?
    Who chose the expensive shoes?

  6. The boy is climbing the old tree.
    What is the boy climbing?
    Who is climbing the old tree?
  1. The gardener planted a tree in the corner of the garden.
    Who planted a tree in the corner of the garden?
    What did the gardener plant in the corner of the garden?

  2. The little girl damaged the old statue.
    Who damaged the old statue?
    What did the little girl damage?

  3. Karen prefers quiet sports.
    Who prefers quiet sports?
    Which sports does Karen prefer?

  4. Carl was writing a letter when his mother came into his room.
    Who was writing a letter when his mother came into his room?
    Who came into the room when Carl was writing?

  5. Sam found Michael's wallet.
    What did Sam find?
    Whose wallet did Sam find?

  6. The president has visited Spain, France and Italy.
    Which countries has the president visited?
    Who has visited Spain, France and Italy?

viernes 26 de febrero de 2010

Solución del ejercicio sobre Pronombres Interrogativos I (Interrogative Pronouns)

¿Ya has realizado este ejercicio sobre el uso de los Pronombres Interrogativos?... Pues entonces verifica tus respuestas con la siguiente solución:


  1. Jennifer lent me her bike.
    Who lent me her bike?
    Whose bike it was?

  2. Tommy was wearing rubber boots.
    What was Tommy wearing?
    Who was wearing rubber boots?

  3. The boss gave me the secret documents.
    What did the boss give me?
    Which documents did the boss give me?

  4. The assistant will give an interesting demonstration.
    What will the assistant give?
    Who will give an interesting demonstration?

  5. My brother received a letter from Australia.
    Who received a letter from Australia?
    What did my brother receive?

  6. My father telephoned the police.
    Whom did my father telephone?
    Who telephoned the police?
  1. Anthony and Sally have decided to move to London.
    What have Anthony and Sally decided?
    Who have decided to move to London?

  2. The secretary offers John a new contract.
    What does the secretary offer John?
    Whom does the secretary offer a new contract?

  3. Fortune-tellers always tell the truth.
    What do fortune-tellers always tell?
    Who always tell the truth?

  4. Robert has lent his CDs collection to his friends.
    Who has lent his CDs collection?
    Whom has Robert lent his CDs collection?

  5. Sarah showed her husband her new hat.
    What did Sarah show her husband?
    Whom did Sarah show her new hat?

  6. Tom's brother gave his son a good advice.
    Who gave his son a good advice?
    Whom did Tom's brother give a good advice?

miércoles 24 de febrero de 2010

Exercises: Pronombres Interrogativos III - (Interrogative Pronouns)

Continúa ejercitando sobre el uso de los Pronombres Interrogativos completando las siguientes preguntas de acuerdo a la respuesta que te proponemos. Recuerda colocar correctamente los tiempos verbales. Observa este ejemplo:

Pauline thought the opera was funny.
What did Pauline think?
Who thought the opera was funny?


  1. Five workmen brought the tools to the factory.
    What.......................................?
    Who........................................?

  2. Melanie's birthday is on September 15th and she will give a party.
    Whose....................................?
    What......................................?

  3. The postman delivered a big parcel for Mike.
    What.....................................?
    Who......................................?

  4. The inspector has just solved the mistery.
    Who......................................?
    What.....................................?

  5. Teenagers usually like playing video games.
    What........................................?
    Who........................................?

  6. Tom gave his girlfriend a surprise at Manchester Airport.
    Whom......................................?
    What........................................?
  1. Francine has lost her camera during the trip.
    What.......................................?
    Who........................................?

  2. Mary ran to the station and caught the 8.15 train.
    Who........................................?
    Which.....................................?

  3. Sheyla asked Mike if he was married.
    Who........................................?
    Whom.....................................?

  4. Ernest wanted to buy a new apartment.
    What.......................................?
    Who........................................?

  5. Brian borrowed five books from the library this morning.
    Who........................................?
    What.......................................?

  6. The modern buildings have been designed by a famous architect.
    Who........................................?
    What.......................................?

martes 23 de febrero de 2010

Exercises: Pronombres Interrogativos II - (Interrogative Pronouns)

Hoy te ofrecemos un nuevo ejercicio sobre el uso de los Pronombres Interrogativos. Aquí debes completar las preguntas teniendo en cuenta la respuesta que te ofrecemos. Recuerda colocar correctamente los tiempos verbales. Observa este ejemplo:

Pauline thought the opera was funny.
What did Pauline think?
Who thought the opera was funny?


  1. The boss offered me a cigarette.
    What........................................?
    Who.........................................?

