Pronoun Usage
Which sentence has the CORRECT pronoun usage?
A. The teacher gave homework to Trevor and I.
B. Between you and I, the test was difficult.
C. My sister and me went to the store.
D. The principal spoke to John and me about the award.
D. The principal spoke to John and me about the award.
What is the BEST way to combine these sentences?
John studied hard for his math test. He spent three hours reviewing. He made flashcards. He practiced sample problems. He felt prepared.
A. John studied hard for his math test, and he spent three hours reviewing with flashcards and sample problems, so he felt prepared.
B. Because John studied hard for his math test by spending three hours reviewing, making flashcards, and practicing sample problems, he felt prepared.
C. John studied hard for his math test, spending three hours reviewing, and he made flashcards and practiced sample problems, which made him feel prepared.
D. Having studied hard for his math test, John spent three hours reviewing and made flashcards and practiced sample problems, therefore feeling prepared.
B. Because John studied hard for his math test by spending three hours reviewing, making flashcards, and practicing sample problems, he felt prepared.
Read the following paragraph and choose which sentence would BEST maintain a consistent style if added to the end:
The ancient Egyptians were master builders and architects. They constructed massive pyramids using simple tools and incredible engineering skills. These magnificent structures required careful planning and precise measurements. The workers transported huge stone blocks across great distances with remarkable efficiency.
A. The ancient Egyptians really knew what they were doing when they built stuff.
B. These remarkable achievements continue to inspire modern architects and engineers.
C. I think it's amazing how they built all those pyramids back then.
D. The construction of such monuments was executed with great precision by them.
B. These remarkable achievements continue to inspire modern architects and engineers.
Which sentence needs commas to set off parenthetical information?
A. My brother who plays football at Central High is team captain this year.
B. The scientist whose research changed medicine forever lived in our town.
C. Any student who wants extra help should attend study hall.
D. The cafeteria workers who serve lunch deserve our thanks.
A. My brother who plays football at Central High is team captain this year.
Read the following sentence:
The movie was to scary for my little brother to watch.
Which revision corrects the error in this sentence?
A. The movie was two scary for my little brother to watch.
B. The movie was too scary for my little brother to watch.
C. The movie was scarey for my little brother to watch.
D. The movie was very to scary for my little brother to watch.
B. The movie was too scary for my little brother to watch.
Which sentence contains an ERROR in pronoun usage?
A. The cookies were baked by her and me.
B. They gave the prize to him and me.
C. Us students completed the project early.
D. The teacher asked him and me to help.
C. Us students completed the project early.
Choose the BEST way to combine these sentences:
The storm arrived suddenly. The wind was fierce. The rain was heavy. Trees fell down. Power lines were damaged.
A. The storm arrived suddenly with fierce wind and heavy rain, causing trees to fall and power lines to be damaged.
B. When the storm arrived suddenly, fierce wind and heavy rain came too, and trees fell down and power lines were damaged.
C. Trees fell down and power lines were damaged because the storm arrived suddenly with fierce wind and heavy rain.
D. The storm, which arrived suddenly, had fierce wind and heavy rain, and it made trees fall down and power lines get damaged.
A. The storm arrived suddenly with fierce wind and heavy rain, causing trees to fall and power lines to be damaged.
Which sentence would BEST maintain the style of this paragraph:
Birds are nature's most skilled aviators. They navigate through complex wind patterns with incredible precision. Their lightweight bones and specialized feathers enable efficient flight. Their wings provide both lift and maneuverability in the air.
A. Flying is really cool, and birds do it the best!
B. Avian flight capabilities demonstrate remarkable evolutionary adaptations.
C. I love watching birds soar through the sky all day long.
D. Them birds sure know how to fly good in the air.
B. Avian flight capabilities demonstrate remarkable evolutionary adaptations.
Which sentence requires commas around the additional information?
A. The book that won the award was written by my cousin.
B. Our principal Dr. Martinez who started last year has made many improvements.
C. The student who scored highest on the test received a prize.
D. The teacher whose class I am in teaches mathematics.
B. Our principal Dr. Martinez who started last year has made many improvements.
Read the following sentence:
Their going to the store after school.
Which revision corrects the error in this sentence?
A. There going to the store after school.
B. They're going to the store after school.
C. Their gonna go to the store after school.
D. There gonna go to the store after school.
B. They're going to the store after school.
Which sentence uses the italicized pronoun correctly?
A. The students wanted to grade the tests myself.
B. The principal asked the teachers to organize themselves into groups.
C. My sister and I enjoyed herself at the beach.
D. The cat cleaned yourself after eating.
B. The principal asked the teachers to organize themselves into groups.
Select the BEST combination of these sentences:
Maria loves to paint. She uses watercolors. She creates landscapes. Her paintings show mountains. Her paintings show forests.
A. Maria loves to paint landscapes using watercolors that show mountains and forests.
B. Using watercolors, Maria, who loves to paint, creates landscapes showing mountains and forests.
C. Maria, who creates landscapes showing mountains and forests, loves to paint with watercolors.
D. Because Maria loves to paint with watercolors, she creates landscapes that show mountains and forests.
D. Because Maria loves to paint with watercolors, she creates landscapes that show mountains and forests.
Select the sentence that would BEST maintain the style of this paragraph:
Marine biologists study the complex ecosystems of our oceans. These scientists observe the behaviors of sea creatures in their natural habitats. They collect data about ocean temperatures and chemical compositions. Their research helps us understand marine life patterns.
