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#GRAMMAR 2.11 PRACTICE (due date: Wednesday, February 2)

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50 questions

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DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the antecedent in each sentence. (25 points)
*Look at the number in parentheses to determine the exact number of words to highlight.
*If you have more than one antecedent, use a comma to separate it. However, do NOT do this for proper nouns.
(example: Bob, Max, and Jon went to the mall and they walked around. (3) ----- ANSWER: Bob, Max, Jon)
(example: Bob Johnson went to the mall and he walked around. (2) ----- ANSWER: Bob Johnson)

2. Write the pronoun that agrees with the antecedent. (25 points)
*You will write EXACTLY one word.
*Determine if you should use a subject, object, or possessive pronoun by looking at its function within
the sentence.
Sentence #1: Billy and Carol are amazing; I’ve never seen two people work together better than _______________ do.
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Antecedent: Billy and Carol are amazing; I’ve never seen two people work together better than _______________ do.
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Pronoun: Billy and Carol are amazing; I’ve never seen two people work together better than _______________ do.

Sentence #2: Sasha and Trina work every day after school because _______________ family needs the money.
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Antecedent: Sasha and Trina work every day after school because _______________ family needs the money. (2 Words)

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Pronoun: Sasha and Trina work every day after school because _______________ family needs the money.

Sentence #3: Just before we graduated, our class gave _______________ entire treasury to purchase some new computers for the school.
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Antecedent: Just before we graduated, our class gave _______________ entire treasury to purchase some new computers for the school.
(1 Word)

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Pronoun: Just before we graduated, our class gave _______________ entire treasury to purchase some new computers for the school.

Sentence #4: Norman and Natasha spent a lot of money on _______________ skiing gear.
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Antecedent: Norman and Natasha spent a lot of money on _______________ skiing gear.
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Pronoun: Norman and Natasha spent a lot of money on _______________ skiing gear.

Sentence #5: Camille wrote _______________ deepest feelings in the diary; its contents were private.
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Antecedent: Camille wrote _______________ deepest feelings in the diary; its contents were private.
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Pronoun: Camille wrote _______________ deepest feelings in the diary; its contents were private.

Sentence #6: The girl on the phone said her name was Jane, but _______________ sounded exactly like Maria.
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Antecedent: The girl on the phone said her name was Jane, but _______________ sounded exactly like Maria.
(1 Word)

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Pronoun: The girl on the phone said her name was Jane, but _______________ sounded exactly like Maria.

Sentence #7: Orville worked hard at accomplishing _______________ goals.
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Antecedent: Orville worked hard at accomplishing _______________ goals.
(1 Word)

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Pronoun: Orville worked hard at accomplishing _______________ goals.

Sentence #8: The tennis player had trouble controlling _______________ serves.
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Antecedent: The tennis player had trouble controlling _______________ serves.
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Pronoun: The tennis player had trouble controlling _______________ serves.

Sentence #9: When my dad and his three brothers were children, _______________ all shared one bicycle.
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Antecedent: When my dad and his three brothers were children, _______________ all shared one bicycle.
(2 Words)

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Pronoun: When my dad and his three brothers were children, _______________ all shared one bicycle.

Sentence #10: Congress passed forty-seven bills during _______________ last session.
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Antecedent: Congress passed forty-seven bills during _______________ last session.
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Pronoun: Congress passed forty-seven bills during _______________ last session.

Sentence #11: Albert and Teresa featured a live rabbit in _______________ science project.
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Antecedent: Albert and Teresa featured a live rabbit in _______________ science project.
(2 Words)

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Pronoun: Albert and Teresa featured a live rabbit in _______________ science project.

Sentence #12: The musicians performed _______________ program at the municipal auditorium.
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Antecedent: The musicians performed _______________ program at the municipal auditorium.
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Pronoun: The musicians performed _______________ program at the municipal auditorium.

Sentence #13: Marlene spent the evening studying for _______________ math test.
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Antecedent: Marlene spent the evening studying for _______________ math test.
(1 Word)

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Pronoun: Marlene spent the evening studying for _______________ math test.

Sentence #14: Most members of the Spanish club recommend it to _______________ friends.
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Antecedent: Most members of the Spanish club recommend it to _______________ friends.
(1 Word)

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Pronoun: Most members of the Spanish club recommend it to _______________ friends.

Sentence #15: Bill organized _______________ schedule to allow for extra leisure time.
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Antecedent: Bill organized _______________ schedule to allow for extra leisure time.
(1 Word)

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Pronoun: Bill organized _______________ schedule to allow for extra leisure time.

Sentence #16: My sisters and I finished our homework, and then _______________ watched television.
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Antecedent: My sisters and I finished our homework, and then _______________ watched television.
(2 Words)

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Pronoun: My sisters and I finished our homework, and then _______________ watched television.

Sentence #17: The Jones girls played _______________ best.
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Antecedent: The Jones girls played _______________ best.
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Pronoun: The Jones girls played _______________ best.

Sentence #18: The team is proud of _______________ record.
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Antecedent: The team is proud of _______________ record.
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Pronoun: The team is proud of _______________ record.

Sentence #19: Does anyone have an extra battery in _______________ locker?
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Antecedent: Does anyone have an extra battery in _______________ locker?
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Pronoun: Does anyone have an extra battery in _______________ locker?

Sentence #20: Harold is never too busy to help _______________ friends.
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Antecedent: Harold is never too busy to help _______________ friends.
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Pronoun: Harold is never too busy to help _______________ friends.

Sentence #21: Felipe left _______________ report on the kitchen table.
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Antecedent: Felipe left _______________ report on the kitchen table.
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Pronoun: Felipe left _______________ report on the kitchen table.

Sentence #22: Cats often give birth to _______________ kittens in secluded places.
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Antecedent: Cats often give birth to _______________ kittens in secluded places.
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Pronoun: Cats often give birth to _______________ kittens in secluded places.

Sentence #23: Carla left _______________ gloves in my car.
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Antecedent: Carla left _______________ gloves in my car.
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Pronoun: Carla left _______________ gloves in my car.

Sentence #24: The musician began tuning _______________ instrument.
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Antecedent: The musician began tuning _______________ instrument.
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Pronoun: The musician began tuning _______________ instrument.

Sentence #25: My parents have _______________ original copy of Kidnapped.
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Antecedent: My parents have _______________ original copy of Kidnapped.
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Pronoun: My parents have _______________ original copy of Kidnapped.