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Introduction to Pronouns — Quiz Answers

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Read the sentence. Many tips are available for people who want to find new jobs for yourselves. Which sentence corrects the shift in agreement?

A
Many tips are available for people who want to find new jobs for her.
B
Many tips are available for people who want to find new jobs for ourselves.
C
Many tips are available for people who want to find new jobs for themselves.
D
Many tips are available for people who want to find new jobs for himself.
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Read the sentence. No one could believe their luck when the owner of the restaurant offered free dessert to all. What is the agreement error in this sentence?

A
The pronoun “their” does not match its antecedent in person.
B
The pronoun “their” does not match its antecedent in number or person.
C
The pronoun “their” does not match its antecedent in number.
D
The pronoun “their” does not match its antecedent in case or number.
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Read the sentence. Mariko decided to bake the cake herself. In this sentence, the word "herself” is acting as a(n)

A
objective pronoun.
B
intensive pronoun.
C
reflexive pronoun.
D
reciprocal pronoun.
4

Which sentences contain a pronoun shift? Choose two correct answers.

A
The rules are posted, so you should know them well.
B
The team members will claim its trophy at the luncheon today.
C
The more you study, the more likely a person is to do well in school.
D
The doctor was going to be late, so he called his office.
E
The club decided to schedule its first outing for August.
5

Which sentence contains an underlined possessive pronoun?

A
The black car in the driveway is his .
B
My mom made a picnic lunch for us .
C
Dave patiently sat down next to her .
D
Jessica went to get the mail herself .
6

Read the sentence. Each of the customers received its own souvenir cup and T-shirt. Choose the sentence that corrects the pronoun shift in this sentence.

A
Each of the customers received them own souvenir cup and T-shirt.
B
Each of the customers received his or her own souvenir cup and T-shirt.
C
Each of the customers received our own souvenir cup and T-shirt.
D
Each of the customers received their own souvenir cup and T-shirt.
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Read the sentence. Terrence and Micah thought it might rain, but ________ are not worried. Which pronoun correctly completes the blank?

A
him
B
them
C
he
D
they
8

Read the sentences. Sabrina and I were excited for the opening of the new bakery. The doughnuts we bought were the best us had ever tasted!

Answer:

case

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Which sentence contains a pronoun shift?

A
Morgan gave his new business card to Antonio and me.
B
If one eats sensibly, he or she can expect to feel better.
C
If runners want to win, she should practice frequently.
D
When employees park in the garage, they must pay, too.
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Read the sentence. "You really should be careful when handling that glass,” instructed the teacher. In this sentence, the word "you” is a(n)

A
intensive pronoun.
B
objective pronoun.
C
subjective pronoun.
D
reciprocal pronoun.

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