Understanding Pronouns in English

Identify the correct pronoun to complete the sentence: "Neither of the boys has brought _______ lunch."

• his

• their

• its

• our

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CCSS.L.6.1A

Choose the sentence that uses an intensive pronoun correctly.

• She herself completed the entire project.

• The dog chased itself around the yard.

• They themselves went to the store for groceries.

• I myself will take care of the arrangements.

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CCSS.L.6.1B

Select the sentence with the correct pronoun case: "The teacher gave the books to _______."

• we

• us

• they

• I

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CCSS.L.6.1A

Which sentence contains an inappropriate shift in pronoun number?

• If a student wants to succeed, they must study hard.

• If a student wants to succeed, he or she must study hard.

• If students want to succeed, they must study hard.

• If a student wants to succeed, he must study hard.

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CCSS.L.6.1C

Identify the sentence with a vague pronoun: "When Jim finally found his dog, he was very happy."

• Jim was very happy when he finally found his dog.

• When Jim finally found his dog, he was very happy.

• Jim was happy when he found his dog.

• When Jim found his dog, Jim was very happy.

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CCSS.L.6.1D

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a reflexive pronoun.

• She gave the gift to myself.

• They prepared the meal themselves.

• He himself went to the store.

• We ourselves will handle the situation.

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CCSS.L.6.1B

Which sentence demonstrates a correct use of subjective pronouns?

• Her and I went to the park.

• She and I went to the park.

• Me and her went to the park.

• I and her went to the park.

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CCSS.L.6.1A

Identify the sentence with a pronoun-antecedent agreement error.

• Each of the players has their own locker.

• Each of the players has his or her own locker.

• All of the players have their own lockers.

• Every player has his or her own locker.

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CCSS.L.6.1C

Select the sentence that uses an indefinite pronoun correctly.

• Everyone should bring their own lunch.

• Everyone should bring his or her own lunch.

• Everyone should bring its own lunch.

• Everyone should bring our own lunch.

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CCSS.L.6.1A

Which sentence contains a vague pronoun reference?

• The teacher gave the student his book.

• The teacher gave his book to the student.

• The teacher gave the student a book, and he was happy.

• The teacher gave the student a book, and the student was happy.

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CCSS.L.6.1D