Using Pronouns Correctly

Question 1

Use the drop-down menus to identify the underlined pronoun in each sentence as reflexive, intensive, or reciprocal. Riley and Victor asked each other about their summer plans. The squirrels amused themselves by running up and down the trees. You yourself are responsible for managing your own time. The four runners cheered for one another during the relay race.

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reciprocal; Selection 1: reciprocal; Selection 2: reflexive; Selection 3: intensive; Selection 4: reciprocal

Question 2

Which sentences contain pronoun shifts? Check all that apply.

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Teenagers often want more freedom, but you need to show that you are responsible.; If a student wishes to go on the field trip, they must bring in a permission slip.

Question 3

Which revision eliminates the pronoun shift in the sentence below?If a student wishes to go on the field trip, we must bring in a permission slip.

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If a student wishes to go on the field trip, he or she must bring in a permission slip.

Question 4

Which revisions eliminate the vague pronoun in the sentence below? Check all that apply.Marissa dropped the vase on the glass table and broke it.

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Marissa broke the vase when she dropped it on the glass table.; When Marissa dropped the vase on the glass table, she broke the vase.; The vase broke when Marissa dropped it on the glass table.

Question 5

Question 113826

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theirs

Question 6

Question 113827

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We

Question 7

Question 113828

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reflexive

Question 8

Question 113829

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him

Question 9

Question 113830

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I

Question 10

Question 113831

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intensive

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