A pronoun and its antecedent must agree in
Read the sentences. Jaden was intent on fixing the bicycle ______. He didn’t want any help from Pierre or Borja. Which best fits in the blank?
Read the paragraph.[1] Alejandro’s guidance counselor is helping him plan his schedule for next year. [2] She suggests that he take AP Chemistry and AP French to improve his chances of getting into college. [3] Neither he nor his parents think he’ll have time to do the work for both courses. [4] Each of the teachers teach in a different way.Which sentence has an indefinite-pronoun verb agreement error?
Read the paragraph.[1] This year, the Linden High School debate team is bigger than ever. [2] Neither the students nor the faculty advisors have much experience, but it’s a smart, capable, argumentative group! [3] As a team, we’ve tried to make a schedule that allows her to study, prepare, and scrimmage. [4] Only one of us is able to practice on Thursdays or Fridays, which can be inconvenient. [5] Even so, we feel prepared and excited for this year’s tournaments. [6] Our first debate is on October 10th, and each of us are looking forward to it.Select the combination of sentences which contain grammar errors:
Read the sentence. I was so proud of ______ when I ran a mile in under six minutes. Which best fits in the blank?
Read the sentence. _________ wanted to do my homework alone. Which best fits in the blank?
According to the rules of subject-verb agreement, phrases or clauses between the subject and the verb do not change the
Read the sentences.Horses from the ranches gallops in the nearby fields. The horses often chase rabbits, squirrels, or possum.Which is the best way to fix the subject-verb agreement error in these sentences?
Read the paragraph.[1] Our house was once a stop on the Underground Railroad. [2] The conductor of the Underground Railroad, Harriet Tubman, was known for their bravery. [3] It was common for an enslaved person to stop there while traveling North. [4] The Underground Railroad was a network of hiding places. Which sentence has a pronoun-antecedent agreement error?
Read the paragraph. [1] Ji-yoo is brainstorming topics for a term paper for her history class. [2] Although she wants to get started as soon as possible, she also wants to choose a subject she’s passionate about. [3] She’s strongly considering writing about Sally Ride, because he was the first woman from the United States to go to space. [4] Ji-yoo might also write about Bessie Coleman, the first Black woman to fly a plane, but that would require more background research. [5] If she decides to write about Marie Curie, she could use the research she did for a project about radiation for Chemistry class. [6] Some options is better than others, but by choosing carefully in advance, Ji-yoo thinks she’ll get a better grade in the end. Which sentences have errors?
Read the quote from "My Heart Is Bursting."If I had been fighting I would have done it by day and not in the dark.The tone of this sentence can best be described as conveying
Based on Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph)’s message in "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs," the Nez Percé people most likely value
In "My Heart Is Bursting," which tactic does Set'tainte (Satanta) use to convey the central idea that the Kiowa people intend to remain on their own land?
Which quote from "My Heart Is Bursting" most contributes to the assertive tone of Set'tainte (Satanta)’s speech?
Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph)’s tone in "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs" can best be described as
In "My Heart Is Bursting," which quote most contributes to the central idea that the Kiowa tribe wishes to maintain their lifestyle and traditions?
Read the excerpt from "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs." My father was chief before me. When a young man, he was called Joseph by Mr. Spaulding, a missionary. He died a few years ago. He left a good name on earth. He advised me well for my people.Based on the idea that Hin-mah-too-yah-lat-kekt (Chief Joseph) highly values what his father has taught him, how does he most likely feel about his tribe’s cultural traditions?
Read the excerpt from "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs."My friends, I have been asked to show you my heart. I am glad to have a chance to do so. I want the white people to understand my people. Based on the tone of this excerpt, the author most likely wants the audience to
Read the excerpt from "An Indian's View of Indian Affairs."Some of you think an Indian is like a wild animal. This is a great mistake. I will tell you all about our people, and then you can judge whether an Indian is a man or not.Which central idea of the speech is most supported by this excerpt?
Read the excerpt from "My Heart Is Bursting."You, the commissioners, have come from afar to listen to our grievances. My heart is glad and I shall hide nothing from you. I understood that you were coming down to see us. I moved away from those disposed for war, and I also came along to see you.How does Set'tainte (Satanta)’s humble tone affect the meaning of his speech?
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