Pronoun Reference
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English
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10th Grade
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Hard
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which contains a vague pronoun reference?
As Joe was talking to Sam, Sam started to cry.
As Joe was talking to Sam, he started to cry.
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CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.1C
CCSS.L.6.1D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence has a vague pronoun error?
Armand visited George after his graduation ceremony had ended.
The puppet show performed by Henry was undoubtedly his best creation yet.
The dog ate all the food in its bowl and all the food in the kitty's bowl too.
My dad spent the entire afternoon raking up all the leaves in our front and backyard.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1D
CCSS.L.3.1A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Choose the correct sentence:
The economist predicts a rise in production; this is certainly encouraging to all of us looking for jobs.
The economist predicts a rise in production, which is certainly encouraging to all of us looking for jobs.
The economist predicts a rise in production; this prediction is certainly encouraging to all of us looking for jobs.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
They explained to the audience that a muskrat looks like a small beaver with a rat-like tail.
This sentence is OK
This sentence has a vague pronoun reference
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.1C
CCSS.L.6.1D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Ron and I ate lunch at that restaurant his dad owns.
This sentence is OK
This sentence has an unclear pronoun reference
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.1C
CCSS.L.6.1D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Mr. Castro is here with his father. Would you like me to introduce you to HIM? (This is vague. Who could him refer to in this sentence?)
Mr. Castro
father
me
Mr. Castro and father
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.1C
CCSS.L.6.1D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The Mosleys were in charge, but the Smiths brought food too. I thought THEIR food was delicious.(This is vague. Who could their refer to in this sentence?)
Mosleys and Smiths
Mosleys and food
Smiths and picnic
delicious and food
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.1C
CCSS.L.6.1D
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