Pronoun Shifts

"The boy slept through the pronoun lesson."

Which of the following sentences has an incorrect shift that does NOT match the antecedent?

• He drooled on their desk.

• He was so embarrassed when he awoke.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

"My sister and I watched Tik Tok videos instead of cleaning."

Which of the following sentences has an incorrect shift that does NOT match the antecedent?

• We thought they were hilarious.

• We hoped we could just avoid their task.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

"The cat crouched down, intently watching the bird."

Which of the following sentences has an incorrect shift that does NOT match the antecedent?

• You could tell they were just hoping it would come closer.

• It mewed softly and crept closer.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Choose the two sentences with the correct pronoun usage.

• The slobbery, excited dog bounded down the hall, and they jumped right on me!

• The slobbery, excited dog bounded down the hall, and it jumped right on me!

• The slobbery, excited dog bounded down the hall and, he jumped right on me!

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

A chef should always sharpen ___________ knife before storing it away.

• their

• his

• hers

• his or her

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

A farmer is always busy! ___________ can spend most of the daylight hours caring for animals.

• They

• She or he

• Him or her

• He

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

We walked down the dark path. It was so quiet, _______ could hear the crunch of every leaf.

• we

• you

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Which pronoun could be used to fill in both blanks:

Many people love a day at the movies, but _______ should bring over $20 if ________ want any food from the concession stands!

• you

• they

• them

• we

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Shaggy jumped in the van. He drove it until ________ tire popped.

• his

• their

• its

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

When Nicole was eight years old, she and _______ family moved to California.

• a

• her

• their

• hers

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D