Pronouns & Antecedents
It's the correct pronoun to complete this sentence: Our neighbors told us about a trip (he, they) are taking.
they
I, you, he, she, it, we, and they are all examples of what type of pronoun?
Subject
What is the correct present-tense form of the verb in parentheses?
She (write) about her many years of preparation.
writes
Identify the possessive pronoun: That used to be our apartment.
our
Identify the error:
"Look at all the storm clouds over their!" Dad exclaimed.
"their" should be "there"
It's the correct pronoun to complete this sentence: My father suggested that ___ could go as a family.
We
True or False:
This sentence is written correctly: She said, "It's a very hard game. It requires a great deal of skill".
False. The period goes inside of the closing quotation.
Dr., Mr., Ms., and Mrs. are examples of what?
Abbreviations
Identify the possessive pronoun: Use the park at your own risk.
your
Choose the correct homophone in parentheses:
"(Lets, Let's) go to the zoo this afternoon," I suggested.
Let's
Identify the pronoun and its antecedent in this sentence: A lack of rainfall on the prairie has made it very dry.
Pronoun: it, antecedent: prairie
What type of pronoun is "which"?
Relative
What is the correct present-tense form of the verb in parentheses?
We (own) dozens of books about space exploration.
own
Identify the reflexive and possessive pronoun: I will write myself notes during their presentation.
reflexive: myself
possessive: their
Where does the hyphen belong in this sentence?
This year I will be twenty six years old.
twenty-six
True or False: Antecedents may or may not appear in the same sentence as their related nouns or pronouns.
True
Identify the error: The scientist wrote themselves a note about the research.
Themselves should be herself/himself
Identify the word that can be abbreviated and what is the correct abbreviation.
A study by Professor Bea Wilby compared several doctors.
Professor, Prof.
Find the error: We heard some birds in there nest waiting for the mother bird to return with food.
"there" should be "their"
Identify the pronoun/verb contraction that is a homophone:
"You're about to enter the main cavern!" the guide exclaimed. We're so excited for this part of the trip!
you're
True or False
This sentence is written correctly: The animals can't find food, and their becoming very hungry.
False. It should be "they're" not "their"
Identify the pronoun and the type of pronoun it is: Lara has learned the songs that the band will play.
Pronoun: that
Type: Relative
Identify the pronoun-verb contraction and the pronoun and verb used to form that contraction.
He's upset that his sister won't come outside and play.
Pronoun-verb contraction: He's
The pronoun and verb: He is
True or False: Possessive pronouns sometimes use apostrophes.
False. Possessive pronouns never use apostrophes.
Where does the dash belong in this sentence?
I will see you at the picnic that is, if I finish my project in time.
I will see you at the picnic—that is, if I finish my project in time.