Using Pronouns Correctly Answers

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A writer should use a reciprocal pronoun when

A
the antecedent of the pronoun needs added emphasis.
B
two or more subjects of the sentence are also objects.
C
the pronoun functions as the main subject of the sentence.
D
the objects in the sentence are not related to the subject.
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Which sentence uses a reflexive pronoun correctly?

T
They bought concert tickets for me and themselves.
T
The band signed autographs for my friends and myself.
M
My friend got the band to take a photo with herself.
T
They seemed to feel genuinely appreciated by ourselves.
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definiteobjectivepossessivevague

A
definite
B
objective
C
possessive
D
vague
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possessivereciprocalreflexivesubjective

A
possessive
B
reciprocal
C
reflexive
D
subjective
7

When a pronoun does not agree in number or person with an antecedent that appears earlier in the sentence, what kind of error occurs?

A
a pronoun case error
B
a pronoun shift error
C
a reciprocal pronoun error
D
a vague pronoun error
8

To avoid vague pronouns and pronoun shifts, the writer should make sure that all pronouns

A
are subjective.
B
show ownership.
C
are first-person singular.
D
match their antecedents.
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Read the sentence.We decided to audition for the television show.

A
We decided to audition for the television show itself.
B
We ourself decided to audition for the television show.
C
We decided to audition for the television show ourselves.
D
We ourselves decided to audition for the television show.

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