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#GRAMMAR 2.10-2.12 TEST

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Grammar 2.10: Relative Pronouns

PART 1 of 3

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the relative pronoun in each sentence. (10 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer.
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Grandma remembers a time when radio shows were popular.

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I want to visit the island where my mother was born.

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The driver who ran the stop sign was careless.

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The children, whom we love dearly, need better education.

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Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died.

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The book, which is now out of print, has all the information you need.

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This is the movie that everyone is talking about.

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I don't like people who interrupt me.

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This painting, which I adore, is worth over a million dollars.

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The teacher, who was about to retire, began writing her memoirs.

Grammar 2.11: Pronoun-Noun Antecedent Agreement

PART 2 of 3

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the antecedent in each sentence. (10 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. (10 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: Maria and Sean thought the computer was just what _______________ needed to make their
business work.
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Antecedent: Maria and Sean thought the computer was just what _______________ needed to make their
business work.
(2 Words)

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Pronoun: Maria and Sean thought the computer was just what _______________ needed to make their
business work.

Sentence #2: The artists displayed _______________ paintings in the new gallery.
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Antecedent: The artists displayed _______________ paintings in the new gallery.
(1 Word)

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Pronoun: The artists displayed _______________ paintings in the new gallery.

Sentence #3: David forgot to pay _______________ club dues.
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Antecedent: David forgot to pay _______________ club dues.
(1 Word)

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Pronoun: David forgot to pay _______________ club dues.

Sentence #4: Most students in Ms. Cynkar’s class really enjoyed _______________ lessons.
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Antecedent: Most students in Ms. Cynkar’s class really enjoyed _______________ lessons.
(1 Word)

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Pronoun: Most students in Ms. Cynkar’s class really enjoyed _______________ lessons.

Sentence #5: Kristen organized _______________ desk for better efficiency.
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Antecedent: Kristen organized _______________ desk for better efficiency.
(1 Word)

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Pronoun: Kristen organized _______________ desk for better efficiency.

Sentence #6: My friends and I attended the football game; then _______________ walked uptown.
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Antecedent: My friends and I attended the football game; then _______________ walked uptown.
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Pronoun: My friends and I attended the football game; then _______________ walked uptown.

Sentence #7: Fred does not neglect _______________ health.
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Antecedent: Fred does not neglect _______________ health.
(1 Word)

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Pronoun: Fred does not neglect _______________ health.

Sentence #8: Jacob likes the game of soccer, so _______________ plays often.
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Antecedent: Jacob likes the game of soccer, so _______________ plays often.
(1 Word)

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Pronoun: Jacob likes the game of soccer, so _______________ plays often.

Sentence #9: Did Kay lose the assignment sheet from _______________ notebook?
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Antecedent: Did Kay lose the assignment sheet from _______________ notebook?
(1 Word)

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Pronoun: Did Kay lose the assignment sheet from _______________ notebook?

Sentence #10: The animal makes _______________ own unique sound.
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Antecedent: The animal makes _______________ own unique sound.
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Pronoun: The animal makes _______________ own unique sound.

Grammar 2.12: Possessive Pronoun-Indefinite Pronoun Agreement

PART 3 of 3

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the indefinite pronoun antecedent in each sentence. (10 points)
*You will write EXACTLY one word.

2. Write the possessive pronoun that agrees with the antecedent. (10 points)
*You will write EXACTLY one word.
Sentence #1: Somebody in the girls’ locker room is laughing so loudly that _______________ voice can be heard in the hallway.
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Antecedent: Somebody in the girls’ locker room is laughing so loudly that _______________ voice can be heard in the hallway.

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Pronoun: Somebody in the girls’ locker room is laughing so loudly that _______________ voice can be heard in the hallway.

Sentence #2: Both of his friends enjoyed _______________ dinner.
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Antecedent: Both of his friends enjoyed _______________ dinner.

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Pronoun: Both of his friends enjoyed _______________ dinner.

Sentence #3: Of all the guys, a few of them spent _______________ lunch hour practicing their lines for the play.
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Antecedent: Of all the guys, a few of them spent _______________ lunch hour practicing their lines for the play.

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Pronoun: Of all the guys, a few of them spent _______________ lunch hour practicing their lines for the play.

Sentence #4: Will any of the women on the staff cast _______________ vote against this proposal?
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Antecedent: Will any of the women on the staff cast _______________ vote against this proposal?

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Pronoun: Will any of the women on the staff cast _______________ vote against this proposal?

Sentence #5: Everybody has _______________ strong points.
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Antecedent: Everybody has _______________ strong points.

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Pronoun: Everybody has _______________ strong points.

Sentence #6: Of all the boys, not one failed to report to _______________ interview on time.
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Antecedent: Of all the boys, not one failed to report to _______________ interview on time.

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Pronoun: Of all the boys, not one failed to report to _______________ interview on time.

Sentence #7: When everyone last checked, none of the boys went to the prom without _______________ bowtie.
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Antecedent: When everyone last checked, none of the boys went to the prom without _______________ bowtie.

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Pronoun: When everyone last checked, none of the boys went to the prom without _______________ bowtie.

Sentence #8: None of the male cross-country runners finished with _______________ best time.
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Antecedent: None of the male cross-country runners finished with _______________ best time.

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Pronoun: None of the male cross-country runners finished with _______________ best time.

Sentence #9: Have several of the servers bussed the tables in _______________ area?
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Antecedent: Have several of the servers bussed the tables in _______________ area?

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Pronoun: Have several of the servers bussed the tables in _______________ area?

Sentence #10: One of the computers had games on _______________ hard drive.
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Antecedent: One of the computers had games on _______________ hard drive.

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Pronoun: One of the computers had games on _______________ hard drive.