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Using Pronouns Correctly Answers

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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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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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The reciprocal pronouns each other and one another are used when two or more subjects in a sentence are also

A
verbs.
B
objects.
C
antecedents.
D
adjectives.
5

Read the sentences.Rahul and Ori sorted through all the video games that were theirs. After counting it, Ori realized that between them, they had all the games in the series.

A
Rahul and Ori sorted through all the video games that were their. After counting it, Ori realized that between them, they had all the games in the series.
B
Rahul and Ori sorted through all the video games that were theirs. After counting them, Ori realized that between them, they had all the games in the series.
C
Rahul and Ori sorted through all the video games that were theirs. After counting it, Ori realized that between they, they had all the games in the series.
D
Rahul and Ori sorted through all the video games that were theirs. After counting it, Ori realized that between them, them had all the games in the series.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Which pronouns act as the object in a sentence? Check all that apply.

A
her
B
me
C
he
D
they
E
us

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