Parts of Speech 6

Which word in this sentence is a possessive pronoun? I laughed so hard that I fell off the chair when the puppy started running in circles, chasing its tail. chair its I circles

its

Which intensive pronoun belongs in the blank? The raccoon _________ figured out how to get the door open to the shed in the backyard. herself ourselves themselves itself

itself

What is the error in this sentence? Despite these cold temperatures, they say global warming is getting worse. "These" and "they" are not in agreement. "These" is a vague pronoun. The sentence needs another pronoun. "They" is a vague pronoun.

"They" is a vague pronoun.

Which of the following pronouns is subjective? His Us It Them

It

Which pronoun is a possessive They're They Their Them

Their

What is the error in this sentence? I herself believed that our school was going to win this competition and I was right! "this" should be followed by "itself" "herself" should be replaced with "myself" "I" should be replaced with "they" "our" should be replaced with "their"

"herself" should be replaced with "myself"

What is a vague pronoun? A pronoun without a clear antecedent. A pronoun that emphasizes its antecedent. When a pronoun does not match the number or person of its antecedent. A pronoun that is not in the correct case.

A pronoun without a clear antecedent.

Which of the following words is an intensive pronoun? Himself Mine Them We

Himself

Read the following sentence: I always wanted to meet her. Which word is used as a subjective pronoun? wanted meet I her

I

How can you know if a sentence has a vague pronoun? If there are multiple antecedents that match in number and person. If it is unclear which antecedent is replaced by the pronoun. All of these. If there is no antecedent

All of these.

Which pronoun could replace a third person singular antecedent? It or They You I We

It or They

Which word in this sentence is an example of a subjective pronoun? Who should be invited to our special end of the year school party? our be year Who

Who

What does it mean when there is an inappropriate shift in a pronoun number? A pronoun and its antecedent are not referring to the same thing. A pronoun and its antecedent are inconsistent with the noun. A pronoun and its antecedent are not both singular or plural. A pronoun and its antecedent are joined by the word "and."

A pronoun and its antecedent are not both singular or plural.

What is the best definition of a vague pronoun? A pronoun that confuses the reader as to what it refers A pronoun that shifts in number A pronoun that replaces a noun to avoid repetition A pronoun that shifts in person

A pronoun that confuses the reader as to what it refers

What is an antecedent? A word or phrase in a sentence that is replaced by a pronoun. A word that replaces an earlier noun in a sentence. The person or object that is acted up on by a verb. The word that completes the verb.

A word or phrase in a sentence that is replaced by a pronoun.

How can an objective pronoun be used? To express ownership As an object of verbs or prepositions To replace the primary noun in the sentence As a subject

As an object of verbs or prepositions

What is the case of the underlined pronoun in the following sentence? My sister took my cell phone so I took hers. Both subjective and objective The word underlined is not a pronoun. Both possessive and objective Both possessive and subjective

Both possessive and objective

Which sentence contains a vague pronoun? Do they indicate what the television announcement was explaining? Sue took the peels off the bananas and then set the bananas aside. The directions said to turn left at the corner and keep going for three miles. Lee and his brother go to the same school, but Lee is graduating this summer.

Do they indicate what the television announcement was explaining?

Which of the following sentences contains a pronoun disagreement? A boss should help her employees stay safe in the workplace. If a student does not finish his homework, he should explain why to the teacher. Children should know they can depend on their parents always. Harold and Abby explained her travel plans for the next year.

Harold and Abby explained her travel plans for the next year.

Read the following sentence: I didn't go to his birthday, but he came to mine. Which pronoun is in the subjective case? He his mine go

He

What is the best way to correct the vague pronoun in this sentence? In my neighborhood, they check the water meters every week. In their neighborhood, they check the water meters every week. In my neighborhood, we check the water meters every week. In the neighborhood, they check the water meters every week. In my neighborhood, the water company checks the meters every week.

In my neighborhood, the water company checks the meters every week.

Which sentence contains a pronoun disagreement? We are happy with our school's soccer players because they have won every game but one so far. Students should listen carefully to the lecture because they will likely be tested on it in the coming weeks. It is essential for a person to learn to drive carefully because, otherwise, you might get into an accident. Moths are often mistaken for butterflies, even though their wings are far more colorful.

It is essential for a person to learn to drive carefully because, otherwise, you might get into an accident.

In the following sentence, which type of pronoun is underlined? She picked it up Objective Subjective Possessive The underlined word is not a pronoun.