  2. My grandfather saved money for years.
    What........................................?
    Who.........................................?

  3. Sam and Jenny will meet their cousins at the airport tomorrow.
    Who......................................?
    Whom....................................?

  4. My friends were drinking whisky in the bar.
    Who.........................................?
    What........................................?

  5. My sister chose the expensive shoes.
    Which.......................................?
    Who.........................................?

  6. The boy is climbing the old tree.
    What.........................................?
    Who.........................................?
  1. The gardener planted a tree in the corner of the garden.
    Who......................................?
    What.....................................?

  2. The little girl damaged the old statue.
    Who.......................................?
    What......................................?

  3. Karen prefers quiet sports.
    Who......................................?
    Which....................................?

  4. Carl was writing a letter when his mother came into his room.
    Who......................................?
    Who......................................?

  5. Sam found Michael's wallet.
    What......................................?
    Whose....................................?

  6. The president has visited Spain, France and Italy.
    Which....................................?
    Who......................................?

lunes 22 de febrero de 2010

Exercises: Pronombres Interrogativos I - (Interrogative Pronouns)

Si has comprendido el uso de los Pronombres Interrogativos serás capaz de realizar el siguiente ejercicio. Aquí debes completar las preguntas teniendo en cuenta la respuesta que te ofrecemos. Recuerda colocar correctamente los tiempos verbales. Observa este ejemplo:

Pauline thought the opera was funny.
What did Pauline think?
Who thought the opera was funny?


  1. Jennifer lent me her bike.
    Who........................................?
    Whose.....................................?

  2. Tommy was wearing rubber boots.
    What........................................?
    Who.........................................?

  3. The boss gave me the secret documents.
    What........................................?
    Which.......................................?

  4. The assistant will give an interesting demonstration.
    What........................................?
    Who.........................................?

  5. My brother received a letter from Australia.
    Who........................................?
    What.......................................?

  6. My father telephoned the police.
    Whom......................................?
    Who.........................................?
  1. Anthony and Sally have decided to move to London.
    What........................................?
    Who.........................................?

  2. The secretary offers John a new contract.
    What........................................?
    Whom.......................................?

  3. Fortune-tellers always tell the truth.
    What........................................?
    Who.........................................?

  4. Robert has lent his CDs collection to his friends.
    Who.........................................?
    Whom......................................?

  5. Sarah showed her husband her new hat.
    What........................................?
    Whom......................................?

  6. Tom's brother gave his son a good advice.
    Who.........................................?
    Whom.......................................?

sábado 20 de febrero de 2010

Pronombres Interrogativos - (Interrogative Pronouns)

Luego de haber aprendido los Pronombres Personales Objetivos nos introduciremos en otro grupo de palabras que por lo general suscitan dudas: los Pronombres Interrogativos.

Comenzaremos diciendo que son los vocablos que se utilizan para construir preguntas y que siempre se colocan al comienzo de la frase. En algunos casos solamente se refieren a personas y en otros a personas y objetos y son invariables en género y número, es decir que no cambian si el sustantivo al que se vinculan es singular o plural, masculino o femenino.

Además vale remarcar que los Pronombres Interrogativos generan preguntas que requieren más que un "SI" y un "NO" por respuesta.

Los Pronombres Interrogativos son:

PRONOMBRE
SIGNIFICADO
WHAT?
¿Qué?
WHO?
¿Quién? / ¿Quiénes?
WHICH?
¿Cuál? /¿Cuáles?
WHOSE?
¿De quién? / ¿De quiénes?
WHOM?
¿A quién? / ¿A quiénes?

Veamos algunos ejemplos:

WHAT puede emplearse para preguntar acerca de personas u objetos:


What did John say?
¿Qué dijo John?

What book is this?
¿Qué libro es ese?

What is your favourite sport?
¿Cuál es tu deporte favorito?


En cambio, WHO sólo puede utilizarse para preguntar acerca de personas:


Who designed the statue?
¿Quién diseñó la estatua?

Who is repairing the car?
¿Quién está reparando el coche?


WHICH también se emplea para referirse a personas u objetos:


Which dress is more expensive?
¿Cuál vestido es más costoso?

Which is your best friend?
¿Cuál es tu mejor amigo?


Podemos utilizar WHOSE para interrogar acerca de personas expresando posesión y pertenencia, precediendo a la palabra que hace referencia:


Whose bag is this?
¿De quién es este bolso?

Whose house did you visit yesterday?
¿La casa de quién visitaste ayer?


WHOM puede utilizarse para preguntar sobre personas. Cabe aclarar que su uso es menos frecuente y más formal que WHO:


Whom have you lent money?
¿A quién le has prestado dinero?

