Pronoun Shifts
If there is an error, write the correct pronoun. If there is no error, write no error.
He will often keep extra paintbrushes on hand in their studio.
What is his?
Identify the pronoun in the sentence and label it as subjective, objective, or possessive.
Sherri gives them cookies every week.
Them- Objective
pronouns show ownership or possession.
What is Possessive
Identify the vague pronoun.
Molly hit Susan, and she started crying.
What is She
________ pronouns add to or intensify its antecedent.
What is Intensive
Everyone
Singular
If there is an error, write the correct pronoun. If there is no error, write no error.
Jessica loves to put raisins in almost everything. She especially loves to sprinkle it in her cereal.
What is them?
Identify the pronoun in the sentence and label it as subjective, objective, or possessive.
I make cookies every Sunday for my co-workers.
I- Subjective
She gave Jim and extra cookies.
I, Me, Mine, Myself
Me
#1. Identify the vague pronoun(s).
Ashley told Sally that she lost her cell phone.
What is she and her
Identify the intensive pronoun:
The mayor himself cut the ribbon at the building dedication.
What is himself
Each
Singular
If there is an error, write the correct pronoun. If there is no error, write no error.
Students with positive attitudes tend to be more successful in life because she are more likely to focus on solutions rather than problems.
What is they?
Identify the pronouns in the sentence and if they are subjective, objective or possessive:
Mia left a notebook on the bus next to my school bag, but I found it the next morning.
What is
my-possessive
I- subjective
it- objective
If you have any questions, you can ask either or me.
Her, She, Herself,
What is her?
The supervisors told the workers that they would receive a bonus. This is great news because it's almost Christmas!
What is they
Who is being intensified by using the pronoun himself?
Raymond himself cleaned the room.
Who is Raymond
Is this written correctly?
"If a person calls, take their name and number".
"If a person calls, take his or her name and number".
Snow leopards are fierce predators and can kill animals three times _____ weight.
What is their?
Identify the pronouns in the following sentence and label them as subjective, objective and possessive:
I think your sister came with her today.
What is
I-subject
your-possessive
her-objective
She and went to the movies.
Me, I, Myself, Mine
What is I?
Identify the vague pronoun(s).
Yesterday, all of the students in the class were nervous to get the exam results back. Edwin told Kenny that Dr. Wilson suspected that he had cheated on the chemistry exam.
What is he
Intensive pronouns are the same words used to ________ the subject of the sentence.
What is emphasize or intensify
Is this written correctly?
"The roommates left their keys on the table".
Correct!
It's fine for a student to miss class when sick, as long as ____ make up any missed work as soon as possible.
What is he or she?
Identify the pronouns in the following sentence and label them as subjective, objective or possessive?
The pencil case is hers, but the books are mine.
What is
hers- possessive
mine-possessive
She makes cookies every Sunday for her co-workers and .
I, Me, Our
What is me?
Which sentence contains a vague pronoun?
John and Devon have been best friends since they were in primary school. (2) The young men always played football together, and they take turns on offense and defense. (3) Outside of school, he is also an excellent student that excels in mathematics and science. (4) Both anticipate that they will be able to attend the University of Texas.
What is Sentence 3
What is incorrect?
Jake and Joe themself walked to school.
What is themself. Themselves
Is this written correctly?
Each of the dogs has been given its own bowl.
Correct!