English Grammar and Usage in Writing and Speaking: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.1
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Select the vague pronoun:
A virus is an infective agent that typically consists of a nucleic acid molecule in a protein coat. They can proscribe antibiotics to help fight the virus.
They
virus
agent
a
Explanation
A vague pronoun reference occurs when a pronoun could refer to more than one possible antecedent, thus making it unclear who is being referred to. In this example, it's unclear who "They" are. We can assume based on the context that "They" might be a doctor, but we can't be sure.
Select the vague pronoun:
A virus is an infective agent that typically consists of a nucleic acid molecule in a protein coat. They can proscribe antibiotics to help fight the virus.
They
virus
agent
a
Explanation
A vague pronoun reference occurs when a pronoun could refer to more than one possible antecedent, thus making it unclear who is being referred to. In this example, it's unclear who "They" are. We can assume based on the context that "They" might be a doctor, but we can't be sure.
Select the vague pronoun:
When Melissa and Ali finally graduated, she celebrated with a big party!
Melissa
Ali
she
party
Explanation
A vague pronoun reference occurs when a pronoun could refer to more than one possible antecedent, thus making it unclear who is being referred to. In this example, it's unclear who "she" is. Is "she" Ali or Melissa? "She" needs to be replaced with one of the names.
Select the vague pronoun:
When Melissa and Ali finally graduated, she celebrated with a big party!
Melissa
Ali
she
party
Explanation
A vague pronoun reference occurs when a pronoun could refer to more than one possible antecedent, thus making it unclear who is being referred to. In this example, it's unclear who "she" is. Is "she" Ali or Melissa? "She" needs to be replaced with one of the names.
Select the incorrectly used pronoun in the sentence below:
Indoor stadiums have become more popular recently because it protects people from weather conditions.
it
stadiums
Indoor
weather
Explanation
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-person pronouns you or your to refer to a first-person or third-person antecedent.
In this sentence "stadiums" was shifted incorrectly to "it". "It" should be "they" .
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
Explanation
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-person pronouns you or your to refer to a first-person or third-person antecedent.
In this sentence "People" was shifted incorrectly to "you". "you" should be "they" .
Select the correct subject pronoun to complete the sentence.
Yes, it was ______ who won first place
she
her
him
me
Explanation
You can use a subject pronoun as the subject of a sentence or clause. It tells who is doing something, and it is usually at the beginning of the sentence. You can also use a subject pronoun after a linking verb (like am, is, are, was, were, or be). The subject pronouns are I, you, he, she, it, we, and they.
You can use an object pronoun after an action verb. You can also use an object pronoun after a preposition (like at, for, of, on, to, or with). The object pronouns are me, you, him, her, it, us, and them.
The subject pronoun she is used after a linking verb, was.
Select the incorrectly used pronoun in the sentence below:
Indoor stadiums have become more popular recently because it protects people from weather conditions.
it
stadiums
Indoor
weather
Explanation
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-person pronouns you or your to refer to a first-person or third-person antecedent.
In this sentence "stadiums" was shifted incorrectly to "it". "It" should be "they" .
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
Explanation
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-person pronouns you or your to refer to a first-person or third-person antecedent.
In this sentence "People" was shifted incorrectly to "you". "you" should be "they" .
Select the correct subject pronoun to complete the sentence.
Yes, it was ______ who won first place
she
her
him
me
Explanation
You can use a subject pronoun as the subject of a sentence or clause. It tells who is doing something, and it is usually at the beginning of the sentence. You can also use a subject pronoun after a linking verb (like am, is, are, was, were, or be). The subject pronouns are I, you, he, she, it, we, and they.
You can use an object pronoun after an action verb. You can also use an object pronoun after a preposition (like at, for, of, on, to, or with). The object pronouns are me, you, him, her, it, us, and them.
The subject pronoun she is used after a linking verb, was.