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Жұмыс парақтарыVague Pronouns
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1.
Which sentence has a vague pronoun error?
a)
Everyone knows the way to get to Kansas City.
b)
Eric was always late for class, and it drove his teacher crazy.
c)
This massive amount of homework is too much for a sixth-grader.
d)
All of the tables in the cafeteria had been turned over.
2.
which answer choice contains a set of pronouns that do not need to have antecedents in a sentence?
a)
I, me, you, yours
b)
they, her, she, it
c)
it, he, him
d)
at, from, around
3.
Which sentence has a vague pronoun error?
a)
Every Sunday, my mother spends her entire afternoon ironing clothes.
b)
All of the clowns in the circus are asking for a raise next season.
c)
Eli is always thinking about computers; it seems to be his only interest.
d)
The loggers chopped down every tree with their machines--except for one ash.
4.
Which sentence has a vague pronoun error?
a)
Armand visited George after his graduation ceremony had ended.
b)
The puppet show performed by Henry was undoubtedly his best creation yet.
c)
The dog ate all the food in its bowl and all the food in the kitty's bowl too.
d)
My dad spent the entire afternoon raking up all the leaves in our front and backyard.
5.
all pronouns need to have clear antecedents except for:
a)
2nd and 3rd person pronouns
b)
1st and 2nd person pronouns
c)
subject pronouns
d)
object pronouns
6.
all pronouns need to have clear antecedents except for:
a)
2nd and 3rd person pronouns
b)
1st and 2nd person pronouns
c)
subject pronouns
d)
object pronouns
7.
Which sentence does NOT have an error in it?
a)
Margaret bought himself a new phone for his birthday.
b)
The chef accidentally knocked down the shelf of spices, ruining his soup.
c)
When the King put her own horse in the front of the parade, the peasants protested.
d)
The students didn't know what to do with himselves when the teacher left the room.
8.
Which has a vague pronoun.
a)
Amanda took her mother and three couisins to a second hand store to nuy gifts.
b)
If you look carefully you can see when the magician puts the card up his sleeve.
c)
Will you take me to your leader?
d)
As Joe was talking to Sam, he started to cry.
9.
Which one does NOT a vague pronoun?
a)
Although the bike hit the tree, it was not damaged.
b)
The pirates left their gold in a hidden cave.
c)
Even though Jane invited Sue to the party, she was still upset.
d)
My aunt visited Paula; it was the first time she had ever left the state.
10.
Which has a vague pronoun?
a)
Despite the heat wave, they say Seattle is a cool city.
b)
Don't forget to say your prayers.
c)
The survivors were all lucky to be alive.
d)
His mother told him another story.
11.
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?)
a)
Mr. Castro
b)
father
c)
me
d)
Mr. Castro and father
12.
Miss Havisham lives with Estella in HER mansion. (This is vague. Who could her refer to in this sentence?)
a)
Miss Havisham
b)
Estella
c)
Miss Havisham and Estella
d)
mansion
13.
The musicians asked me to help put instruments back on the buses, but I can't find THEM. (This is vague. Who could them refer to in this sentence?)
a)
musicians, instruments, and buses
b)
musicians
c)
musicians and instruments
d)
instruments and buses
14.
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?)
a)
Mosleys and Smiths
b)
Mosleys and food
c)
Smiths and picnic
d)
delicious and food
15.
Before Sally puts fondant flowers on wedding cakes, she sprinkles THEM with sugar. (This is vague. Who could them refer to in this sentence?)
a)
Sally and flowers
b)
Sally and flowers and cakes
c)
flowers and cakes
16.
They explained to the audience that a muskrat looks like a small beaver with a rat-like tail. (Is this OK, or does it have a vague pronoun reference?)
a)
OK
b)
vague pronoun reference
17.
The fans booed and jeered at the referee because he had called it unfairly. (Is this OK, or does it have a vague pronoun reference?)
a)
OK
b)
vague pronoun reference
18.
Which contains a vague pronoun reference?
a)
As Joe was talking to Sam, Sam started to cry.
b)
As Joe was talking to Sam, he started to cry.
19.
