Understanding Singular 'They' in Literature

Understanding Singular 'They' in Literature

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video tutorial explains the use of singular 'they' in English, highlighting its importance for gender neutrality and inclusivity. It provides examples of common mistakes when assuming gender with pronouns like 'she' and 'his', and corrects them using 'they' and 'their'. The tutorial also delves into the historical usage of singular 'they', citing examples from literature, including works by Shakespeare and Austen. The lesson concludes by encouraging viewers to adopt singular 'they' for more accurate and inclusive communication.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of today's mini English lesson?

The use of past tense verbs

The concept of singular 'they'

The rules of subject-verb agreement

The importance of punctuation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the first example, what was the mistake in the sentence?

Assuming the friend is non-binary

Using 'they' instead of 'she'

Assuming the friend is male

Using 'she' instead of 'they'

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the correct pronoun to use when the gender of the umbrella owner is unknown?

Its

Their

His

Her

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the third example, which pronouns were incorrectly used?

He, his, him

She, her, hers

It, its, itself

They, them, their

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common mistake when using pronouns with indefinite pronouns like 'somebody'?

Using 'you' instead of 'they'

Using 'we' instead of 'they'

Using 'he' or 'she' instead of 'they'

Using 'it' instead of 'they'

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might non-binary individuals prefer using singular 'they'?

It is more formal

It is a new trend

They are not comfortable with 'he' or 'she'

It is grammatically incorrect

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which famous author used singular 'they' in their work?

Charles Dickens

Mark Twain

George Orwell

William Shakespeare

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