Introduction to Pronouns Answers

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Read the sentence.No one could believe their luck when the owner of the restaurant offered free dessert to all.

A
The pronoun “their” does not match its antecedent in number.
B
The pronoun “their” does not match its antecedent in person.
C
The pronoun “their” does not match its antecedent in case or number.
D
The pronoun “their” does not match its antecedent in number or person.
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Read the sentence.Many tips are available for people who want to find new jobs for yourselves.

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 himself.
C
Many tips are available for people who want to find new jobs for ourselves.
D
Many tips are available for people who want to find new jobs for themselves.
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Read the sentence."You really should be careful when handling that glass,” instructed the teacher.

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

A
objective
B
intensive
C
subjective
D
possessive
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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.Each of the customers received its own souvenir cup and T-shirt.

A
Each of the customers received our own souvenir cup and T-shirt.
B
Each of the customers received their own souvenir cup and T-shirt.
C
Each of the customers received them own souvenir cup and T-shirt.
D
Each of the customers received his or her own souvenir cup and T-shirt.
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Read the sentence.Albert hopes they decide to reschedule the lecture for a different day.

A
He hopes they decide to reschedule it for a different day.
B
Albert hopes the directors decide to reschedule the lecture for a different day.
C
Albert hopes they decide to reschedule it for a different day.
D
He hopes the directors decide to reschedule the lecture for a different day.
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Read the sentence.When Breanna and her sister began baking the cake, she realized they were out of flour.

A
changing “her sister” to “the girl”
B
changing “she” to “Breanna”
C
changing “Breanna” to “she”
D
changing “flour” to “it”

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