6th Grade Writing Flashcards: Correct Shifts In Pronoun Number

Study Correct Shifts In Pronoun Number in 6th Grade Writing with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Find and correct the pronoun shift: "The dogs chased its tail around the yard."

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ANSWER

Correct: "The dogs chased their tails around the yard.". 'Dogs' is plural, requiring plural 'their' not singular 'its.'

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What this deck covers

This deck focuses on Correct Shifts In Pronoun Number, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for 6th Grade Writing.

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Work through these flashcards in short sessions. Try to answer each prompt before flipping the card, then revisit any cards you miss until the explanation feels automatic.

Practice questions

1 of 12Practice questions for this set

Read the sentence below and choose the pronoun that correctly completes it without creating an inappropriate shift in pronoun number. "Marcus forgot his homework, so had to call his mom during lunch."

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