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.
3

Read the sentence.Leonie jogged through the cool morning mist.

A
objective
B
reciprocal
C
reflexive
D
subjective
4

In which sentence does the writer use the pronoun correctly?

A
Them kids play soccer together almost every weekend.
B
The lawyer said that the documents must stay with I.
C
Videos are a good way for us musicians to be noticed.
D
Sora and him painted a giant mural in the school library.
6

Read the sentence.After Hannah talked to Emma, she decided to run for student council.

A
After she talked to her, she decided to run for student council.
B
After Hannah talked to her, she decided to run for student council.
C
After she talked to Emma, Hannah decided to run for student council.
D
After Hannah and Emma talked, she decided to run for student council.
7

Which sentence contains a pronoun shift error?

A
When we play football, our whole neighborhood joins in.
B
If you want to join the chorus, they have to audition.
C
When writing of mine is read aloud, I get nervous.
D
If his grades are high enough, he will get a scholarship.
8

Read the sentence.Nikita would like to know which car belongs to Yosef and Taiga.

A
Nikita would like to know which car is theirs.
B
Nikita would like to know which is him or her car.
C
Nikita would like to know which car belongs to them.
D
Nikita would like to know which car belongs to he or she.
9

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

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