Common Core: 6th Grade English Language Arts : English Grammar and Usage in Writing and Speaking: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.1
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Example Question #21 : English Grammar And Usage In Writing And Speaking: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.1
Select the correct intensive pronoun to complete the sentence.
Are you going to build that _____________?
yours self
youself
yourself
you
yourself
Explanation: Intensive pronouns emphasize, or intensify, the noun or pronoun they refer to. They can refer to any noun or pronoun in the sentence, not just a subject. Intensive pronouns are used for emphasis only — they are not objects of verbs or prepositions.
The intensive pronouns are: myself, yourself, herself, himself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.
Example Question #22 : English Grammar And Usage In Writing And Speaking: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.1
Select the wording that best completes the underlined portion for the following sentence.
My father built the swingset hisself.
himself
NO CHANGE
themself
him
himself
Explanation: Intensive pronouns emphasize, or intensify, the noun or pronoun they refer to. They can refer to any noun or pronoun in the sentence, not just a subject. Intensive pronouns are used for emphasis only — they are not objects of verbs or prepositions.
The intensive pronouns are: myself, yourself, herself, himself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.
Example Question #23 : English Grammar And Usage In Writing And Speaking: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.1
Select the wording that best completes the underlined portion for the following sentence.
You all must do your homework yourselves.
NO CHANGE
youselfs
yourselfs
your
NO CHANGE
The use of the intensive pronoun “yourselves” makes it clear to the group (presumably students) that they are to do the homework as individuals, and they are not to have someone else do the work for them.
Intensive pronouns emphasize, or intensify, the noun or pronoun they refer to. They can refer to any noun or pronoun in the sentence, not just a subject. Intensive pronouns are used for emphasis only — they are not objects of verbs or prepositions.
The intensive pronouns are: myself, yourself, herself, himself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.
Example Question #24 : English Grammar And Usage In Writing And Speaking: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.1
Select the wording that best completes the underlined portion for the following sentence.
The Prime Minister herself attended the ceremony.
NO CHANGE
herselves
sheself
hers
NO CHANGE
Intensive pronouns emphasize, or intensify, the noun or pronoun they refer to. They can refer to any noun or pronoun in the sentence, not just a subject. Intensive pronouns are used for emphasis only — they are not objects of verbs or prepositions.
The intensive pronouns are: myself, yourself, herself, himself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.
Example Question #25 : English Grammar And Usage In Writing And Speaking: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.1
Select the wording that best completes the underlined portion for the following sentence.
Babies are able to feed thereselves after about a year.
NO CHANGE
theyselves
theyself
themselves
themselves
Explanation: Intensive pronouns emphasize, or intensify, the noun or pronoun they refer to. They can refer to any noun or pronoun in the sentence, not just a subject. Intensive pronouns are used for emphasis only — they are not objects of verbs or prepositions.
The intensive pronouns are: myself, yourself, herself, himself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.
Example Question #26 : English Grammar And Usage In Writing And Speaking: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.1
Select the wording that best completes the underlined portion for the following sentence.
I gave mineself plenty of time to get to school today.
me
myself
I
NO CHANGE
myself
Explanation: Intensive pronouns emphasize, or intensify, the noun or pronoun they refer to. They can refer to any noun or pronoun in the sentence, not just a subject. Intensive pronouns are used for emphasis only — they are not objects of verbs or prepositions.
The intensive pronouns are: myself, yourself, herself, himself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.
Example Question #27 : English Grammar And Usage In Writing And Speaking: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.1
Select the incorrectly used pronoun in the sentence below:
It is excusable for students to leave school early for a doctor's appointment, as long as you return with a doctor's note.
students
school
doctor's
you
you
Pronouns must agree with their antecedents in number and person. Do not use a plural pronoun for a singular antecedent or a singular pronoun for a plural antecedent. Do not shift person within a sentence. In particular, do not use the second-
In this sentence "students" was shifted incorrectly to "you". "you" should be "they" .
Example Question #24 : English Grammar And Usage In Writing And Speaking: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.1
Select the incorrectly used pronoun in the sentence below:
People with a strong work ethic tend to be more successful at work because you are more likely to get complete all tasks in a timely manner.
you
work
People
tasks
you
Pronouns must agree with their antecedents in number and person. Do not use a plural pronoun for a singular antecedent or a singular pronoun for a plural antecedent. Do not shift person within a sentence. In particular, do not use the second-
In this sentence "People" was shifted incorrectly to "you". "you" should be "they" .
Example Question #28 : English Grammar And Usage In Writing And Speaking: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.1
Select the incorrectly used pronoun in the sentence below:
Indoor stadiums have become more popular recently because it protects people from weather conditions.
Indoor
weather
it
stadiums
it
Pronouns must agree with their antecedents in number and person. Do not use a plural pronoun for a singular antecedent or a singular pronoun for a plural antecedent. Do not shift person within a sentence. In particular, do not use the second-
In this sentence "stadiums" was shifted incorrectly to "it". "It" should be "they" .
Example Question #29 : English Grammar And Usage In Writing And Speaking: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.6.1
Select the incorrectly used pronoun in the sentence below:
Mom said that the boys could go outside, as long as he wore a jacket.
Mom
boy
he
jacket
he
Pronouns must agree with their antecedents in number and person. Do not use a plural pronoun for a singular antecedent or a singular pronoun for a plural antecedent. Do not shift person within a sentence. In particular, do not use the second-person pronouns you or your to refer to a first-person or third-person antecedent.
In this sentence, “boys” was shifted incorrectly to “he”. “he” should be “they” (with “jacket” becoming “jackets”).
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