Introduction to Pronouns Answers

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subjectiveobjectivepossessive

A
subjective
B
objective
C
possessive
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subjectiveobjectivepossessive

A
subjective
B
objective
C
possessive
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subjectiveobjectivepossessive

A
subjective
B
objective
C
possessive
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the rainthe teamsthe game

A
the rain
B
the teams
C
the game
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the directorthe chorusthe class

A
the director
B
the chorus
C
the class
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Lee and Ileaving earlythe movie

A
Lee and I
B
leaving early
C
the movie
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reflexiveintensivereciprocal

A
reflexive
B
intensive
C
reciprocal
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reflexiveintensivereciprocal

A
reflexive
B
intensive
C
reciprocal
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yourselfone anotherourswe

A
yourself
B
one another
C
ours
D
we
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A reciprocal pronoun is used because the two subjects of the sentence are the objects of the verb.A reflexive pronoun is used because the subject and direct object of the sentence are the same.An objective pronoun is used because the pronoun is replacing the noun acting as the object.A subjective pronoun is used because the pronoun is replacing the noun acting as the subject.

A
A reciprocal pronoun is used because the two subjects of the sentence are the objects of the verb.
B
A reflexive pronoun is used because the subject and direct object of the sentence are the same.
C
An objective pronoun is used because the pronoun is replacing the noun acting as the object.
D
A subjective pronoun is used because the pronoun is replacing the noun acting as the subject.
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What is the agreement error in this sentence?A lot of advice is available for people who want to form new habits for yourselves.

A
The pronoun “yourselves” does not agree with the antecedent “people” in number.
B
The pronoun “yourselves” does not agree with the antecedent “people” in case.
C
The pronoun “who” does not agree with the antecedent “yourselves” in number.
D
The pronoun “who” does not agree with the antecedent “yourselves” in case.
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Which sentence would correct the shift in agreement?A lot of advice is available for people who want to form new habits for yourselves.

A
A lot of advice is available for people who want to form new habits for himself.
B
A lot of advice is available for people who want to form new habits for her.
C
A lot of advice is available for people who want to form new habits for themselves.
D
A lot of advice is available for people who want to form new habits for ourselves.
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Which sentences have vague pronouns? Check all that apply.Maria worked with Josie to complete the project until she had to go home.The player is running with the ball and it is exciting.Javier has several board games but no one to play them with.Lydia met up with Olivia at the library after she finished her research.My film project is due tomorrow, and I just started it.

A
Maria worked with Josie to complete the project until she had to go home.
B
The player is running with the ball and it is exciting.
C
Javier has several board games but no one to play them with.
D
Lydia met up with Olivia at the library after she finished her research.
E
My film project is due tomorrow, and I just started it.
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Which sentences correct the vague pronoun problem in the sentence that follows? Check all that apply.Maria worked with Josie to complete the project until she had to go home.Maria worked with Josie to complete the project until you had to go home.Maria worked with Josie to complete the project until Maria had to go home.Maria worked with Josie to complete the project until Josie had to go home.Josie worked with Maria to complete the project until she had to go home.Josie worked with Maria to complete the project until it had to go home.

A
Maria worked with Josie to complete the project until you had to go home.
B
Maria worked with Josie to complete the project until Maria had to go home.
C
Maria worked with Josie to complete the project until Josie had to go home.
D
Josie worked with Maria to complete the project until she had to go home.
E
Josie worked with Maria to complete the project until it had to go home.
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reflexiveintensivereciprocal

A
reflexive
B
intensive
C
reciprocal

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