TutorTed Pronouns on ACT

Pronouns are

• words used to connect clauses

• stand-ins for nouns

• articles

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which of the following is NOT a pronoun?

• I

• you

• she

• the

• we

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which of the following is a subject pronoun  (it DOES something)?

• him

• me

• I

• her

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Which of the following is an object pronoun  (it has something DONE TO IT)?

• we

• them

• he

• they

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Select ALL that apply to using pronouns:

• It has to be clear to what the pronoun is referring.

• A pronoun can only be used in an independent clause.

• A pronoun has to match in number to the noun it represents.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which of the following pronouns is NOT strictly a plural pronoun?

• they

• them

• you

• their

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Which is the correct pronoun for collective nouns like “family” and “company”?

• it

• they

• their

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

What’s the best technique for deciding whether to use “I” or “me” after another person (“Brian and I/me”) in a sentence?

• Always use "I".

• Always use "me".

• Don't ever use "I" or "me".

• Remove the other person from the sentence and see which pronoun makes sense.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Should the underlined part be changed?

There is a new, divisive opinion among some modern art critics that they can better understand pieces by looking to  their one side rather than directly at them.

• NO CHANGE

• one side of them

• they're side

• one's side

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Should the underlined part be revised?

The raging wildfire that tore through the preserve for most of July scorched all trees, grasses, and topsoil in its path.

• NO CHANGE

• on their

• in their

• on its

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D