Objective

Which of the following are the three cases of a pronoun? Reflexive, intensive, and possessive Subjective, objective, and preposition Subjective, objective, and possessive Objective, possessive, and compound

Subjective, objective, and possessive

Which of these sentences contain a possessive pronoun? You could sign him up for a library card. I told you that I would finish the chores. That oak tree is already shedding its leaves. Please share that happy news with us.

That oak tree is already shedding its leaves.

Which sentence does not have an intensive pronoun? The Browns themselves helped the volunteers decorate the auditorium. Did you yourself hear what the television announcement was explaining? The Coopers bought themselves gym memberships for the holiday. The teacher himself handed out the graded test papers.

The Coopers bought themselves gym memberships for the holiday.

Which sentence contains an intensive pronoun? The author herself wrote the material to be used for promoting her tour. She gave herself plenty of time to get there since she knew the traffic would be terrible. Joshua read to himself for an hour before he decided to go to bed. After we won the championship game, we all treated ourselves to pizza.

The author herself wrote the material to be used for promoting her tour.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses an intensive pronoun? Themselves went to the restaurant. They keep trying to steal ourselves computer! Herself, my sister, borrows my clothes. The cat itself climbed on the cupboard.

The cat itself climbed on the cupboard.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses an intensive pronoun? The girls themselves made the cake! I made a cake myself. Ourselves went outside because it was hot. Himself bought popcorn at the movies.

The girls themselves made the cake!

Which pronoun could replace the antecedent "my parents and grandparents"? I He We They

They

What is the purpose of an intensive pronoun? To clarify who the subject of the sentence is To ensure agreement between the pronoun and its antecedent To replace nouns in order to avoid repetition To add emphasis to the sentence's subject or antecedent

To add emphasis to the sentence's subject or antecedent

What pronoun could replace "my friends and I"? Me Him They We

We

An intensive pronoun... can be identified because it has "self" or "selves in the word. can be removed from a sentence and it will still make sense. all of these emphasizes another noun or pronoun in a sentence.

all of these

Which word in the sentence below is the antecedent to the pronoun "she"? My friend came over to my house so she could see my new kitten. kitten friend house came

friend

Which of the following is an objective pronoun? He they I him

him

Which pronoun in this sentence is subjective? Despite missing their bus, the twins said they would get the tickets to us before the concert started. before they us their

they

Which of the following pronouns is an example of the possessive case? whose him they whom

whose

Which of the following choices best corrects the pronoun shift? I am enjoying living out in the country. You have lots of room to explore and observe nature. I am enjoying living out in the country. There is lots of room to explore and observe nature. I am enjoying living out in the country. It has lots of room to explore and observe nature. I am enjoying living out in the country. I have lots of room to explore and observe nature. I am enjoying living out in the country. We have lots of room to explore and observe nature.

I am enjoying living out in the country. I have lots of room to explore and observe nature.

What is incorrect about the following sentence? Sarah gave her niece a bike and after that she rode it all the time! It is unclear if the pronoun "she" refers to Sarah or her niece. The pronoun "it" does not match the antecedent "bike" in number and person. The noun "Sarah" should be replaced with the pronoun "she" to avoid a vague pronoun. There is no error.

It is unclear if the pronoun "she" refers to Sarah or her niece.

Which sentence does not contain a vague pronoun? Brittany and her best friend posed for a photograph, but her face was blurred. The casserole requires two types of cheeses and egg noodles, but Henry was out of them. Mr. Hopkins asked his assistant to hand him the tests, but the assistant couldn't find them. Moths are often mistaken for butterflies, even though their wings are far more colorful.

Mr. Hopkins asked his assistant to hand him the tests, but the assistant couldn't find them.

Which of the words in the following sentence is used as an intensive pronoun? My mom and I went to the library to get ourselves some books! Books I My Ourselves

Ourselves

What is the best way to correct this sentence? When Sheila and Laura got home, her dog was waiting by their front door, its tail wagging as hard as it could. Replace "it" with "he" Replace "her" with "their" Replace "Sheila and Laura" with "they" Replace "its" with "it's"

Replace "her" with "their"

Why is the following sentence incorrect? A student must read carefully, otherwise we will miss the meaning of a text. The pronoun "we" does not have an antecedent. The pronoun "we" does not match the antecedent in number. The pronoun "we" should be "I" to match the person of the antecedent. The pronoun "we" should be replaced by the objective pronoun "them."