Whom did you meet at the party?
¿A quién conociste en la fiesta?


Es preciso mencionar que en muchas ocasiones los Pronombres Interrogativos requieren necesariamente estar acompañados de una preposición. En estos casos para referirse a personas debe utilizarse indefectiblemente WHOM, mientras que con objetos se puede utilizar WHAT o WHICH, colocando la preposición al final de la interrogación:


Whom did you go to the cinema with?
¿Con quién fuiste al cine?

What did he complain about?
¿De qué se quejó?

Which train did you arrive by?
¿En cuál tren llegaste?


Es oportuno establecer algunas diferencias entre ciertas palabras como por ejemplo entre WHO y WHICH. Como ya hemos mencionado, utilizaremos la primera de ellas para referirnos a personas, aunque emplearemos WHICH en el caso de querer ser más restrictivos o establecer la identidad de alguien dentro de un grupo determinado:


Who were at the party last night?
¿Quiénes estaban en la fiesta anoche?

Which are your friends?
¿Cuáles (de ellos) son tus amigos?
(Para determinar específicamente los amigos de entre todas las personas que estaban en la fiesta)


También el uso de WHAT y WHICH presenta diferencias. En el primer caso se utiliza de una manera más amplia, mientras que WHICH es más restrictivo.


What kind of music do you like?
¿Qué clase de música te gusta?

Which songs do you like most?
¿Cuáles canciones te gustan más?

jueves 18 de febrero de 2010

Solución del ejercicio sobre Pronombres Personales Objetivos IV

Si estabas esperando la solución de este ejercicio sobre Pronombres Personales Objetivos para verificar si has completado las frases correctamente, aquí las tienes:


  1. If you buy a helmet, you ought to wear it.

  2. When she explained the reasons, I agreed with her.

  3. Ted didn't tell me the truth, but I forgave him.

  4. She loves surprises so everybody is organizing a birthday party for her.

  5. Carl borrowed me some money, but he hasn't paid it back.

  6. David always invites me to dinner so I spent a lot of time with him.

  7. Rachel's boyfriend recorded a movie for her.

  8. The police knows the thieves' names, but they can't find them.
  1. You shouldn't drink too much beer. It is not good for you.

  2. When she turned off the light I couldn't see her.

  3. He has never painted the walls so I suggested to paint them blue.

  4. I didn't do my homework, but I will do it tomorrow.

  5. Sue sold her car last month, but now she realized that she needs it.

  6. The few people who saw the film, enjoyed it.

  7. I didn't understand the lesson so one of my classmates is helping me.

  8. Margaret told me your address, but I forgot it.

martes 16 de febrero de 2010

Solución del ejercicio sobre Pronombres Personales Objetivos III

En este ejercicio te proponíamos que continuaras aprendiendo sobre el correcto uso de los Pronombres Personales Objetivos. Si ya has reescrito las frases, verifica tus respuestas con la siguiente solución:


  1. I noticed them in the stadium near the gate.

  2. My brother sent him an e-mail.

  3. I need five weeks to finish it.

  4. People are not allowed to take them into the park.

  5. Robert did them at school.

  6. I have already read them.

  7. Ralph couldn't help her.

  8. My mother usually goes to the cinema with her.
  1. I visited her when I was in Paris.

  2. I met them at New York Airport.

  3. She did a big favour to them.

  4. We are usually worried about her.

  5. I haven't heard any news about him for ages.

  6. The teacher will punish them.

  7. Susan should have told her about it.

  8. Peggy is reading a comic to him.

domingo 14 de febrero de 2010

Solución del ejercicio sobre Pronombres Personales Objetivos II

Si has comprendido el uso correcto de los Pronombres Personales Objetivos seguramente no ha resultado una tarea difícil realizar este ejercicio. Sin embargo aquí te entregamos la solución para que verifiques tus respuestas:


  1. Jack often lends CDs to his friends, but they always lose them.

  2. If you had told us your problem earlier, we would have been able to help you.

  3. I saw Jim so I crossed the street to avoid meeting him.

  4. Jennifer asked me the answers, but I didn't know them.

  5. I used to collet stamps, but I never wanted to sell them.

  6. She closed the door quietly, but the wind hit it.

  7. I was sleeping and my sister didn't want to disturb me.

  8. Sam left the key on the table, but anybody has seen it.
  1. Kevin likes my yellow T-shirt very much so I will give it to him.

