English Pronouns Quiz

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In the sentence "Give the dog a bone", which case is the pronoun "it" used in?

  • Possessive Case
  • Objective Case (correct)
  • Subjective Case
  • Interrogative Case

Which pronoun belongs in the blank, "I gave the pizza to ____"?

  • Me
  • Him (correct)
  • They
  • She

Which of the following is NOT a valid case for pronouns in English?

  • Possessive Case
  • Imperative Case (correct)
  • Subjective Case
  • Objective Case

Which of these sentences uses the pronoun "it" in the subject case?

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What case is the pronoun "who" considered to be in?

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Which of these sentences violates the guidelines for correct subject-pronoun usage, as explained in the content?

<p>Squiggly gave me and Aardvark a party. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct pronoun usage for the subject 'My sister and I' in the sentence 'My sister and I love Squiggly'? Why?

<p>My sister and I because 'I' is the correct subject pronoun. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these options correctly explains the reason why the pronoun 'me' is incorrect in the sentence 'My brother and me love Squiggly'?

<p>Me is an object pronoun, and the sentence requires a subject pronoun. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these statements BEST describes the grammatical principle explained in the content regarding combining pronouns?

<p>When two or more people are the subject of a verb, use all subject pronouns. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these words is NOT a pronoun?

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Which of the following sentences correctly uses a reflexive pronoun?

<p>I found myself agreeing with my friend. (B), The dog licked itself clean after its walk. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the sentence "Please call Aardvark or myself with questions" incorrect?

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In which situation would it be correct to use the reflexive pronoun "herself"?

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What is the key difference between reflexive pronouns and intensive pronouns?

<p>Reflexive pronouns are used when the subject of a sentence is performing an action on itself, while intensive pronouns simply add emphasis to the subject. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is an example of an intensive pronoun?

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What is indicated by the possessive case in pronouns?

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Which case is represented by the pronoun 'I' in the example 'I often wonder what my dog is thinking'?

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In the sentence 'Try not using a pronoun for an hour. See if you can,' what type of pronoun is 'you' representing?

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Which of the following pronouns can be used both as subject and object?

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What does the objective case in pronouns signify?

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Which pronoun should be used in the sentence: 'Aardvark thought _____ singing was atrocious'?

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What does using a possessive pronoun in relation to a gerund primarily emphasize?

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In which of the following sentences is the action being highlighted correctly?

<p>Do you mind my leaving? (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the difference between 'my leaving' and 'me leaving'?

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Which sentence uses an objective pronoun correctly?

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Which of the following terms describes pronouns that can stand alone?

<p>Strong possessive pronouns (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of possessive pronoun is 'his' considered to be?

<p>Both a strong and weak possessive pronoun (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'That is her cat', 'her' is functioning as a:

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Which sentence correctly uses 'its' as a possessive pronoun?

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In the sentence 'He went with her', the word 'her' functions as a:

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Which sentence correctly uses subject and object pronouns?

<p>I love her and Squiggly. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is 'between you and I' considered incorrect?

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What is the role of prepositions in sentences?

<p>They demonstrate relationships or show possession. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

<p>Squiggly and I went scuba diving. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you correctly frame a sentence using both 'you' and another pronoun?

<p>Squiggly loves you. (A), He loves you and Squiggly. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

<p>I don't mind his trimming of the shrubbery. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are indefinite pronouns treated in terms of number?

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What function do the words 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those' serve when used as nouns?

<p>They are classified as demonstrative pronouns. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the reciprocal pronouns referred to in the content?

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a demonstrative pronoun?

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What is NOT a reason to avoid split infinitives?

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What is the purpose of a pronoun?

<p>To substitute for a noun in a sentence and avoid repetition. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a pronoun?

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A split infinitive is formed when a word is inserted between?

<p>The to and the verb of an infinitive. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the author suggest about split infinitives?

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What is the main reason for the increase in the use of singular 'they'?

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Which pronouns were historically used to refer to unknown genders?

<p>He and his (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'neopronouns' refer to?

<p>Pronouns that are newly created for non-binary individuals (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were constructions like 'his or her' considered cumbersome?

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Which pronoun option is used in the sentence: 'Quinn enjoyed ___ vacation'?

