RECIPROCAL PRRONUONS- (PRONOMBRES RECIPROCOS) INGLES.

Reciprocal Pronouns – (Pronombres recíprocos) INGLES.

Objetivo: Aprender y  reconocer los pronombres recíprocos para incorporarlos en su vocabulario y textos relaciones ampliando la información sobre su entorno e intereses.

“Each other – One another” are used to indicate that a relationship or an action is reciprocal among the members of the set referred to by the antecedent.

•          We use the reciprocal pronouns to indicate that two people can carry out an action and receive the consequences of that action at the same time.

•          We love each other.  - Nos amamos (mutuamente).

•          They are happy because they respect one another.

Ellos son felices porque se respetan los unos a los otros.

Normally “each other” is used to denote a reciprocal relation between two entities and “one another” to more than two.

Nevertheless, in English spoken, often they are used indifferently. Today most do not subscribe to this distinction, which was never strictly observed anyway.

ü  The twins dislike each other, but the triplets dislike one another.

ü  We help one another with the work

ü  The two boys hate each other

ü  They used to give each other many presents on Christmas.

ü  All of us in the class are very fond of one another.
 

ü  They didn’t have time to look at one another.

ü  Complete the following sentences with the corresponding reciprocal pronoun.

ü  John and Mary looked at ______. I would say he looked at her with admiration.
2. Peter and Susan have met  ______.

ü  3. Elsa, Ivanna and Johanna gave  __________ a book.
4. Three children talked to  __________. They stood next to my house.
5. My uncle and I talk to  __________ every day. Although his character isn't easy to bear.
6. She and her brother stopped talking and looked at  __________.
7. John and his mother bought  __________ presents for Christmas.
8. My cat and his dog looked at  __________ with dread.
9. Barbara's three sons and their father hate  ____________.
10. I think that all people should love  __________. No matter where they live.

ü  Read the following paragraph and underline the reciprocal pronouns.

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ü  Last summer

ü  Last summer, we went camping. It was an extraordinary adventure in which nature and men working with each other helped us grow emotionally in many ways. Nature, with the beautiful sceneries, plants, trees, and just being outdoors, breathing fresh air, and living like our ancestors had to live, made us understand how beautiful life can be. The last two days, we went to a spiritual growth house near the camping grounds, where two wise men with peaceful voices shared with us stories and gave us advice on how to be less stressed and live in peace and harmony.  Our camping guide explained how these two famous men from ancient tribes gave lectures and gave good advice on living healthier, physically, and emotionally. They learned to live in harmony from their ancestors, who gave them a strong foundation; they aimed to enable members of different faiths to learn about each other's beliefs, practices, and traditions to create greater relationships in harmony and understanding. They began in their own community, working to eliminate prejudice and fear, by promoting knowledge and appreciation of each other. For more than twenty years, they have traveled giving lectures and showing people how to understand and respect each other's worship, witness each other's ceremonies, enter into dialogue with one another, and learn how to share one another’s feelings, beliefs and dreams.

According to the reading, answer True or False and correct the false statements.

1. The writer didn’t participate in the activities described in the above reading. _______
2. The spiritual growth house was far from the camping grounds. _______
3. The wise men where well known. _______
4. In the spiritual growth house people can learn how to be friendly and respectful. _______
5. The wise men promote knowledge and appreciation of each other. _______

. Write the correct word according to the definition. Use the words given.

Witness               Lecture                Growth                Camping             Worship              Faith     Friendship                         Wise

1. When you stay outdoors and sleep in a tent. ____________________.
2. An increase in the size or the importance of something. _____________.
3. Improving, having, or showing the ability to make good judgments, based on a deep understanding and experience in life. ____________________.
4. A formal talk on a serious or specialist subject given to a group of people, especially students. ____________.
5. Great trust or confidence in something or someone.________________.
6. The state of being a more than acquaintance. _______________.
7. To have or show a strong feeling of respect and admiration for God or a religion. _________________.
8. To have knowledge of a development from observation or experience. ___________________.