The pronoun "we" does not match the antecedent in number.

Which word in this sentence is a vague pronoun? The ground froze last night, so when Latoya slipped on the ice and ran into her friend Melissa, she dropped their books. she her It their

she

Which pronoun belongs in the blank? Teachers often take the time to meet with _________ students one on one. its his hers their

their

What is the primary difference between a subjective pronoun and an objective pronoun? An objective pronoun completes the verb while a subjective pronoun is acted upon by the verb. A subjective pronoun completes the verb while an objective pronoun is acted upon by the verb. An objective pronoun shows possession while a subjective pronoun completes the verb. A subjective pronoun shows possession while an objective pronoun completes the verb.

A subjective pronoun completes the verb while an objective pronoun is acted upon by the verb.

Where does an intensive pronoun typically appear in a sentence? Following the verb Before a noun After the subject At the end

After the subject

Which of the following sentences contains a vague pronoun? Arthur laughed when he saw the circus clown. When Lisa saw her missing homework, she smiled. Every week, the street sweeper came through and it was noisy. As soon as Julie spotted her sister, she sighed with relief.

As soon as Julie spotted her sister, she sighed with relief.

Which sentence contains an inappropriate shift in pronoun number? Do we have to share the snacks that I brought with us? The police officer told me to turn left at the corner, so I could avoid construction. She took the peels off the bananas and then gave the bananas to Hayes and me. Lee and his brother go to the same school, but they are not graduating this year.

Do we have to share the snacks that I brought with us?

Which of the following sentences includes a vague pronoun? Jason and David are best friends because they have known each other since second grade. My best friend showed me how to dance - she is an amazing dancer herself. On my birthday, my mom made me a cake and my sister got me a present - it made me so happy! I told my dad I wanted a new bike and he got it for me.

On my birthday, my mom made me a cake and my sister got me a present - it made me so happy!

Select the antecedent/pronoun combination that DOES NOT match in person or number. Julio/he Flowers/they Truck/it Pilot/we

Pilot/we

What is the best way to correct the vague pronoun in this sentence? Portland and Seattle have beautiful waterways and amazing bridges; while crossing them, Peter took countless pictures. Portland and Seattle have beautiful waterways and amazing bridges; while crossing those bridges, Peter took countless pictures. Portland and Seattle have beautiful waterways and amazing bridges; while crossing their bridges, Peter took countless pictures. Portland and Seattle have beautiful waterways and amazing bridges; while crossing it, Peter took countless pictures. Portland and Seattle have beautiful waterways and amazing bridges; while crossing them, he took countless pictures.

Portland and Seattle have beautiful waterways and amazing bridges; while crossing those bridges, Peter took countless pictures.

What is the best way to correct the pronoun disagreement in this sentence? Thomas and Jonathan ran home to grab his bicycle and their helmets. Replace the "their helmets" with "his helmet". Replace "Thomas and Jonathan" with "they". Replace "Thomas and Jonathan" with "them". Replace the "his bicycle" with "their bicycles".

Replace the "his bicycle" with "their bicycles".

Which sentence includes an intensive pronoun? Please come in and make yourselves at home. The governor herself appeared at the ceremony. With his first paycheck, Joey bought himself a bicycle. Use your key to let yourself in through the front door.

The governor herself appeared at the ceremony.

When is the subjective case used with pronouns? When the pronoun is being used as an object of a verb or preposition When the pronoun is being used as the subject of the sentence When the pronoun is being used to express some type of ownership When the pronoun is being used to replace a proper noun

When the pronoun is being used as the subject of the sentence

Which of the following is written correctly? The cat themselves are keeping the number of mice under control in the house. We themselves knew that we were going to win the chess championship. You yourselves are responsible for cleaning up this huge mess you have made. The singers ourselves knew the words to every single song without practicing.

You yourselves are responsible for cleaning up this huge mess you have made.

Which pronoun in this sentence is incorrect? When Sheila and Laura got home, her dog was waiting by their front door, its tail wagging as hard as it could. it her its their

her

Which word in this sentence is an intensive pronoun? The parents were tasked with making their food, but it was I myself that made the tasty dessert. I their myself it

myself

Pronouns that express ownership are called adjective objective possessive subjective

possessive

An objective pronoun is used as an object of verbs and prepositions nouns possessives adjectives

prepositions

Which word in this sentence is confusing to the reader? Sue took the peels off the bananas and then set them aside. them peels then bananas

them