Test on Using 'Can' and Object Pronouns
Using 'Can' and Object Pronouns: A Student's Guide
Test: English grammar: pronouns and can/can't
20 questions
Question 1: In the sentence 'I like cookies,' the object 'cookies' can be correctly replaced by the object pronoun 'they'.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The object pronoun for plural nouns like 'cookies' is 'them', not 'they'. 'They' is a subject pronoun. Therefore, 'I like cookies' becomes 'I like them'.
Question 2: Is 'Yes, he can.' a correct short answer for a question using 'can'?
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials provide 'Yes, he can.' as an example of a correct short answer for a question with 'can'.
Question 3: The study materials indicate that it is appropriate to use a subject pronoun, such as 'I', after a preposition.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials explicitly state: 'We always use object pronouns, not subject pronouns, after prepositions.'
Question 4: The subject pronouns listed in the study materials include I, you, he, she, it, we, and they.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials provide a list of subject pronouns which are: I, you, he, she, it, we, and they.
Question 5: The verb 'can' takes a different form when used with 'he' or 'she' compared to 'I' or 'you'.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials state that 'We use the same form for all people and things,' and provide examples like 'I/You/He/She/It/We/They can swim,' confirming that 'can' does not change its form for different subjects.