One and ones

We use one (singular) and ones (plural) to avoid unnecessary repetition.

See those two girls? Helen is the tall one and Jane is the short one.
Which is your car, the red one or the blue one?
My trousers are torn. I need some new ones.
See those two girls? Helen is the one on the left.
Let’s look at the photographs. The ones you took in Paris.

We often use them after Which ... in questions:

You can borrow a book. Which one do you wan.t?
There are lots of books here. Which ones are yours?

Please Answer the following questions.

Pronouns: one / ones
Complete the sentences by typing 'one' or 'ones' into the gaps.

1. How old are my children? The younger  is four and the older  is seven. 

2. The new mobiles are much lighter than the old . 

3. I don't mind what kind of car it is, I just want  that gets me there. 

4. Which do you prefer; this  or that? 

5. I need some new glasses. TheI have at the moment are broken. 

6. I hope this holiday will be to remember.