Understanding Pronouns in Sentences

What is the function of a pronoun in a sentence?

• To describe a noun

• To replace a noun

• To modify a verb

• To connect clauses

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which of the following is an example of an intensive pronoun?

• Myself

• They

• It

• Who

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CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1B

Identify the pronoun in the following sentence: "She went to the store."

• She

• Went

• Store

• To

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

In the sentence "The students lost their books," what is the antecedent of the pronoun "their"?

• Students

• Lost

• Books

• The

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence: "Neither of the boys has done _____ homework."

• Their

• His

• Her

• Its

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Which sentence correctly uses an intensive pronoun?

• I myself completed the project.

• She herself is going to the party.

• They themselves will decide.

• All of the above

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CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1B

What is the role of pronoun-antecedent agreement in a sentence?

• To ensure verbs agree with subjects

• To ensure pronouns agree with their antecedents in number and gender

• To ensure adjectives modify nouns correctly

• To ensure sentences are complete

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Identify the error in pronoun-antecedent agreement: "Everyone should bring their own lunch."

• Everyone

• Should

• Their

• Lunch

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?

• Each of the girls has their own locker.

• The team won its game.

• Somebody left their umbrella.

• Neither of the options are correct.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

What is the function of an intensive pronoun in a sentence?

• To emphasize a noun or another pronoun

• To replace a noun

• To connect two clauses

• To describe a verb

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CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1B