Vague Pronoun Agreement

Select the sentence that is unclear.

• The boat bumped into the dock, but the dock didn't need any repairs.

• The boat bumped into the dock, but it didn't needy any repairs.

What are antecedents?

• descriptive words

• words that are replaced by pronouns

• words that show emotion

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which sentence does not have a vague pronoun?

• Mario and Marco went home, but he had to do homework, instead of playing.

• Sabrina and Thiago went to school, but she forgot her homework and mask.

• Marco and Enzo got food, but he got rotten food.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

The swimmers stopped to look at the shark with Mike. THEY took amazing pictures.

• The swimmers

• shark

• Mike

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

What is the antecedent to "he's"?

• Kyle

• Kylie

• The place

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which sentence DOES NOT have a vague pronoun?

• Lily and I love to have lunch together! She always orders juice.

• I am very sad that the supermarket is out of carrots and ice cream. It's my favorite food.

• Lucas and Luis are playing soccer. However, he is very tired.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

What does "them" refer to?

• Nike Shoes

• Gucci Suits and Nike Shoes

• Unclear

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Who does the pronoun "they" refer to?

• Pablo and Sheila

• Mr. Shermann and Mrs. Reigns

• Unclear

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which is correct?

• The snake and the goldfish have destroyed its owner’s sofa.

• The snake and the goldfish have destroyed their owner’s sofa.

• The snake and the goldfish have destroyed his owner’s sofa.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Select the sentence that has a vague pronoun.

• A) The teacher gave the students their assignments.

• B) The teacher gave the students his assignments.

• C) The teacher gave the students her assignments.

• D) The teacher gave the students the assignments.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D