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An English language arts introduction to parts of speech.
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1
What's best correction? Thomas and Jonathan ran home to grab his bicycle and their helmets.
Replace "his bicycle" with "her bicycle"
No change is needed.
Replace the “his bicycle” with “their bicycles”.
Replace "his bicycle" with "the bicycle"
2
Which is an intensive pronoun? My mom and I went to get ourselves some books!
my
our
I
Ourselves
3
Which intensive pronoun belong? The raccoon _________ figured out how to get the door open.
it
itself
him
his
4
Which pronoun could replace a third person singular antecedent?
you or me
I or you
he or she
It or They
5
Which of the following sentences correctly uses an intensive pronoun?
The cat itself climbed on the cupboard.
The cat climbed on the cupboard.
The cat climbed on a cupboard.
The cat climbed on his cupboard.
6
What's the case of the bold pronoun in the sentence? She took
my
phone so I took hers.
Both possessive and objective
objective
subjective
possessive
7
Select the antecedent/pronoun combination that DOES NOT match in person or number.
Teachers/I
Pilot/we
Pilots/me
Teacher/we
8
What's the best correction of the vague pronoun? They check the water meters weekly.
Take out "In my neighborhood"
Take out "they"
The water company checks the meters weekly.
No correction needed.
9
Which sentence does not have an intensive pronoun?
They bought her a gym membership.
They bought a gym membership.
The Coopers bought themselves gym memberships.
The Coopers bought a gym membership.
10
What is the purpose of an intensive pronoun?
To add emphasis to the sentence's verb
To add emphasis to the sentence's main character.
To add emphasis to the sentence's object of the preposition.
To add emphasis to the sentence’s subject or antecedent
11
Which includes a vague pronoun?
On my birthday, my mom made me a cake.
My mom made me a cake and my sister got me a present.
It all made me so happy.
Mom made a cake and sis got a present; it made me so happy!
12
Which of the following pronouns is objective?
It
her
we
their
13
Pronoun incorrect? When Sheila & Laura got home, her dog was waiting, tail wagging hard.
their
Its
itself
her
14
When is the subjective case used with pronouns?
point of view.
processes
perspective
thoughts
15
Where does an intensive pronoun typically appear in a sentence?
At the end
Before the subject
At the beginning
After the subject
16
Which of the following pronouns is an example of the possessive case?
I
me
her
Whose
17
Which sentence does not contain a vague pronoun?
He asked his asst. for the tests, but he couldn’t find them.
Bob and Jim went to the park, one of them fell down.
He asked his assistant for help, he said no.
She wanted her friend to go along, she said she would.
18
Which sentence contains a vague pronoun?
The guide was listed on the television.
The movie was shown on the television.
Do they indicate what the TV announcement said?
The tevelision announced the game.
19
Which of the following is an objective pronoun?
her
I
him
his
20
Best correction? When Sheila & Laura got home, her dog was waiting, its tail wagging.
Replace "her" with "them"
No change is needed.
Replace “her” with “their”
Replace "dog" with "cat"
21
Correction? Rio & Italy have beautiful waterways & bridges; he crossed them and took pictures.
At the end, take out "Peter took"
No correction needed.
They have pretty waterways/bridges; he crossed bridges.
Add another person to the story.
22
An objective pronoun is used as an object of verbs and
nouns
adjectives
Prepositions
adverbs
23
Which word is confusing? Sue took the peels off the bananas and then set them aside.
and
took
the
them
24
Vague pronoun? Latoya slipped on ice & ran into Melissa, she dropped their books.
her
the
their
she
25
What is a vague pronoun?
A pronoun that sounds interesting.
A cool pronoun.
A pronoun without a clear antecedent.
A pronoun that helps the reader understand better.
26
Which word is antecedent to "she"? My friend came over so she could see my new kitten.
kitten
house
My
friend
27
In the following sentence, which type of pronoun is bold? She picked
it
up
Possessive
Objective
subjective
submissive
28
What is the best definition of a vague pronoun?
A prounoun that confides the reader.
A pronoun that helps the reader.
A pronoun that helps the reader understand better.
A pronoun that confuses the reader as to what it refers
29
Which sentence contains a pronoun disagreement?
A person must learn to drive carefully or he might crash.
You must learn to drive carefully or you might crash.
A person must learn to drive carefully or they might crash.
A person must learn to drive carefully or you might crash.
30
How can an objective pronoun be used?
As an object of nouns.
As an object of adverbs.
As an object of parts of speech.
As an object of verbs or prepositions
31
Which is a possessive pronoun? The puppy started running in circles, chasing its tail.
the
I
Its
in
32
What is incorrect? Sarah gave her niece a bike and she rode it all the time!
