Pronouns
Identify the correct pronoun(s) to use in the sentence:
Campers should avoid leaving food out in the open, unless (he or she / they) want to deal with a bear.
they
Identify the gerund in the sentence:
She liked reading Harry Potter in her free time.
reading
Identify the progressive verb phrase in the sentence:
Ellie was talking but nobody listened.
was talking
On your whiteboard, write the symbol you would use to fix the error below:
The coach put the starters backin.
back/in
Correct the homophone error in the sentence:
The last thing I needed was another mouth two feed.
"two" should be "to"
Identify the correct pronoun(s) to use in the sentence:
My family and (I / me) like to go to the movies.
I
Identify the infinitive in the sentence:
Mr. Jenkins assigned us two books to read by next week.
to read
Bryce has cheered on the cheerleading squad for 5 years now.
has cheered
On your whiteboard, write the symbol you would use to fix the error below:
We were sitting side by side by, facing the mountains.
squiggly pig tail through "side by"
Correct the homophone error in the sentence:
May the odds be ever in you're favor!
"you're" should be "your"
Identify the correct pronoun(s) to use in the sentence:
Dogs without collars can't be returned to (its, their) owners.
their
Identify the infinitive phrase in the sentence:
I'm getting really tired of listening to you.
listening
Fill in the sentence with the past progressive version of the verb in parenthesis.
Peter's older brother _______________ (fight) in Afghanistan in 2008.
was fighting
On your whiteboard, write the symbol you would use to fix the error below:
Carter is a cheerleader for basquetball and wrestling.
circle "basquetball" (sp)
Correct the homophone error in the sentence:
Mrs. Springer feels bad for the students because their at the mercy of Mr. Jenkins when she is absent.
"their" should be "they're"
Identify the correct pronoun(s) to use in the sentence:
Each student should take responsibility of
(their, his or her) learning.
his or her
Identify the gerund in the sentence:
During the school year, getting up early is part of my routine.
getting
Fill in the sentence with the present perfect version of the verb in parenthesis.
It's time to put an end to this; we _______________ (argue) too much already.
have argued
On your whiteboard, write the symbol you would use to fix the error below:
Jacob couldnt decide between doing his homework or reading a book.
carrot - add apostrophe to "couldn't"
Correct the homophone error in the sentence:
The witch wears a ripped up, black dress; its the same one she's been wearing for the last 100 years.
"its" should be "it's"
Which sentence has proper pronoun-antecedent agreement?
A) The class is taking its final exam today.
B) The class is taking their final exam today.
A) The class is taking its final exam today.
Identify the gerund in the sentence:
My sister and I agreed to help each other with our homework so we could go to the party sooner.
to help each other (with our homework)
Fill in the sentence with the past perfect version of the verb in parenthesis.
Mr. Jenkins left the room as soon as I walked in; apparently I ________________ (bother) him yesterday.
had bothered
On your whiteboard, write the symbol you would use to fix the error below:
Destiny asked the class, "who is your favorite teacher?"
"Mrs. Springer, of course!", everyone replied.
three lines - capitalize "who"
start of quatation
Correct the homophone error in the sentence:
Mr. Jenkins doesn't care whether or not your there.
"your" should be "you're"