CLU Pronoun Shifts & Vague Pronouns

Question 1

Which sentence has a pronoun shift in it?

Accepted Answer

If you do your homework, most people can pass their class.

Question 2

What case is the pronoun? Ella liked the art fair, but she could not stay long.

Accepted Answer

Subjective

Question 3

Which case is the pronoun? We visit Colorado often, where we go skiing in the beautiful mountains.

Accepted Answer

Subjective

Question 4

Which of these sentences contains an INCORRECT pronoun shift:

Accepted Answer

The professor told us you can work together on the project.

Question 5

Which sentence DOES NOT contain a vague pronoun?

Accepted Answer

The doctor explained the nutrition plan to his patient.

Question 6

Which sentence contains a pronoun shift?

Accepted Answer

The employee did not attend the meeting, so they did not know what to do.

Question 7

What case is the pronoun? My parents bought me a new cell phone of my own.

Accepted Answer

Objective

Question 8

Identify the antecedent. Joey went to the beach on vacation. He loves to surf.

Accepted Answer

Joey

Question 9

Which sentence contains a vague pronoun?

Accepted Answer

Those children own the cats and they are a lot of trouble.

Question 10

Identify the antecedent. Abigail enjoys painting and making crafts with her friends.

Accepted Answer

Abigail

Question 11

Bill and Jim went home to get ____ bikes.

Accepted Answer

their

Question 12

Find the pronoun that shifted. "I used to think school wasn't important, but as you get older, you get wiser."

Accepted Answer

you

Question 13

Which sentence contains a pronoun shift?

Accepted Answer

When my grandfather was in school, you had to use a typewriter.

Question 14

Which sentence contains a vague pronoun?

Accepted Answer

The shirt looked good with those pants, but it cost too much money.

Question 15

I talked to the guidance counselor, and ______ gave me good advice.

Accepted Answer

she

Question 16

What case is the pronoun? I bought the video game for them.

Accepted Answer

Objective

Question 17

What case is the pronoun? My parents bought me a new cell phone of my own.

Accepted Answer

Possessive

Question 18

Which sentence contains a vague pronoun?

Accepted Answer

Robert tackled Eric during the football game, and he broke his arm.

Question 19

A teacher should care about ____ students.

Accepted Answer

his or her

Question 20

Which sentence contains a vague pronoun?

Accepted Answer

They want everyone to practice two hours every night.

Question 21

Which sentence contains a vague pronoun?

Accepted Answer

When Sarah and her mother flew to France, the airline lost her luggage.

Question 22

Which sentence contains a vague pronoun?

Accepted Answer

They say practice makes perfect.

Question 23

Identify the antecedent. Charlie and Linus are friends. They hope to go to the same college together.

Accepted Answer

Charlie, Linus

Question 24

Which sentence contains a pronoun shift?

Accepted Answer

It is fine sick students to miss class as long as you make up missed work.

Question 25

Which sentence contains a vague pronoun?

Accepted Answer

Both Linda and Winona were there and I sat next to her.

Question 26

A politician should work hard to represent ____ district.

Accepted Answer

his or her

Question 27

Which sentence contains a pronoun shift?

Accepted Answer

A chemist will often design their own experiments.

Question 28

What case is the pronoun? When my name was called for the prize, I was very excited.

Accepted Answer

Subjective

Question 29

If a passenger is running late, ______ must wait until the next flight is available.

Accepted Answer

he or she

Question 30

Which sentences contains a pronoun shift?

Accepted Answer

I volunteer to tutor students when you have extra time.

CLU Pronoun Shifts & Vague Pronouns

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CLU Pronoun Shifts & Vague Pronouns

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