Which contains a vague pronoun reference?
a)
Dad yelled at Rick, but he was just being silly.
b)
Dad was just being silly when he yelled at Rick.
20.
Which contains a vague pronoun reference?
a)
In California, you can go surfing.
b)
In California, people can go surfing
21.
What is a pronoun?
a)
word that takes the place of a noun
b)
a long word for something
c)
a word that describes a noun
d)
another word to describe a name
22.
Identify the pronoun:
A man had to use all his skills just to survive.
A man had to use all his skills just to survive.
a)
survive
b)
all
c)
had
d)
his
23.
Pick the correct pronoun that goes in the blank:
Whenever students are under a great deal of stress, _____ often stop studying.
Whenever students are under a great deal of stress, _____ often stop studying.
a)
he or she
b)
they
c)
them
d)
we
24.
Pick the correct pronoun that goes in the blank:
When I took a summer job as a waitress, I was surprised at how rude some customers were to ____.
When I took a summer job as a waitress, I was surprised at how rude some customers were to ____.
a)
you
b)
her
c)
me
d)
us
25.
What is a antecedent?
a)
the noun that the pronoun replaces
b)
a long word for something
c)
a word that describes a noun
d)
another word to describe a name
26.
Identify the antecedent of the pronoun:
The first colonists thought they would find gold.
The first colonists thought they would find gold.
a)
first
b)
colonists
c)
find
d)
gold
27.
Before food can be turned into fuel, it must pass through the digestive system and be broken down.
Is it the correct pronoun for the antecedent?
Is it the correct pronoun for the antecedent?
a)
correct
b)
incorrect
28.
Each of my sisters has ____ own room.
a)
their
b)
him
c)
them
d)
her
29.
Omar told his teammates he runs faster than ___.
a)
them
b)
they
30.
My dog and (I, me) took a walk around the neighborhood today.
a)
I
b)
me
31.
My grandparents gave my sister and (I, me) money for graduation.
a)
I
b)
me
32.
While they were there, the teens spent part of ____ days working on building, painting, and repairing projects.
a)
his or her
b)
they're
c)
their
d)
there
33.
Each group member worked with _____ leader on a special project from morning until night.
a)
his or her
b)
their
c)
them
34.
Which of the following contains a vague pronoun?
a)
Mrs. Powell's cell phone rang just as she finished brewing Leah a cup of tea.
b)
Just as Mrs. Powell finished brewing Leah a cup of tea, her cell phone rang.
35.
Which of the following contains vague pronouns?
a)
Hares are often mistaken for bigger rabbits, even though their feet and ears are bigger.
b)
Hares are often mistaken for bigger rabbits, even though hares' feet and ears are bigger.
36.
Identify the pronoun and its antecedent: Amanda woke up late, and she missed her first class.
a)
Pronoun: she
Antecedent: Amanda
Antecedent: Amanda
b)
Pronoun: woke
Antecedent: Amanda
Antecedent: Amanda
c)
Pronoun: her
Antecedent: late
Antecedent: late
d)
Pronoun: class
Antecedent: first
Antecedent: first
37.
The jurors could not agree among themselves.
a)
reflexive
b)
intensive
38.
The students made the scenery themselves.
a)
reflexive
b)
intensive
39.
Ethel promised herself a reward for her hard work.
a)
reflexive
b)
intensive
40.
The mayor presented the new program herself.
a)
reflexive
b)
intensive
41.
We cooked the whole meal ourselves.
a)
reflexive
b)
intensive
42.
Some animals protect themselves through camouflage.
a)
reflexive
b)
intensive
43.
The pitcher scored the winning run himself.
a)
reflexive
b)
intensive
44.
The pitcher scored the winning run himself.
a)
reflexive
b)
intensive
45.
The players prepared themselves by staying in shape.
a)
reflexive
b)
intensive
46.
Have you asked yourselves why you are here?
a)
reflexive
b)
intensive
47.
Ted promised himself to work harder next semester.
a)
reflexive
b)
intensive
48.
A pronoun ________ a noun.
a)
replaces
b)
interrupts
c)
modifies
d)
devours
49.