  2. George loves dogs but Mike hates them.

  3. Mr. White hasn't lent me the book because he needs it.

  4. Albert broke the glasses and now he will have to pay them.

  5. I gave Peter a few lessons but he didn't understand me.

  6. Michael won the race with a car specially built for him.

  7. I didn't know you would be late so you should have telephoned me.

  8. The machine had broken down, but Mr. James has rebuilt it.

viernes 12 de febrero de 2010

Solución del ejercicio sobre Pronombres Personales Objetivos I

Verifica si has realizado correctamente el ejercicio sobre Object Pronouns observando la solución que te ofrecemos a continuación:


  1. Last night I met them at the cinema.

  2. My mother likes them very much.

  3. I went to the theatre but I couldn’t hear them.

  4. Ann said that she had known them in Australia.

  5. My boss always writes many letters to him.

  6. Yesterday, Anthony kissed her on the cheek.

  7. Brian gave her a beautiful dog.

  8. Tom, the mechanic, needs them right now.
  1. He can't take it to the supermarket.

  2. Last week, we received a beautiful present from him.

  3. My cousins hit them in the park.

  4. Everybody knows him in Oxford Street.

  5. I haven't seen him since 2008.

  6. Carl had already finished it before I arrived.

  7. The inspector questioned them.

  8. I asked him the way to the hospital.

miércoles 10 de febrero de 2010

Exercises: Pronombres Personales Objetivos IV (Object Pronouns)

¿Has aprendido a emplear correctamente los Pronombres Personales Objetivos?... Pues entonces te proponemos que completes las siguientes frases con las palabras correspondientes:


  1. If you buy a helmet, you ought to wear ...............

  2. When she explained the reasons, I agreed with ...............

  3. Ted didn't tell me the truth, but I forgave ...............

  4. She loves surprises so everybody is organizing a birthday party for ...............

  5. Carl borrowed me some money, but he hasn't paid .............. back.
  6. David always invites me to dinner so I spent a lot of time with ...............

  7. Rachel's boyfriend recorded a movie for ...............

  8. The police knows the thieves' names, but they can't find ...............
  1. You shouldn't drink too much beer. It is not good for ...............

  2. When she turned off the light I couldn't see ...............

  3. He has never painted the walls so I suggested to paint ............... blue.
  4. I didn't do my homework, but I will do ............... tomorrow.

  5. Sue sold her car last month, but now she realized that she needs ...............

  6. The few people who saw the film, enjoyed ...............

  7. I didn't understand the lesson so one of my classmates is helping ...............

  8. Margaret told me your address, but I forgot ...............

lunes 8 de febrero de 2010

Exercises: Pronombres Personales Objetivos III (Object Pronouns)

Si todavía no comprendes el correcto uso de los Pronombres Personales Objetivos, hoy te ofrecemos un nuevo ejercicio. Aquí debes reescribir las siguientes oraciones reemplazando las palabras en negrita por los Object Pronouns correspondientes:


  1. I noticed Jim and Jenny in the stadium near the gate.

  2. My brother sent his boss an e-mail.

  3. I need five weeks to finish the project.

  4. People are not allowed to take dogs into the park.

  5. Robert did the exercises at school.

  6. I have already read all these books.

  7. Ralph couldn't help my sister.

  8. My mother usually goes to the cinema with my sister.
  1. I visited Claire when I was in Paris.

  2. I met Sean and Mary at New York Airport.

  3. She did a big favour to my friends.

  4. We are usually worried about Sally.

  5. I haven't heard any news about John for ages.

  6. The teacher will punish the students.

  7. Susan should have told Jennifer about it.

  8. Peggy is reading a comic to her little brother.

sábado 6 de febrero de 2010

Exercises: Pronombres Personales Objetivos II (Object Pronouns)

Continúa ejercitando sobre Object Pronouns. En esta oportunidad te ofrecemos algunas frases que deben ser completadas con los Pronombres Personales Objetivos correspondientes:


  1. Jack often lends CDs to his friends, but they always lose ...............

  2. If you had told us your problem earlier, we would have been able to help ...............

  3. I saw Jim so I crossed the street to avoid meeting ...............

  4. Jennifer asked me the answers, but I didn't know ...............

  5. I used to collet stamps, but I never wanted to sell ...............

  6. She closed the door quietly, but the wind hit ...............

  7. I was sleeping and my sister didn't want to disturb ...............

  8. Sam left the key on the table, but anybody has seen ...............
  1. Kevin likes my yellow T-shirt very much so I will give it to ................