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Flashcards

Pronouns

Words used to replace nouns or noun phrases.

Subjective Case

Pronouns that act as the subject of a sentence.

Objective Case

Pronouns that receive the action in a sentence.

Possessive Case

Pronouns indicating ownership, can be weak or strong.

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Interrogative Pronouns

Pronouns used to ask questions (e.g., who, whom, whose).

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Split Infinitive

An infinitive with an adverb inserted between 'to' and the verb, e.g., 'to boldly go.'

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Personal Pronouns

Words that replace nouns, e.g., he, she, it, they.

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Antecedent

The noun that a pronoun refers to in a sentence.

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Sticklers

People who rigidly adhere to language rules, often criticizing split infinitives.

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Famous Example of Split Infinitive

The phrase 'to boldly go' is a well-known split infinitive from Star Trek.

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First Person Pronoun

Narrator uses 'I' to tell their own story.

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Second Person Pronoun

Addresses the reader directly with 'you'.

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Possessive Pronouns

Words that show ownership, like mine and yours.

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Strong Possessive Pronouns

Possessive pronouns that can stand alone, e.g., mine, yours.

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Weak Possessive Pronouns

Possessive pronouns needing a noun, e.g., my, your.

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His as both

'His' functions as a strong and weak possessive pronoun.

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Object Pronoun

Pronouns that receive the action, like her in 'with her.'

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Gerunds

Verb forms ending in '-ing' used as nouns.

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Objective Pronouns

Pronouns that receive the action in a sentence (e.g., him, her).

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Possessive vs. Objective Pronouns

Possessive highlights ownership; objective focuses on the doer.

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Correct Usage of Gerunds

Use possessive pronouns with gerunds when focusing on the action.

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Combining Pronouns

The incorrect usage of pronouns when multiple subjects are involved. Example: 'My brother and me love Squiggly' is incorrect.

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Correct Subject Pronoun

The pronoun to use when it is the subject of the sentence. Example: 'I love Squiggly' instead of 'Me love Squiggly.'

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Incorrect Object Pronoun Usage

Using subject pronouns in object position, like saying 'Father loves she' instead of 'Father loves her.'

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Pronoun Positioning

Understanding where to use subject and object pronouns correctly in sentences with multiple parties.

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Indefinite Pronouns

Pronouns that represent an unspecified number of nouns, treated as singular.

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Demonstrative Pronouns

Pronouns that specify and point to nouns like 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those'.

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Demonstrative Adjectives

When demonstrative pronouns modify a noun, they act as adjectives.

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Reciprocal Pronouns

Pronouns that indicate a mutual relationship, such as 'each other' and 'one another'.

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Correct Sentence Structure

In the sentence 'I don't mind his trimming of the shrubbery', the possessive pronoun is correct.

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Using Subject Pronouns

Use 'I' when referring to yourself in conjunction with others, not 'me'.

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Using Object Pronouns

Use 'him' or 'her' instead of 'he' or 'she' when receiving the action.

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Pronoun 'You'

'You' can be both a subject and an object in a sentence.

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Prepositions Defined

Words that show relationships in time or space, like 'between', 'at', or 'over'.

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Correct Usage of 'Between'

'Between' should be followed by objective pronouns like 'you and me', not 'you and I'.

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Singular 'They'

A pronoun used for one person of unknown gender or non-binary individuals.

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Neopronouns

New pronouns like 'ze' and 'zir' for non-binary individuals.

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Evolution of Pronouns

Shift from 'his/her' to using 'singular they' for inclusivity.

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Historical Pronoun Usage

Using 'he' generically implied male in unknown gender contexts.

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Gender-Neutral Pronouns

Pronouns that do not specify gender, like 'they' and neopronouns.

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Reflexive Pronoun

Pronouns that refer back to the subject, like 'myself'.

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Correct Usage of 'myself'

Use 'myself' when the subject is also the object of an action.

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Incorrect Usage of 'myself'

Avoid using 'myself' when it’s not reflexive, like 'Aardvark or myself'.

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Intensive Pronouns

Reflexive pronouns used for emphasis, like 'I did it myself'.

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Examples of Reflexive Pronouns

Other reflexive pronouns: himself, herself, yourself, ourselves, themselves.

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