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100
I could see three cows sitting in a nearby field having its afternoon rest.
I could see three cows sitting in a nearby field having their afternoon rest.
100
I went to Berkley to see the Haas school of business Is that ______ you had a few days off? A) why B) when C) what D) where
A) Why Is that why you had a few days off?
100
I am the person. You sent for me
I am the person for whom you sent for.
100
What is the possessive case?
When the pronoun shows ownership.
100
Thomas, Declan, Charlie, and Karen were on a ski trip when they realized that they forgot to buy eggs at the store.
Correct
200
She bought two bags of sweets and gave it to the children.
She bought two bags of sweets and gave them to the children.
200
There was a party that night. Sheila couldn't come to the party, ______ was a pity. A) that B) it C) what D) which
D) which Sheila couldn't come to the party, which was a pity.
200
My friend John is a simple man. I greatly admire his character.
My friend John is a simple man whose character I greatly admire.
200
What is the nominative case?
The subjective case.
200
Jenny’s bunny is so cute; she got it from the pet store yesterday.
Correct
300
I've tried so hard to get along with the girls but I just don't see eye to eye with her.
I've tried so hard to get along with the girls but I just don't see eye to eye with them.
300
It is important for babies to listen to people speak. A baby learns the meaning of words as ____ are spoken by others and later uses ____ in sentences. A) their / they B) they / them C) they / themselves D) it / them E) they / it
B) They/them A baby learns the meaning of words as they are spoken by others and later uses them in sentences.
300
I once had a dog. It was nearly run over.
I once had a dog that was nearly run over.
300
What is the subjective/nominative case?
It is when the pronoun is used as a subject.
300
Thomas, Declan, Charlie, and Karen were on a ski trip when he realized that they forgot to buy eggs at the store.
Either clarify who "he" is or change the "he" to "they".
400
The results of my oral exam are out today. I hope they don't put them up on the notice board.
The results of my oral exam are out today. I hope the teachers don't put them up on the notice board.
400
There was a party last night. _____ in the village went to the party but ___ enjoyed it very much. A) Someone / no one B) Nobody / no one C) Everyone / nobody D) Everyone / somebody
C) Everybody / nobody Everybody in the village went to the party but nobody enjoyed it very much.
400
The boy must pay a fine. His library book has not been returned.
The boy whose library book has not been returned must pay a fine.
400
What are the three pronoun cases?
Subjective/Nominative, Objective, Possessive
400
Fix the sentence. Carol, Shannon, and Julie were eating their lunch as Jess strolled in when all of a sudden she started choking on some water.
Any sentence specifying who "she" is, is correct.
500
The doctor’s diagnosis was incorrect although he had done all the due diligence.
The doctor’s diagnosis was incorrect although the doctor had done all the due diligence. -The pronoun in this sentence is “he,” however “he” refers to the doctor, not the doctor’s diagnosis. As the doctor is not the subject of the sentence, we only know he's who the "he" refers to since the diagnosis could not be the “he” that had done the due diligence.
500
Can you let me know if the cross country team places second in the regional meet and if it receives an award? A) Correct B) Can you let me know if the cross country team places second in the regional meet and if they receive an award? C) Can you let me know if the cross country team place second in the regional meet and if it receives an award?
A) - The sentence is correct since "cross country team" is singular makes "places" the correct tense and "it" the right pronoun.
500
The student population is ready for the homecoming dance. They are excited for the crowning of the homecoming queen and homecoming king.
The student population is ready for the homecoming dance, and it is excited for the crowning of the homecoming queen and homecoming king.
500
What is an antecedent
An antecedent is a word, phrase, or clause to which a pronoun refers.
500
Is the sentence correct or incorrect? The athlete with the most points attributed to his or her name will get his or her name carved into a plaque.
Correct