Nothing is incorrect.
We don't know what kind of bike it was.
We don't know how long she rode it.
It is unclear if "she" refers to Sarah or her niece.
33
Which of the following is written correctly?
Yourselves are responsible for you.
You are responsible for cleaning up after you.
Yourselves are responsible for cleaning up after yourselves.
You yourselves need to clean this mess you made.
34
Which of the following sentences correctly uses an intensive pronoun?
I made myself a cake.
I made you a cake.
I made a cake.
I made her a cake.
35
Why is the sentence incorrect? A student must read carefully, otherwise we miss the meaning.
The pronoun "we" does not match the antecedent in number.
It's too long.
It isn't incorrect.
Reading carefully isn't a big deal.
36
What is the error? I herself believed that our school was going to win, I was right!
“herself” should be replaced with “myself”
there is no error in the sentence
"herself" should be removed.
"I" should be removed.
37
Which of the following words is an intensive pronoun?
her
his
him
Himself
38
An intensive pronoun...
adds emphasis to the subject
comes after the noun it's modifying
all of these
ends in "self" or "selves"
39
Read the sentence: I didn't go to his party, but he came to mine. Which is subjective?
I
his
He
mine
40
What is an antecedent?
A word/phrase in a sentence replaced by pronoun.
Modifies a noun
Modifies a verb
Modifies an adverb
41
What's the error? Despite the cold temps, they say global warming is getting worse.
there is no error in the sentence
“They” is a vague pronoun.
Take out "they".
Take out "They say"
42
Which sentence contains an inappropriate shift in pronoun number?
Do we have to share the snacks that I brought with us?
Do we have to share the snacks that we brought with us?
Do I have to share the snacks that I brought with me?
Do I have to share the snacks that I brought with us?
43
Which belongs? Teachers take time to meet with _________ students one on one.
Lim - one character; Omn - two characters
Lim - two characters; Omn - one character
their
Lim - all characters; Omn - one character
44
What does it mean when there is an inappropriate shift in a pronoun number?
pronoun/antecedent aren't both singular or plural.
A pronoun and its antecedent are not plural.
A pronoun and its antecedent are not singular.
A pronoun and its antecedent don't match.
45
Which is intensive? Parents tasked with making their food, but I myself made the dessert.
the
their
myself
I
46
Which is the subjective pronoun? Who should be invited to our special party?
Who
be
should
our
47
Which pronoun could replace the antecedent "my parents and grandparents"?
Our
They
We
Them
48
How can you know if a sentence has a vague pronoun?
Often leaves the reader confused.
Reader isn't sure who or what the pronoun is referring to.
Sentence uses pronouns like it, that, this, which.
All of these.
49
Read the following sentence: I wanted to meet her. Which is a subjective pronoun?
always
I
her
to
50
Which of these sentences contain a possessive pronoun?
That oak tree is already shedding its leaves.
The tree is shedding.
The leaves are falling.
The oak tree is shedding leaves.
51
What pronoun could replace "my friends and I"?
Us
We
Our
Them
52
Which is subjective? Despite missing their bus, the twins said they would get the tickets.
us
to
They
their
53
Pronouns that express ownership are called
singular
Possessive
subjective
plural
54
Corrects shift? I enjoy living in the country. You have room to explore.
No correction needed.
I enjoying living in the country. I have room to explore.
I am enjoying living out in the country.
You am enjoying living out in the country.
55
Which sentence includes an intensive pronoun?
Our governor appeared at the ceremony.
The governor herself appeared at the ceremony.
The governor appeared at the ceremony.
Their governor appeared at the ceremony.
56
Which of the following are the three cases of a pronoun?
Subjective, objective, and possessive
possessive
objective
subjective
57
Which sentence contains an intensive pronoun?
She wrote the material to be used for the tour.
The author wrote the material to be used for the tour.
The author herself wrote the material for her tour.
They wrote the material to be used for the tour.
58
Which pronoun is possessive
we
I
Their
you
59
Which of the following sentences contains a vague pronoun?
As soon as Julie spotted her sister, they sighed.
As soon as she spotted her sister, Julie sighed with relief.
As soon as Julie spotted her sister, her sister sighed.
As soon as Julie spotted her sister, she sighed with relief.
60
Which contains a pronoun disagreement?
Harold and Abby explained their travel plans for the year.
Harold and Abby explained her travel plans.
John and Heather explained their plans for the day.
Max and Felicia explained their plans for the trip.
61
What is the primary difference between a subjective pronoun and an objective pronoun?
there is no difference
subj. - completes verb; obj.- acted upon by verb.
subjective completes the verb
objective completes the sentence
