Pronouns and Antecedents
Pronoun Case
Fragments and Run-ons
Where should the comma go?
Parts from the Past
100

Identify the pronoun(s) and antecedent(s):

Sarah lost her book on the bus.

Pronoun: her

Antecedent: Sarah

100

Identify the pronoun and its case (subjective or objective):

He went to the library after school.

pronoun: he

case: subjective

100

Fragment, Run-on, or Correct?

The cat slept on the windowsill.

Correct

100

I bought apples oranges bananas and grapes.

I bought apples, oranges, bananas, and grapes.

100

Identify two nouns in the sentence:

The dog barked at the squirrel.

dog, squirrel

200

Identify the pronoun(s) and antecedent(s):

The boys played soccer until they got tired.

pronoun: they

antecedent: boys

200

Identify the pronoun and its case:

Mrs. Lee gave us extra homework.

pronoun: us

case: objective

200

Fragment, Run-on, or Correct?

Because the rain was falling.

Fragment

200

After the game we went out for pizza.

After the game, we went out for pizza.

200

Identify the adjective and the noun it describes:

The shiny balloon floated into the sky.

adjective: shiny

describes: balloon

300

Identify the pronoun(s) and antecedent(s):

Emily and Jason love science class. They always sit in the front row.

pronoun: They

antecedent: Emily and Jason

300

Identify the pronoun and its case:

She and I are working on the project together.

pronouns: she, I (need both)

case: subjective

300

Fragment, Run-on, or Correct?

I finished my homework then I watched a movie.

Run-on

300

My brother who is only seven can play the piano really well.

My brother, who is only seven, can play the piano really well.

300

Identify the pronouns:

They forgot to bring their lunches to the picnic.

They, their

400

Identify the pronoun(s) and antecedent(s):

The dog wagged its tail when it saw the treat.

pronoun: its, it (need both)

antecedent: dog

400

Identify the pronoun and its case:

The coach congratulated them and me after the game.

pronouns: them, me

case: objective

400

Fragment, Run-on, or Correct?

Running through the park with her dog.  

Fragment

400

Sarah said “I’ll be ready in five minutes.”

Sarah said, “I’ll be ready in five minutes.”

400

Identify the adverbs and what each one modifies:

The student answered the question quickly and confidently.

adverbs: quickly, confidently

describe: answered

500

Identify the pronoun(s) and antecedent(s):

Jessica gave Lily her notebook because she forgot hers at home.

Pronoun: her, she, hers (need all!)

Antecedent: Jessica, Lily, Lily

500

Identify the pronoun and its case:

We know that they invited him and her to the party.

pronoun: We, they, him, her

case: subjective, subjective, objective, objective

500

Fragment, Run-on, or Correct?

He studied for the test, he still didn't feel ready.

Run-on

500

After dinner my dad who is a great storyteller said “Let me tell you about the time I got lost in the woods.”

After dinner my dad, who is a great storyteller, said, “Let me tell you about the time I got lost in the woods.”

500

Identify all the nouns (label each as common or proper) and the adjectives (what it describes):

On Saturday, Maria visited a huge museum in Chicago.

Saturday (proper)

Maria (proper)

museum (common)

Chicago (proper)

huge (describes museum)