Identifying Vague Words and Phrases

Identifying Vague Words and Phrases

7th Grade

16 Qs

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Identifying Vague Words and Phrases

Identifying Vague Words and Phrases

Assessment

Quiz

English

7th Grade

Hard

CCSS
L.3.1A, L.6.1A, L.6.1C

+2

Standards-aligned

Created by

Margaret Anderson

FREE Resource

16 questions

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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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