In conclusion is an example of ....

• Cause and effect

• Subjective case

• Time order

• How to write a conclusion

First, then, next are all examples of

• Time order transitions

• Time Order pronouns

• Cause and Effect Transitions

• How to write a paper

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Although, but, on the other hand are all

• Compare and Contrast words

• Compare words

• Pronouns

• Contrast words

Since, Due to, As are all

• Effect transition words

• Cause transition words

• Cause and Effect transition words

• reflexive

Similarly, also, likewise are all

• Compare words

• Compare and contrast words

• Contrast words

• Pronouns

Consequently, as a result of, for this reason, and thus are all

• Effect Transition words

• Cause Transition words

• Cause and Effect Words

• Objective case

Ben walked across the field. He looked up at the stars. It was a clear night, so they twinkled brightly in the dark sky. It was cold out, so Ben put on his gloves.

What does the pronoun “they” refer to in the passage?

• Ben

• he

• stars

• gloves

Answer explanation

The sentence that contains the pronoun asked about says "They twinkled in the sky". Simply replace each answer choice in the sentence and ask what is twinkling?

Which sentence shows the correct use of personal pronouns?

• This is Silvia. She is my best friend. Next week, we will go to school together."

• "This is Silvia. Her is my best friend. Next week, we will go to school together."

• "This is Silvia. She is my best friend. Next week, us will go to school together."

• "This is Silvia. She is my best friend. Next week, they will go to school together."

Rachel had spent the night at Lisa's house. Rachel woke up very thirsty. Lisa and her parents were still asleep. So Rachel helped herself to a glass of water.

Which type of pronoun is the word “herself” as it is used in this passage?

• intensive

• possessive

• reflexive

• subjective

Answer explanation

Be careful not to confuse reflexive and intensive. Remember for intensive there needs to be a Noun next to the pronoun ending in self or pronoun right next to a pronoun ending in self

The marching band loaded the instruments onto the school bus and headed to the state competition.

Which words in this sentence can be replaced with a personal pronoun?

• the marching band

• the instruments

• the school bus

• the state competition