Rule 02 - Pronouns (A)
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Does this sentence have a a pronoun reference error?
The journalist noted that, in the most recent article, they reported incorrect financial data.
yes
no
Answer explanation
Does the pronoun clearly REFER to a specific noun?
No, there is no plural noun that 'they' could be refer to. Maybe it meant the authors of the article, or editors of the article.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.1C
CCSS.L.6.1D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Does this sentence have a pronoun reference error?
Marissa wanted to celebrate with her sister after she passed the exam.
Yes
No
Answer explanation
Does the pronoun clearly REFER to a specific noun?
No. 'She' could be Marissa or it could be her sister. It is not clear.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.1C
CCSS.L.6.1D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Does this sentence have a pronoun reference error?
Animals that hibernate prepare for it by eating large amounts of food.
Yes
No
Answer explanation
Does the pronoun clearly REFER to a specific noun?
No. There is no singular noun that 'it' can refer to. Hibernate is a verb, not a noun.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.1C
CCSS.L.6.1D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Does the pronoun AGREE with the noun it refers to?
The museum houses a large portion of their collection in an underground vault.
Yes
No
Answer explanation
Does the pronoun AGREE with the noun it refers to?
No. The museum is singular. Their is plural.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.1C
CCSS.L.6.1D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
EENOBs stands for:
Each, either, neither, ones, bodys
(always singular)
Every, either, none, one, both.
(always singular)
Answer explanation
EENOBs are always singular.
each
either
neither
ones - someone, anyone, ...
bodys - somebody, everybody, nobody, ...
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Each of the tiny fish ate many times _____ weight in food every day.
their
its
Answer explanation
EENOBs are always singular.
Each
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Anybody can learn to play the piano if _____ willing to practice every day.
he or she is
they are
Answer explanation
EENOBs are always singular.
Anybody
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.1.1D
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