A. The scientists do lots of important stuff in the ocean.
B. Their findings contribute to our knowledge of marine environments.
C. I think marine biology is such an interesting job.
D. Those researchers be studying the ocean all day long.
B. Their findings contribute to our knowledge of marine environments.
In which sentence should commas be added?
A. Sarah Johnson who lives next door is a famous author.
B. The dog that barks all night belongs to our neighbors.
C. Students who finish early may read quietly.
D. The museum which opened last year features local artists.
A. Sarah Johnson who lives next door is a famous author.
Read the following sentence:
If I would of studied harder, I could of passed the test.
Which revision BEST corrects the error in this sentence?
A. If I would have studied harder, I could of passed the test.
B. If I would of studied harder, I could have passed the test.
C. If I had studied harder, I could have passed the test.
D. If I would studied harder, I could of passed the test.
C. If I had studied harder, I could have passed the test.
Read the following paragraph and identify the sentence with an incorrect pronoun:
1The young artist loved to paint landscapes. 2During his travels, they discovered a small village. 3The village was perfect for his work. 4Many people admired the artist's paintings. 5The paintings brought joy to everyone who saw it.
A. Second sentence
B. Third sentence
C. Fourth sentence
D. Fifth sentence
A. Second sentence
Which combination BEST expresses these sentences?
The museum was crowded. It was Saturday afternoon. Many families were there. Children were excited. They saw dinosaur exhibits.
A. Many families were at the crowded museum on Saturday afternoon, where excited children saw dinosaur exhibits.
B. The museum was crowded with many families on Saturday afternoon while excited children saw dinosaur exhibits.
C. On Saturday afternoon, the museum was crowded with many families, and excited children saw dinosaur exhibits.
D. Excited children saw dinosaur exhibits at the crowded museum where many families were on Saturday afternoon.
C. On Saturday afternoon, the museum was crowded with many families, and excited children saw dinosaur exhibits.
Choose the sentence that would BEST maintain the style of this paragraph:
The water cycle is a continuous natural process. Water evaporates from Earth's surface into the atmosphere. Water vapor then condenses to form clouds. These clouds eventually release precipitation back to Earth.
A. And that's how the water cycle works, folks!
B. This crucial cycle maintains Earth's water distribution.
C. I learned about this stuff in science class yesterday.
D. The water goes up and down and all around.
B. This crucial cycle maintains Earth's water distribution.
Which sentence is missing necessary commas?
A. The cake that my mom baked won first prize.
B. Our class which meets in Room 203 starts at nine o'clock.
C. The boy who sits behind me plays drums.
D. The park where we play is closed today.
B. Our class which meets in Room 203 starts at nine o'clock.
Read the following sentence:
Me and my friends are meeting at the park.
Which revision corrects the error in this sentence?
A. Me and my friend's are meeting at the park.
B. My friends and me are meeting at the park.
C. My friends and I are meeting at the park.
D. Me and my friends is meeting at the park.
C. My friends and I are meeting at the park.
Read the following paragraph and identify the sentence with an incorrect pronoun:
1Sarah and Jessica went to the park. 2Her played on the swings for hours. 3The girls enjoyed the sunny weather. 4Later, they had ice cream. 5The day was perfect for them both.
A. First sentence
B. Second sentence
C. Third sentence
D. Fourth sentence
B. Second sentence
Choose the BEST way to combine these sentences:
The dog barked loudly. It heard a noise. The noise came from outside. The noise was strange. The dog was alerting its owner.
A. The dog barked loudly when it heard a strange noise from outside, alerting its owner.
B. Hearing a strange noise from outside, the dog barked loudly to alert its owner.
C. The dog, which heard a strange noise from outside, barked loudly and alerted its owner.
D. Because the dog heard a strange noise from outside, it barked loudly and alerted its owner.
A. The dog barked loudly when it heard a strange noise from outside, alerting its owner.
Which sentence would BEST maintain the style of this paragraph:
Photosynthesis provides plants with essential energy. This process converts sunlight into chemical energy. Chlorophyll in leaves absorbs the sun's rays. Carbon dioxide and water are transformed into glucose.
A. Plants use this glucose as food for growth and survival.
B. It's super cool how plants make their own food!
C. My teacher told us all about photosynthesis today.
D. The plants do this thing where they eat sunshine.
A. Plants use this glucose as food for growth and survival.
Which sentence does NOT need commas to separate non-essential information?
A. The movie which premiered last week broke box office records.
B. Any person regardless of grade who wants to join the club must sign up.
C. The custodian Mr. Wilson who has worked here for twenty years is retiring.
D. The students who passed the test will receive certificates.
D. The students who passed the test will receive certificates.
Read the following sentence:
Your the best player on the team!
Which revision corrects the error in this sentence?
A. Youre the best player on the team!
B. Your gonna be the best player on the team!
C. You're the best player on the team!
D. Ur the best player on the team!
C. You're the best player on the team!