Common Core: 6th Grade English Language Arts : Common Core: 6th Grade English Language Arts
Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Common Core: 6th Grade English Language Arts
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Example Questions
Example Question #7 : Use Intensive Pronouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.1.B
Select the correct intensive pronoun to complete the sentence.
I’m a little nervous about walking home by ______________ at night.
mine own self
meself
mineself
myself
myself
Explanation: Intensive pronouns emphasize, or intensify, the noun or pronoun they refer to. They can refer to any noun or pronoun in the sentence, not just a subject. Intensive pronouns are used for emphasis only — they are not objects of verbs or prepositions.
The intensive pronouns are: myself, yourself, herself, himself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.
Example Question #8 : Use Intensive Pronouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.1.B
Select the correct intensive pronoun to complete the sentence.
Are you going to build that _____________?
you
yourself
yours self
youself
yourself
Explanation: Intensive pronouns emphasize, or intensify, the noun or pronoun they refer to. They can refer to any noun or pronoun in the sentence, not just a subject. Intensive pronouns are used for emphasis only — they are not objects of verbs or prepositions.
The intensive pronouns are: myself, yourself, herself, himself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.
Example Question #9 : Use Intensive Pronouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.1.B
Select the wording that best completes the underlined portion for the following sentence.
My father built the swingset hisself.
themself
NO CHANGE
himself
him
himself
Explanation: Intensive pronouns emphasize, or intensify, the noun or pronoun they refer to. They can refer to any noun or pronoun in the sentence, not just a subject. Intensive pronouns are used for emphasis only — they are not objects of verbs or prepositions.
The intensive pronouns are: myself, yourself, herself, himself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.
Example Question #21 : Common Core: 6th Grade English Language Arts
Select the wording that best completes the underlined portion for the following sentence.
You all must do your homework yourselves.
NO CHANGE
youselfs
your
yourselfs
NO CHANGE
The use of the intensive pronoun “yourselves” makes it clear to the group (presumably students) that they are to do the homework as individuals, and they are not to have someone else do the work for them.
Intensive pronouns emphasize, or intensify, the noun or pronoun they refer to. They can refer to any noun or pronoun in the sentence, not just a subject. Intensive pronouns are used for emphasis only — they are not objects of verbs or prepositions.
The intensive pronouns are: myself, yourself, herself, himself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.
Example Question #11 : Use Intensive Pronouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.1.B
Select the wording that best completes the underlined portion for the following sentence.
The Prime Minister herself attended the ceremony.
NO CHANGE
sheself
herselves
hers
NO CHANGE
Intensive pronouns emphasize, or intensify, the noun or pronoun they refer to. They can refer to any noun or pronoun in the sentence, not just a subject. Intensive pronouns are used for emphasis only — they are not objects of verbs or prepositions.
The intensive pronouns are: myself, yourself, herself, himself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.
Example Question #12 : Use Intensive Pronouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.1.B
Select the wording that best completes the underlined portion for the following sentence.
Babies are able to feed thereselves after about a year.
NO CHANGE
theyselves
themselves
theyself
themselves
Explanation: Intensive pronouns emphasize, or intensify, the noun or pronoun they refer to. They can refer to any noun or pronoun in the sentence, not just a subject. Intensive pronouns are used for emphasis only — they are not objects of verbs or prepositions.
The intensive pronouns are: myself, yourself, herself, himself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.
Example Question #13 : Use Intensive Pronouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.1.B
Select the wording that best completes the underlined portion for the following sentence.
I gave mineself plenty of time to get to school today.
myself
NO CHANGE
I
me
myself
Explanation: Intensive pronouns emphasize, or intensify, the noun or pronoun they refer to. They can refer to any noun or pronoun in the sentence, not just a subject. Intensive pronouns are used for emphasis only — they are not objects of verbs or prepositions.
The intensive pronouns are: myself, yourself, herself, himself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.
Example Question #1 : Recognize And Correct Incorrect Shifts In Pronoun Number And Person: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.1.C
Select the incorrectly used pronoun in the sentence below:
It is excusable for students to leave school early for a doctor's appointment, as long as you return with a doctor's note.
students
doctor's
you
school
you
Pronouns must agree with their antecedents in number and person. Do not use a plural pronoun for a singular antecedent or a singular pronoun for a plural antecedent. Do not shift person within a sentence. In particular, do not use the second-
In this sentence "students" was shifted incorrectly to "you". "you" should be "they" .
Example Question #2 : Recognize And Correct Incorrect Shifts In Pronoun Number And Person: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.1.C
Select the incorrectly used pronoun in the sentence below:
People with a strong work ethic tend to be more successful at work because you are more likely to get complete all tasks in a timely manner.
People
you
work
tasks
you
Pronouns must agree with their antecedents in number and person. Do not use a plural pronoun for a singular antecedent or a singular pronoun for a plural antecedent. Do not shift person within a sentence. In particular, do not use the second-
In this sentence "People" was shifted incorrectly to "you". "you" should be "they" .
Example Question #3 : Recognize And Correct Incorrect Shifts In Pronoun Number And Person: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.1.C
Select the incorrectly used pronoun in the sentence below:
Indoor stadiums have become more popular recently because it protects people from weather conditions.
Indoor
it
stadiums
weather
it
Pronouns must agree with their antecedents in number and person. Do not use a plural pronoun for a singular antecedent or a singular pronoun for a plural antecedent. Do not shift person within a sentence. In particular, do not use the second-
In this sentence "stadiums" was shifted incorrectly to "it". "It" should be "they" .
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