Pronoun Shift

We were starving but decided to make the long drive home because the choices at the food court would have poisoned you.

• us

• her

• them

• No change is necessary.

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Today you can buy fried chicken in minutes at a fast food drive-thru. But in the 1800s, you had to slaughter, pluck, and cook the bird herself to serve chicken for dinner.

• she

• a woman

• ourselves

• No change is necessary.

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CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1B

When a student has disappointed a professor, you can always try smiling in class or offering a compliment to get back on the teacher’s good side.

• students have

• I have

• you have

• No change is necessary.

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Athletes need to stay hydrated. They can choose plain water from a fountain, but you might prefer a drink that adds electrolytes so that their performance is optimal.

• You

• they

• our

• No change is necessary.

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Fritz refuses to buy books until after the semester has begun. The texts professors require on the syllabus are often not necessary for your success in class.

• my

• our

• his

• A.No change is necessary.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

I refuse to drive on the interstate at rush hour. Too many drivers are whipping in and out of lanes, careless about how their behavior affects you.

• We should refuse

• my

• me

• No change is necessary.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

If you are daring, try this bacon-maple ice cream sundae that I made. The combination of salty and sweet might appeal to you.

• me

• them

• her

• No change is necessary.

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

You can fix your money problems with a little financial discipline. You must pay yourself first, putting a few dollars into savings before tackling

any of the other bills.

• We

• People

• themselves

• No change is necessary.

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Malcolm and Dwayne are in competition for Yolanda’s love. Buying flowers would win you a woman’s affection.

• them

• him

• us

• No change is necessary

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Professional race car drivers listen closely to their engines. You can anticipate performance variations based on sounds a regular driver would miss.

• your

• They

• we

• No change is necessary.

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A