Exploring Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

What is the main purpose of applying grammar mechanic skills in writing?

• To reduce the length of sentences

• To improve clarity and correctness

• To enhance creativity

• To make writing more complex

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CCSS.L.3.1A

What must pronouns agree with in terms of gender?

• None of the above

• Only masculine

• Only feminine

• Masculine, feminine, or neuter

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Which of the following is an example of a feminine pronoun?

• They

• She

• It

• He

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

What is the antecedent in the sentence: 'The tourists will visit the museum. They will enjoy it.'?

• Tourists

• They

• It

• Museum

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

In the sentence 'The Philly cheesesteak is a favorite for they are known all over the country,' what is the pronoun error?

• Using 'she' instead of 'he'

• Using 'he' instead of 'she'

• Using 'it' instead of 'they'

• Using 'they' instead of 'it'

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which sentence contains a pronoun error?

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 5

• Sentence 4

• Sentence 2

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

What should the correct pronoun be in the sentence: 'The Philly cheesesteak is a favorite for they are known all over the country'?

• She

• It

• He

• They

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Why is 'they' incorrect in the sentence about the Philly cheesesteak?

• Because 'they' is neuter and cheesesteak is masculine

• Because 'they' is feminine and cheesesteak is masculine

• Because 'they' is masculine and cheesesteak is feminine

• Because 'they' is plural and cheesesteak is singular

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

What is the antecedent in the sentence: 'When the tourists return home, they will have memories'?

• They

• Home

• Memories

• Tourists

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CCSS.L.3.1A

What is the correct pronoun to use for a neuter gender noun?

• She

• He

• It

• They

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CCSS.L.3.1A