Using Pronouns Correctly

Question 1

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 2

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.Marissa broke the vase when she dropped it on the glass table.Marissa, when she dropped the vase on the glass table, broke it.When Marissa dropped the vase on the glass table, she broke the vase.The vase broke when Marissa dropped it on the glass table.Marissa dropped the vase on the glass table, and she 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 3

✔ reflexiveintensive reciprocal

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✔ reflexive

Question 4

reflexive ✔ intensivereciprocal

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✔ intensive

Question 5

Use the drop-down menus to choose the pronouns that correctly complete the sentences.

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✔ me; Ms. Walker gave the art supplies to Javier and .: me; chess players expect to win the tournament.: We; Mom and will meet you at the restaurant.: I; Please talk to or Lucy about the project.: him

Question 6

Them✔ WeUs

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✔ We

Question 7

✔ Ihimme

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✔ I

Question 8

sheI✔ him

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✔ him

Question 9

reflexive intensive reciprocal

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reciprocal; Riley and Victor asked each other about their summer plans.: reciprocal; The squirrels amused themselves by running up and down the trees.: reflexive; You yourself are responsible for managing your own time.: intensive; The four runners cheered for one another during the relay race.: reciprocal

Question 10

Use the drop-down menus to identify the underlined pronoun in each sentence as reflexive, intensive, or reciprocal.

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✔ reciprocal; Riley and Victor asked each other about their summer plans.: reciprocal; The squirrels amused themselves by running up and down the trees.: reflexive; You yourself are responsible for managing your own time.: intensive; The four runners cheered for one another during the relay race.: reciprocal

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