Badge Test - Vague Pronouns

Front

Vague pronoun:

Back

A pronoun that is confusing because it could refer to more than one person or thing.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

Vague pronoun example:

Back

Kelly dropped the glass goblet onto the glass table and it shattered.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

Vague pronoun example:

Back

Mom gave Lauren her dinner.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

Correct the vague pronoun: Julie told Emily to make the call on her cell phone.

Back

Julie handed her cell phone to Emily so that Emily could make the call.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

Fix the vague pronoun: The supervisors told the workers that they would get a bonus.

Back

The supervisors told the workers that the workers would get a bonus.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

Pronoun definition:

Back

A word that takes the place of a noun.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

The musicians asked for help with instruments, but I can't find THEM. Who could 'them' refer to?

Back

musicians, instruments, or the buses

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

Find the vague pronoun: Sally realized she forgot her wallet and ID. She will have to drive back to get it.

Back

it

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

Find the vague pronoun: I watched a spooky show with Sid and Travis. He was so scared!

Back

He

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

Miss Havisham lives with Estella in HER mansion. Who does "her" refer to?

Back

Miss Havisham or Estella

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D