A word that takes the place of a noun.

A word that takes the place of verbs.

A word that takes the place of adjectives.

A word that takes the place of adverbs.

Which sentence has clear pronoun reference?

When Joe Fraser finished his expeditions, his specimens were taken back to England to be cultivated.

When Joe Fraser finished his expeditions, they took his specimens back to England to be cultivated.

Pronoun Reference Review

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which contains a vague pronoun reference?

In California, you can go surfing.

In California, people can go surfing

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which contains a vague pronoun reference?

Dad yelled at Rick, but he was just being silly.

Dad was just being silly when he yelled at Rick.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The fans booed and jeered at the referee because he had called it unfairly.

This sentence is OK.

This sentence has a vague pronoun reference.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

They explained to the audience that a muskrat looks like a small beaver with a rat-like tail.

This sentence is OK

This sentence has a vague pronoun reference

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Ron and I ate lunch at that restaurant his dad owns.

This sentence is OK

This sentence has an unclear pronoun reference

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which contains a vague pronoun reference?

As Joe was talking to Sam, Sam started to cry.

As Joe was talking to Sam, he started to cry.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Mr. Castro is here with his father. Would you like me to introduce you to HIM? (This is vague. Who could him refer to in this sentence?)

Mr. Castro

father

Mr. Castro and father

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

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Pronoun Reference Review

Which contains a vague pronoun reference?

Which contains a vague pronoun reference?

The fans booed and jeered at the referee because he had called it unfairly.

They explained to the audience that a muskrat looks like a small beaver with a rat-like tail.

Ron and I ate lunch at that restaurant his dad owns.

Which contains a vague pronoun reference?

Mr. Castro is here with his father. Would you like me to introduce you to HIM? (This is vague. Who could him refer to in this sentence?)

What is a pronoun?

What is the name given to the word or group of words that a pronoun replaces?

Which word is a pronoun in the following sentence?
I play the trumpet in the band.

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Pronoun Reference Review

Which contains a vague pronoun reference?

Which contains a vague pronoun reference?

The fans booed and jeered at the referee because he had called it unfairly.

They explained to the audience that a muskrat looks like a small beaver with a rat-like tail.

Ron and I ate lunch at that restaurant his dad owns.

Which contains a vague pronoun reference?

Mr. Castro is here with his father. Would you like me to introduce you to HIM? (This is vague. Who could him refer to in this sentence?)

What is a pronoun?

What is the name given to the word or group of words that a pronoun replaces?

Which word is a pronoun in the following sentence?I play the trumpet in the band.

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Which word is a pronoun in the following sentence?
I play the trumpet in the band.