Study Island, Pronouns Grade 9

Everybody needs to write a 5-page research paper and turn the 5-page research paper into everybody's teacher no later than May 5. What is the best way to rewrite this sentence? A. Everybody needs to write a 5-page research paper and turn him in to his or her teacher no later than May 5. B. Everybody needs to write a 5-page research paper and turn it in to his or her teacher no later than May 5. C. Everybody needs to write a 5-page research paper and turn it in to themselves' teacher no later than May 5. D. Everybody needs to write a 5-page research paper and turn it in to their teacher no later than May 5.

B. Everybody needs to write a 5-page research paper and turn it in to his or her teacher no later than May 5.

After spending three hours mowing yards with Jack to earn some extra money, him and me went to my house for some ice cream. What is the best way to write the underlined part of the sentence? A. him and I B. he and I C. he and me D. Leave as is

B. he and I

Which sentence demonstrates CORRECT pronoun use? A. I expect they to complain about the long lines at the bank today. B. You definitely want to encourage her to give more money to you and he. C. I will invite them to come with us to the amusement park. D. The guard will allow the prisoners to perform for you and I.

C. I will invite them to come with us to the amusement park.

Which sentence demonstrates CORRECT pronoun use? A. Everybody who rides the rollercoaster needs to wear their seatbelt. B. Each student must fill out their applications for grants and scholarships. C. All parents need to discipline their children for breaking the rules. D. No one can find their purse, so someone must have stolen them.

C. All parents need to discipline their children for breaking the rules.

(1) In 1845, the potato crop in Ireland failed. (2) Potatoes were such an important crop that the blight led to a significant population decline over the next several years. (3) With no potato crops, everyone lost their main source of nourishment. (4) The death toll from 1845 to 1848 was at least 700,000. (5) From 1846 to 1854, almost 2 million people willingly left Ireland to get away from the suffering. (6) They packed their belongings and set out in search of a better life. (7) Many of them, almost three-quarters, headed to the United States.(8) Today, they think the famine was actually caused by a fungus that traveled to Ireland from North America on the hulls of ships. (9) The U.S. had similar crop failures in the early 1840s. 8 What change, if any, should be made in the passage? A. Change "them" to "theirs" in sentence 7. B. Change "They" to "He or she" in sentence 6. C. Change "their" to "his or her" in sentence 3. D. Make no change.

C. Change "their" to "his or her" in sentence 3.

Arnold told Chad that he needed to get a haircut. What is the best way to rewrite this sentence to avoid ambiguity? A. Arnold thought Chad needed to get a haircut and told him so. B. Chad needed to get a haircut, and Arnold told Chad that he needed one. C. Arnold told Chad that Chad's needed a haircut. D. Arnold told Chad that him needed to get a haircut.

A. Arnold thought Chad needed to get a haircut and told him so.

Which sentence demonstrates CORRECT pronoun use? A. Janice bought a birthday present for herself just to be sure that she got what she wanted. B. Howard, Irene, and myself were the only people standing at the bus stop on Monday morning. C. Please don't take that camera with you because it belongs to myself; I must have left it here by mistake. D. The tour guide was very friendly, and he even offered to take Ron and myself on another tour for free.

A. Janice bought a birthday present for herself just to be sure that she got what she wanted.

I was upset when the flight attendant forgot to bring drinks for my sister and me. When she passed out the other passengers' drinks, she promised to be back soon with ours, but she never returned.Which underlined word, if any, demonstrates an error? A. No error B. she C. ours D. me

A. No error

Which sentence demonstrates CORRECT pronoun use? A. The school will be changing its mascot from a tiger to a bat. B. The Girl Scout troop will begin her camping trip on Thursday. C. I feel like I've waited patiently for the waiter to bring mine food. D. Since he looks just like you, people should know that baby is your.

A. The school will be changing its mascot from a tiger to a bat.

(1) "Everyone needs to do their part to make the evening a success," Jasmine said. (2) She stood before a group of white-clad chefs in the cozy kitchen of Barter and Sons Restaurant. (3) She had given cooking assignments to everyone in an effort to organize the food preparation for the impending wedding reception.(4) The group scattered as the chefs began their tasks. (5) Suddenly Jasmine noticed that two people were standing still and looking confused. (6) She groaned mentally as she realized it was the two worst chefs—Marissa and Hani.(7) Marissa raised her hand.(8) "What do you want Hani and I to cook?" she asked. 10 What change, if any, should be made in the passage? A. Make no change. B. Change "their" to "his or her" in sentence 1. C. Change "her" to "hers" in sentence 7. D. Change "she" to "her" in sentence 6.

B. Change "their" to "his or her" in sentence 1.

Which sentence demonstrates an AMBIGUOUS pronoun? A. The principal tried to finish her work before noon, but she was interrupted. B. Jack told Roberto that he needs to call Angela as soon as possible. C. Hannah bought Rick a new video game for his birthday. D. The girls usually fight, but they played together happily at the park today.

B. Jack told Roberto that he needs to call Angela as soon as possible.

Parker and Trevor can leave class 15 minutes early because Parker and Trevor finished the final exam early. What is the best way to rewrite this sentence? A. Parker and Trevor can leave class 15 minutes early because he and him finished the final exam early. B. Parker and Trevor can leave class 15 minutes early because he and he finished the final exam early. C. Parker and Trevor can leave class 15 minutes early because they finished the final exam early. D. Parker and Trevor can leave class 15 minutes early because he finished the final exam early.

C. Parker and Trevor can leave class 15 minutes early because they finished the final exam early.

Which sentence demonstrates CORRECT pronoun use? A. For who did you buy those beautiful diamond earrings? B. The emergency room doctor, whom also happens to be my neighbor, treated my injuries. C. The boss will give an award to whoever shows the most initiative on the current project. D. Whom is responsible for the errors and typos in the magazine article?

C. The boss will give an award to whoever shows the most initiative on the current project.

The business will need to leave the business' office building and move to another location. What is the best way to rewrite this sentence? A. The business will need to leave his or her office building and move to another location. B. The business will need to leave their office building and move to another location. C. The business will need to leave its office building and move to another location. D. The business will need to leave thems office building and move to another location.

C. The business will need to leave its office building and move to another location.

I told Mrs. Vanders that my computer was booting up slowly, so she showed my classmates and _______ how to upgrade the RAM. Which word belongs in the blank? A. my B. myself C. I D. me

D me

Which sentence demonstrates CORRECT pronoun use? A. Now the team captain has to choose between you and I. B. After a long walk, my dog and me are tired and thirsty. C. Them and I will work together to get our project finished. D. She and I will see the ballet Swan Lake on Friday night.

D. She and I will see the ballet Swan Lake on Friday night.

Because I have worked as a registered nurse for ten years, my neighbor asked _______ to care for her sick father while she went out of town overnight. Which word belongs in the blank? A. myself B. my C. I D. me

D. Me

Sir Alexander Fleming, Dr. Howard Florey, and Dr. Ernest Chain received the Nobel Prize in 1945 for _______ work on discovering, testing, and producing penicillin as an antibiotic. Which word belongs in the blank? A. his B. her C. our D. their

D. their

Carl Sagan, a professor at Cornell University, became a popular scientific figure after his 13-part television program, Cosmos, became a hit on public television in the 1980s. The show introduced topics such as evolution, black holes, time travel, and space exploration to a general audience. It also inspired the spin-off book by the same name, which is still in print. Sagan received numerous awards for his life's work, but he died in 1996 from pneumonia. Which underlined word, if any, demonstrates an error? A. it B. he C. No error D. his

No error