Using Pronouns Correctly Answers

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7

Whose book is that?

A
It is for him.
B
It is his.
C
It is Khan's book.
9

Which sentence correctly uses a reciprocal pronoun?

A
Alexa asked one another for more information about the class.
B
The four girls bought themselves sandwiches and drinks.
C
Rashid and Derek sent each other many e-mails over the summer.
10

Which sentences contain pronoun shifts? Check all that apply.When the winner arrives, he or she will receive the prize.The teacher was supposed to bring the map, but they forgot.If people want to be healthy, you need to eat right.If we finish sorting the donations, we can pack the boxes ourselves.When I was in high school, you had to study a foreign language.

A
When the winner arrives, he or she will receive the prize.
B
The teacher was supposed to bring the map, but they forgot.
C
If people want to be healthy, you need to eat right.
D
If we finish sorting the donations, we can pack the boxes ourselves.
E
When I was in high school, you had to study a foreign language.
11

Which sentence contains a pronoun without a clear antecedent?

A
After Kara and Maddie run one lap, they will do lunges.
B
Because Troy lost his phone, he could not respond to text messages.
C
Before the lecture, they will hand out packets of information.
D
Diego and Liza prepared themselves for a difficult debate.
14

Whose book is that?

A
It is for him.
B
It is his.
C
It is Khan's book.
16

Which sentence correctly uses a reciprocal pronoun?

A
Alexa asked one another for more information about the class.
B
The four girls bought themselves sandwiches and drinks.
C
Rashid and Derek sent each other many e-mails over the summer.
17

Which revision best corrects the vague pronoun in the sentence below?If Jack doesn’t talk to Christopher, he will not understand the club’s decision.

A
If Jack doesn’t talk to him, he will not understand the club’s decision.
B
Jack will not understand the club’s decision unless he talks to Christopher.
C
Unless Jack and Christopher talk, he will not understand the club’s decision.
19

Can I have the last piece of pizza?

A
You can have it.
B
It is your pizza.
C
It is yours.

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