Unclear or Vague Pronouns

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English
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7th Grade
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Margaret Anderson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is a vague pronoun?
a word that takes the place of a noun
a pronoun that is confusing because it could refer to more than one person or thing
a pronoun that does not exist
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.1C
CCSS.L.6.1D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Does this sentence have a vague or unclear pronoun?
Both Isabel and Barbara loved her children.
Yes
No
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.1C
CCSS.L.6.1D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which option BEST fixes the vague or unclear pronoun in the sentence below?
Both Isabel and Barbara loved her children.
Both Barbara and Isabel loved her children.
Her children were loved by Isabel and Barbara.
Isabel's children were loved by her and Barbara.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.1C
CCSS.L.6.1D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Does this sentence have a vague or unclear pronoun?
Billy told Jake that no one would know he committed a crime.
Yes
No
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.1C
CCSS.L.6.1D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which option BEST fixes the vague or unclear pronoun in the sentence below?
Billy told Jake that no one would know he committed a crime.
Jake told Billy that no one would know he committed a crime.
Billy told Jake, "No one will know you committed a crime."
No one would know he committed a crime.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.1C
CCSS.L.6.1D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Does this sentence have a vague or unclear pronoun?
Anyone who wants to be an astronaut must be in his or her best shape.
Yes
No
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.1C
CCSS.L.6.1D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Does this sentence have a vague or unclear pronoun?
If the kids do not enjoy the toys, take them back to the store.
Yes
No
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.1C
CCSS.L.6.1D
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