We use pronouns to avoid _______.
a)
nouns
b)
other pronouns
c)
Hmm... what's for lunch?
d)
repeating ourselves
50.
When it's unclear which noun the pronoun is replacing, that's called a _______ pronoun.
a)
confused
b)
vague
c)
incomplete sentence
d)
dependent clau
51.
Which of the following contains vague pronouns?
a)
The new documentary, they claim, is one of the best ever made.
b)
The new documentary, critics claim, is one of the best ever made.
52.
Which of the following contains a vague pronoun?
a)
School officials rejected the students' petition to start classes later.
b)
They rejected the students' petition to start classes later.
53.
Which of the following contains vague pronouns?
a)
Hares are often mistaken for bigger rabbits, even though their feet and ears are bigger.
b)
Hares are often mistaken for bigger rabbits, even though hares' feet and ears are bigger.
54.
Which of the following contains a vague pronoun?
a)
Mrs. Powell's cell phone rang just as she finished brewing Leah a cup of tea.
b)
Just as Mrs. Powell finished brewing Leah a cup of tea, her cell phone rang.
55.
Identify the possessive pronoun in the following sentence:
Mrs. Dixon returned our homework.
Mrs. Dixon returned our homework.
a)
Mrs. Dixon
b)
returned
c)
our
d)
homework
56.
Identify the possessive pronoun in the following sentence:
The boys ride their bikes.
The boys ride their bikes.
a)
Boys
b)
bike
c)
their
d)
rides
57.
Identify the possessive pronoun:
Mrs. Jefferson works in her garden.
Mrs. Jefferson works in her garden.
a)
Mrs. Jefferson
b)
works
c)
her
d)
garden
58.
Identify the possessive pronoun:
Your painting is so beautiful!
Your painting is so beautiful!
a)
Your
b)
painting
c)
beautiful
d)
is
59.
A _____ pronoun takes the place of a noun and shows ownership.
a)
vague
b)
mood
c)
reflexive
d)
possessive
60.
what is a demonstrative pronoun?
a)
A word that replaces a noun
b)
A word that describes an object
c)
A diffrent name for a animal, or store
d)
A name of a book
61.
What 4 words are demonstrative pronouns?
a)
This, That, You.
b)
This, That, These, Those.
c)
She, He, Her, Him
d)
It, Was, Is, Wasn't
62.
How do demonstrative pronouns work in a sentance?
a)
– this, that, these, those. This and that refer to singular nouns and these and those identify plural nouns.
b)
- He, She, He, They. He and she describe the gender of a person or animal. And
63.
A demonstrative pronoun ...............
a)
Point out location of nouns
b)
Connect words
c)
directs action
d)
used to begin a question
64.
where do you find a Interrogative pronoun
a)
the end of a sentence
b)
the begin a question sentence
c)
the middle
d)
the end of an exclamatory
65.
reflexive nouns......
a)
add emphasis
b)
direct action
66.
intensive pronouns......................
a)
add emphasis
b)
direct action
67.
Relative pronouns
a)
connect words
b)
point out word
c)
direct action
d)
add emphasis
68.
indefinite pronouns
a)
point out word
b)
direct action
c)
refer to a vauge noun
d)
add emphasis
69.
personal pronouns
a)
are the most common pronoun
b)
can be singular or plural
c)
can be subject or object in sentences
d)
all of the above
70.
find the pronoun type
he, she, they
he, she, they
a)
personal
b)
indefinite
c)
reflexive/intensive
d)
relative
71.
find the pronoun type
everybody, everyone,
everybody, everyone,
a)
personal
b)
reflexive/intensive
c)
relative
d)
indefinite
72.
find the pronoun type
that, which, who, whom, whose
that, which, who, whom, whose
a)
indefinite
b)
relative
c)
interogative
d)
demonstrative
73.
find the pronoun type this, that, these, those
a)
personal
b)
interogative
c)
demonstrative
d)
reflexive/intensive
74.
find the pronoun type, who, which, what, whom, whose
a)
relative
b)
personal
c)
interrogative
d)
reflexive/intensive
75.
find the pronoun type yourself, himself, themselves
a)
indefinite
b)
personal
c)
relative
d)
reflexive/intensive
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