Mastering Pronouns: A Quiz on Vagueness, Shifts, and Number

When someone rings the doorbell, they should always check who it is before opening the door.

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• When someone rings the doorbell, he or she should always check who it is before opening the door.

• When someone rings the doorbell, they should always check who it is before opening the door.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

In the manual, it says that you must turn off your device before boarding an airplane.

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• The manual says that passengers must turn off their devices before boarding an airplane.

• The manual says that he or she must turn off their device before boarding an airplane.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

If a person does not feel well, they should see a doctor.

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• If a person does not feel well, he or she should see a doctor.

• If one does not feel well, they should see a doctor.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

Everyone must bring their own pencils to the exam.

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• Everyone must bring his or her own pencils to the exam.

• All students must bring our own pencils to the exam.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

When a teacher assigns homework, you should do it right away.

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• When a teacher assigns homework, he or she wants it done right away.

• When a teacher assigns homework, us should do it right away.

• When your teacher assigns homework, they should do it right away.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

If someone wants to succeed in life, you have to work hard.

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• If someone wants to succeed in life, they have to work hard.

• If people want to succeed in life, they have to work hard.

• If you want to succeed in life, he or she has to work hard.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

A student must always check their answers before submitting a test.

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• A student must always check his or her answers before submitting a test.

• Students must always check our answers before submitting a test.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

When you go camping, one should always be prepared for bad weather.

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• When going camping, one should always be prepared for bad weather.

• When you go camping, you should always be prepared for bad weather.

• When people go camping, he or she should always be prepared for bad weather.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

Nobody should leave their belongings unattended in public spaces.

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• She should not leave their belongings unattended in public spaces.

• People should not leave their belongings unattended in public spaces.

• He should not leave their belongings unattended in public spaces.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

If a child does not understand the lesson, they should ask the teacher for help.

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• If a child does not understand the lesson, he or she should ask the teacher for help.

• If he does not understand the lesson, they should ask the teacher for help.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D