Homework for Grammar Refresher
she
A local music critic claimed ________ will never forget the first time hearing this band's music.
her
After games, each of the players tosses ________ wristband into the stands for lucky fans to catch.
Direct objects: Sweater, hat
Allison knit a sweater and a hat.
Pronoun: They Antecedent: Soldiers
As a WWI doctor stated, the soldiers didn't understand modern warfare, but thought "they could pop their heads up over a trench and move quickly enough to dodge the hail of bullets."
he
At the time, she told reporters that she felt bad for Halil because no one is more misunderstood than ________.
Correct
Athletes from more than 205 countries compete, and the games include more than 300 events.
✱ they ✱ her
Coach Sheehan and Assistant Coach Choe were so impressed with Marsha that ________ offered ________ the starting center position.
she
Coach Sheehan and ________ are distantly related.
them
Coach Sheehan had a long talk with their parents and ________.
Pronoun: Their Antecedent: Doctors
Doctors had to develop new treatments for the facial wounds of their patients.
Pronoun: He Antecedent: Dr. Harold Gillies
Dr. Harold Gillies became a pioneer of plastic surgery after he witnessed the horrific scenes as a WWI field surgeon.
Incorrect
During each closing ceremony, Olympic athletes enter together, and they brought no flags or objects of national distinction.
her
During the winter of 2013 concert tour, drummer Maya Creedy temporarily quit the band when Halil yelled at ________ for improvising too much.
Correct
Each Olympic Game has an opening ceremony that begins with athletes carrying their national flag.
its
Each of the popular theories has ________ merits, but the general public may never know the truth.
her
Each of the winning designers received free concert tickets and had ________ picture taken with the band.
Adjective: Silver
Each spy was presented with a silver pin.
her
Everybody on the team has had problems with ________ knee at one time or another.
Direct object: Arm
Flavia broke her arm.
Pronoun: her Antecedent: Kathleen Scott
Gillies worked closely with artist Kathleen Scott, known for her lifelike sculptures.
she
Halil later apologized to Maya and ________ rejoined the band.
Pronoun: It Antecedent: Plastic surgery
However, the first patients to receive plastic surgery did not get it for cosmetic reasons.
Adjective: Many
I have many groceries in my cart.
them
In 2008, vandals broke into The Hive and tried to steal the mascot costume, but a security guard caught ________.
them
In the end, the vandals apologized and the coach didn't press charges against a single one of ________.
Direct object: None
Lorena is tall.
Indirect object: None
Maninder is talented.
Pronoun: Their Antecedent: Veterans
Many veterans of World War I came home with their faces mangled from machine guns and bombs.
Direct object: Cat
Mark fed his cat.
themselves
Mimi Boyd, the on-call physical therapist, says it's because the women on the team push ________ too hard.
Indirect objects: Bradley, Zoe
Mr. DiPilato taught Bradley and Zoe a new game.
she
Oprah Winfrey is Coach Sheehan's role model, and because the coach is just as compassionate as ________, the talk went well.
Direct object: None
Raquel and Paulo dance beautifully.
Direct objects: Hands, feet
Richard clapped his hands and stomped his feet.
Pronoun: She Antecedent: Kathleen Scott
She created molds of the men's faces prior to the war.
Adjective: Treasured
That scrapbook contains some of Anne's treasured memories.
Incorrect
The Olympic symbol consists of five rings that represented five continents.
Indirect object: Lisa
The artist showed Lisa her painting.
its
The band members refuse to reveal how the band got ________ name.
✱ Twist is a common noun. ✱ Jeffrey Eugenides is an individual noun. ✱ Narrative is a common noun.
The bestselling novel Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides tells a coming-of-age narrative with a twist: the lead character is an intersex person. Which of the following statements about the italicized words in the preceding sentence are true? Check all that apply.
Adjective: Glass
The bottles in the box are glass.
Adjective: Mysterious
The detective thought the letter was mysterious.
Incorrect
The five continents are Australia, Africa, America, Asia, and Europe, and the white background behind the rings symbolized peace during the games.
Incorrect
The modern Olympics is a major sporting event, and it had unique characteristics.
✱ Identity is a common noun. ✱ Daughter is a common noun. ✱ Identity is an abstract noun. ✱ Clan is a collective noun.
The novel Middlesex follows Calliope, the youngest daughter in the Stephanides clan, as she comes to realize her own identity through understanding her family's past. Which of the following statements about the italicized words in the preceding sentence are true? Check all that apply.
Indirect objects: Son, me
The teacher gave my son a report card and sent me a copy.
its
The team loves ________ fans.
Pronoun: Their Antecedent: Scott and Gillies
Together, Scott and Gillies restored not only the faces but also the dignity of their patients.
Indirect object: Me
Victor threw me a surprise party.
✱ he ✱ them
When asked if he would ever break up the band and go solo, Halil said the other members of the band were like family, so ________ could never do that to ________.
itself
When asked why there are no vocals, lead guitarist Halil Shafak says the message is in the music _______.
He
________ and bass guitarist Seth Spence then rework the songs together.
