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GRAMMATHON MORE ABOUT PRONOUNS

BY- SUMAN SHARMA

PRONOUNS

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Some sentences below use pronouns correctly. If the sentence uses its pronoun incorrectly, determine the correct pronoun :

1. After he read the book, John praised them. 2. When our neighbors are out of town, we get the mail for her. 3. Because Jasmine was running ahead of schedule, she could work me in for a haircut. 4. If the representative contacts you, tell them you’re interested in joining. 5. When a caller asks for your bank number, don’t give it to them.

Pronoun Agreement

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6. Even though Julie and Jeena called repeatedly, they never made contact with their friends. 7. Do you always give in to your child if they whine long enough? 8. Although the letters were postmarked 1999, it was not delivered until today. 9. Since Ashutosh asked me, I told him what had been said about the meeting. 10. While the clerk was busy, thieves stole money from them.

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Identify the indefinite pronoun(s) in the sentences below :

1. Each of the dogs needs its collar before it is allowed to go on the walking trail. 2. I have invited several of my friends to dinner. 3. Will somebody please do something about that noise! 4. The others will join you in a few minutes. 5. Everyone will bring a list of her prenatal vitamins. 6. Is there anything I can do to help you at this time? 7. Did you leave something in the other room? 8. Many of the students I spoke with plan on graduating early. 9. Neither of you will be in the parade, will you? 10. I hope you have everything packed before you hit the trail.

Indefinite Pronouns

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Some sentences below use indefinite pronouns correctly. If the sentence uses its indefinite pronoun incorrectly, determine the correct pronoun :

1. Everything is in its place and they need to stay there. 2. Everybody will share his or her files with the team members. 3. Everyone started to applaud and then they realized the play wasn’t over. 4. Everything will fall into its place. 5. Will everybody do their part in this endeavor? 6. Everyone left their cell phone in the meeting room. 7. Everyone gained something from the seminar, and each will present a summary. 8. Everybody likes the new librarian, and they hope she remains at the job. 9. Everyone wants to leave, and each is looking at the clock. 10. Everything was out of their place when the band took the stage.

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Some sentences below use pronouns correctly. If the sentence uses its pronoun incorrectly, determine the correct pronoun :

1. When Eshan and Brijesh walked onto the stage, fans applauded him.

2. After putting the package in the car, Manish asked Abhilash to

retrieve it.

3. Bring your mother to the event and she will be admitted free.

4. Take the icetrays out of the freezer and defrost it.

5. All the department heads announced to the staff that they would

leave early.

Vague Pronoun References

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6. Lakshi hoped Akash would come to the party because she didn’t

like to socialize alone.

7. Mary told Arav that Arav’s doctor had arrived.

8. The Mehta’s took all the clothes out of the boxes and stacked them

in the closet.

9. Henry took the computers off the desks and cleaned them.

10. Robert’s file is in his car, but he can’t find it.

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Identify each first-person pronoun:

1. He said we would give you all the money you need. 2. I told you that I would give everyone a soda. 3. Our anniversary is this Saturday, and you are invited to the party we are throwing. 4. He reminded us we need to be with your sister on those days. 5. “If I have told you once, I have told you a million times: I want you to stop running in the house,” Mom said. 6. This book is mine; that one is yours; the one on the end is his. 7. The article in the newspaper gave an account of the help I received from them when I was young. 8. They told me to pick up my car this afternoon. 9. I told you our former neighbor is back in town and wants to visit us. 10. They all brought me food when I was sick, and I thanked each of them.

First-Person Pronouns

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Identify each second-person pronoun:

1. I saw your pens in your drawer, but you left your backpack in my office. 2. Is it hot enough for you when the temperature reaches 90? 3. None of you will receive credit for the work you did, I’m afraid. 4. I recognize them from the television report you aired last week. 5. All of you are eligible to join her at the game this weekend. 6. Most of the food you are eating was donated, but I made this cake myself. 7. Do you always sing along with the national anthem, like I do? 8. Is this your glove, or did someone else drop it? 9. When your taxi arrives, it will take you to join me, Harleen, Danish, Junaid, and all the others. 10. If you are not happy with our compromise, you should tell me now.