  2. George loves dogs but Mike hates ...............

  3. Mr. White hasn't lent me the book because he needs ...............

  4. Albert broke the glasses and now he will have to pay ...............

  5. I gave Peter a few lessons but he didn't understand ...............

  6. Michael won the race with a car specially built for ...............

  7. I didn't know you would be late so you should have telephoned ...............

  8. The machine had broken down, but Mr. James has rebuilt ...............

jueves 4 de febrero de 2010

Exercises: Pronombres Personales Objetivos I (Object Pronouns)

Para que puedas ejercitar sobre Object Pronouns, tema que hemos explicado recientemente, te proponemos que reescribas las siguientes oraciones reemplazando las frases en negrita por los Pronombres Personales Objetivos correspondientes:


  1. Last night I met Sally and Paul at the cinema.

  2. My mother likes my new red shoes very much.

  3. I went to the theatre but I couldn’t hear the actors.

  4. Ann said that she had known Peter and Tom in Australia.

  5. My boss always writes many letters to Mr. Johnson.

  6. Yesterday, Anthony kissed Susan on the cheek.

  7. Brian gave Sheyla a beautiful dog.

  8. Tom, the mechanic, needs the spare parts right now.
  1. He can't take the little dog to the supermarket.

  2. Last week, we received a beautiful present from uncle Jack.

  3. My cousins hit the boys in the park.

  4. Everybody knows Mr. Scott in Oxford Street.

  5. I haven't seen Peter since 2008.

  6. Carl had already finished his homework before I arrived.

  7. The inspector questioned the men.

  8. I asked the policeman the way to the hospital.

martes 2 de febrero de 2010

Pronombres Personales Objetivos - (Object Pronouns)

Hace un tiempo, cuando iniciábamos esta propuesta educativa, hacíamos referencia al uso de los Pronombres Personales Subjetivos los cuales se utilizan para señalar al sujeto que realiza la acción y que necesariamente deben acompañar al verbo.
Sin embargo, dentro del idioma inglés existen otros Pronombres Personales denominados Objetivos que cumplen la función de objeto dentro de la oración y se colocan detrás de verbos, preposiciones y frases comparativas. Veamos un ejemplo:

Pronombres Personales Subjetivos (El sujeto desempeña la acción)

Vivian lost the keys.
Vivian perdió las llaves.
He bought a book.
Él compró un libro.

Pronombres Personales Objetivos (La acción se desempeña en un objeto o a través de un objeto)

Jennifer brought the roses.
Jennifer brought them.
Jennifer trajo las rosas.
Jennifer las trajo.

ó:

Kevin stole me.
Kevin me robó.

Los Pronombres Personales Objetivos son:

PRONOMBRES
OBJETIVOS
SIGNIFICADO
ME
me, a mí
YOU
te, a tí, a usted
HIM
le, a él
HER
le, a ella
IT
le, a él, a ella, a ello
(para animales
o cosas)
US
nos, a nosotros, a nosotras
YOU
les, a ustedes
THEM
les, a ellos, a ellas

Es preciso decir que estos pronombres pueden ocupar dentro de la oración el lugar de objeto directo o indirecto, por ejemplo:

John had forgiven me.
John me había perdonado. Objeto Directo

They designed it.
Ellos lo diseñaron. Objeto Directo

Lend me some money.
Préstame algo de dinero. Objeto Indirecto

Susan showed me the exit.
Susan me mostró la salida. Objeto Indirecto

Vale aclarar que si estos pronombres ocupan el lugar de objeto indirecto deben colocarse por delante del objeto directo en caso de que lo hubiere:

Sheyla made her a new dress.
Sheyla le hizo (a ella) un nuevo vestido.

Observa que "her" está ocupando el lugar de objeto indirecto y "a new dress" el de objeto directo.

Puede suceder también que en una misma oración coincidan dos pronombres personales, uno como objeto directo y el otro como indirecto. En tal caso debe colocarse el primero a continuación del verbo y posteriormente el indirecto acompañado por las preposiciones "to" o "for", por ejemplo:

My aunt sent a postcard to my mother.
Mi tía le envió una postal a mi madre.

que es lo mismo que:

My aunt sent it to her.
Mi tía se la envió a ella.

Es necesario RECORDAR que los Pronombres Personales Subjetivos mencionan quién realiza la acción y siempre se colocan antes del verbo, mientras que los Pronombres Personales Objetivos siempre se ubican después. En las frases comparativas se sitúan detrás de "than " y "as", por ejemplo:

Rachel broke it.
Raquel lo rompió. Detrás del verbo

Sally can't study without you.
Sally no puede estudiar sin . Detrás de una preposición

Tom is more intelligent than him.
Tom es más inteligente que él.
Frase comparativa detrás de "than”


Carl is as polite as her.
Carl es tan amable como ella.
Frase comparativa detrás de "as"