CLU3 Grammar and Usage Lesson

CLU3 GRAMMAR AND USAGE ACTIVITIES

DIRECTIONS: In each of the examples below, one of the sentences is clearer than the other. Read each example and pay attention to the bolded words. Then, answer the questions that follow.

Part 1
PRONOUN AGREEMENT: Looking for Agreement

Multiple Choice

Which example sentence is clearer: A or B?

• A. The students threw water balloons, but he had bad aim. 

• B. The students threw water balloons, but they had bad aim.

Open Ended

What makes the sentence clearer? Type your response below.

Multiple Choice

Which example sentence is clearer: C or D?

• C. As Ms. Marks yelled at Madison, she began to cry.

• D. As Ms. Marks yelled at Madison, Madison began to cry.

Open Ended

What makes the sentence clearer? Type your response below.

PART 2: Notes on Pronoun Number Agreement
Singular or Plural

DIRECTIONS: Read each sentence. Fill in the blank with the pronoun that correctly matches the number of the noun.

PART 3: Pronoun Number Agreement Practice

Drag and Drop

Maren and Daniel went to the park for a picnic, but ​

Placeholder

did not bring enough food.

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

they

he

Drag and Drop

Coach wanted the runners to pick up ​

Placeholder

pace.

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

their

his

Drag and Drop

Justina was upset that ​

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forgot her lunch at home.

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

she

their

Drag and Drop

The trolley was broken so we couldn’t ride ​

Placeholder

to the bakery.

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

it

them

Drag and Drop

Elaina and Daniel started dancing lessons so ​

Placeholder

could win the talent competition.

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

they

he

​PART 4: Notes on Pronoun Person Agreement
first person (I, we), second person (you), third person (he, she, it, they)

​PART 4: Notes on Pronoun Person Agreement
first person (I, we), second person (you), third person (he, she, it, they)

DIRECTIONS: Read each sentence below and fill in the blank with the pronoun that correctly matches the person of the noun.

PART 5: Pronoun Person Agreement Practice

Drag and Drop

We went for a walk with ​​

Placeholder

friends.

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our

them

Drag and Drop

I never read in the car because it makes​

Placeholder

sick.

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

me

us

Drag and Drop

Many people want to do well in school, but​

Placeholder

don’t put in the effort.

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

they

you

Drag and Drop

The fire engine blasted ​

Placeholder

sirens on the way to the fire.

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

its

his

Drag and Drop

The cheerleaders yelled so loudly that ​

Placeholder

distracted the field goal kicker.

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

she

they

​PART 6: Notes on Confusing Pronoun Use

DIRECTIONS: Read each sentence. Notice the pronoun that is underlined. If the sentence is clear, select “No change.” If the pronoun needs to be changed, choose the correct replacement.

PART 7: Fixing Confusing Pronouns

Multiple Choice

When Hillary dropped the vase on the glass table, it broke into many pieces. ​

• No change

• the vase

• she

Multiple Choice

Charlotte went to the beach, but she forgot her swimsuit.

• No change

• Charlotte

• they

Multiple Choice

Harvey and Murphy both had solos, but Harvey was hard to hear.

• No change

• Harvey

• they

Multiple Choice

Mark and Lamar both played football until he broke his foot.

• No change

• Mark

• they

Multiple Choice

Eleanor took a drive to see her friend Rochelle.

• No change

• Eleanor

• they

DIRECTIONS: Read each sentence. The problem pronoun has been underlined for you. Describe the problem with the pronoun (number, person, or confusing) and write the noun or pronoun that would make the sentence correct.

PART 8: Fixing Problems of Agreement

Multiple Choice

Let's Practice this one together!

What is the problem with the pronoun in this sentence?

Sea lions are often confused with seals even though they have larger flippers and visible ear flaps.

• person

• number

• confusing

Multiple Choice

Let's Practice this one together!

What is the correction for this sentence?

Sea lions are often confused with seals even though they have larger flippers and visible ear flaps.

• sea lions

• they

• seals

Multiple Choice

What is the problem with the pronoun in this sentence?

When I was in high school, you was required to take a typing course

• person

• number

• confusing

Multiple Choice

What is the correction for this sentence?

When I was in high school, you was required to take a typing course

• me

• I

• we

Multiple Choice

What is the problem with the pronoun in this sentence?

When people get special rewards, she should share with their co-workers.

• person

• number

• confusing

Multiple Choice

What is the correction for this sentence?

When people get special rewards, she should share with their co-workers.

• me

• we

• they

Multiple Choice

What is the problem with the pronoun in this sentence?

My mother didn’t think my grandmother believed that I would have a good time at the dance, and she was right.

• person

• number

• confusing

Multiple Choice

What is the correction for this sentence? Pick all that could be correct.

My mother didn’t think my grandmother believed that I would have a good time at the dance, and she was right.

• mother

• grandmother

• either mother or grandmother would work

Multiple Choice

What is the problem with the pronoun in this sentence?

If a person has a cold, you should see a doctor.

• person

• number

• confusing

Multiple Select

What is the correction for this sentence? Pick all that could be correct.

If a person has a cold, you should see a doctor.

Pick all that are possible.

• he

• she

• them

Multiple Choice

What is the problem with the pronoun in this sentence?

The dog felt very full, but they did not want to stop eating. 

• person

• number

• confusing

Multiple Select

What is the correction for this sentence? Pick all that could be correct.

The dog felt very full, but they did not want to stop eating. 

Pick all that are possible.

• it

• she

• he

DIRECTIONS: Review the given noun. Then, identify a correct pronoun to replace the noun, and write a sentence that contains both the noun and pronoun. Avoid confusing pronoun use and shifts in pronouns.

​Part 9 Writing Sentences with Pronoun Agreement

​Example

​Noun: Millie

Pronoun: she

Millie was tired after the game, but she still flossed her teeth before bed.

Open Ended

Write your sentence below using the noun(s) and pronoun(s) provided.

Noun: many people

Pronoun (pick one): they/their/theirs

Open Ended

Write your sentence below using the noun(s) and pronoun(s) provided.

Noun: the man

Pronoun (pick one): he/him/his

Open Ended

Write your sentence below using the noun(s) and pronoun(s) provided.

Noun: you

Pronoun (pick one): you/yours

Open Ended

Write your sentence below using the noun(s) and pronoun(s) provided.

Noun: Jackson and I

Pronoun (pick one): we/us/our

Open Ended

Write your sentence below using the noun(s) and pronoun(s) provided.

Noun: teachers and principals

Pronoun (pick one): they/them/their