Second-Person Pronouns

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Identify each third-person pronoun:

1. These days, they are always looking for a bargain and they think you should, too. 2. If you give him an acceptable excuse, he will forgive your tardiness. 3. Their voices stopped when they saw the lights go down. 4. Ellen came to me for help with an assignment, and I willingly helped her. 5. They will use this device and then report to you or me later. 6. If you contact her, tell Julie I said hello and that I would like to see her. 7. Reena and Vinesh contacted them and asked if their vacation plans had been made. 8. If she wants to come with us, tell her to be ready at five o’clock. 9. This stapler is his; this clip is hers; this stamp is mine; this pen is yours. 10. If you build it, will they come?

Third-Person Pronouns

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Identify each subjective pronoun :

1. You and I definitely need to talk. 2. When Ishu and Barkha come for lunch, they will bring us sandwiches and something to drink. 3. I talked with Karishma, and she is willing to pick you up after the concert. 4. If you can find a ticket, Leena would also like to attend the concert with me. 5. I have looked at all the wedding dresses in the store, and this is the one I like the most.

Subjective Pronouns

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6. When the fog came in, he was concerned about driving in it. 7. After Anish finished working, we sat down to a lovely dinner she had prepared earlier. 8. We want to enjoy a picnic, but they have other plans. 9. Although he and I don’t always get along, we are going to put up a good front for them. 10. Give us the money for the groceries, and we will deliver them in the morning

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Identify each objective pronoun :

1. I will help you if Anubhav gives us time to get together. 2. The committee will interview me, you, and her this afternoon. 3. She sent it to them soon after they requested it. 4. Jai will leave you with the minutes of our last meeting. 5. Show me the horse that won the race for you. 6. The opposing team will give us a hard time, but I think we will win. 7. If Ginny gives me a list of the changes, I will note them for her. 8. We saw them at the festival, but they did not see us. 9. I had placed it right in the middle of the desk, but now I don’t see it. 10. I’m going to leave and pick her up at the airport.

Objective Pronouns

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Determine the correct pronoun.

1. Please call either Nora or (I, me) when you reach your decision. 2. A friendship has developed between Jasmine and (he, him). 3. Her sorority sisters and (she, her) are very close. 4. Split the money with Sam, Dianna, and the rest of (they, them). 5. After the game, Chavi, Alia, and (he, him) will join us for pizza. 6. Charlie and (I, me) exchanged e-mail addresses. 7. These donuts will be shared by Raani, Riya , and (she, her). 8. The referees and (they, them) are talking about the tournament. 9. Simba sat between Varun and (I, me). 10. While the finals of the show were on TV, Bunny and (I, me) were arguing about who should win.

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Determine the letter of the correct pronoun :

1. Farhan’s office mate, (a) who (b) whom is new to the company, often asks Farhan’s advice. 2. The man with (a) who (b) whom I struck up a conversation on the bus is a retired police officer. 3. Mrs. Kashyap's grandchildren, (a) who (b) whom are the apple of her eye, will all be at her eightieth birthday party. 4. One of my former high school teachers, (a) who (b) whom I found on Facebook, now lives in France. 5. Professor Harshvardhan , (a) who (b) whom is highly regarded in his field, will speak at the national convention.

Who and Whom

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6. The driver of the car in front of me, (a) who (b) whom was weaving in and out of traffic, was pulled over. 7. Maria wondered (a) who (b) whom the committee had chosen for the award. 8. My daughter could pair with (a) whoever (b) whomever she wanted for her presentation. 9. I am often moved by the work of Madison Abbott, (a) who (b) whom is a famous poet. 10. This StudyIQ course is designed to help those (a) who (b) whom want to excel in the competitive exams.

“ “The habit of persistence is the habit of victory.” ― Herbert Kaufman

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