COM150 Week 4 Exercise: Grammar Exercise 2
Resources: Axia
College Writing Resources Web Site and A Pocket Style Manual
Due Date: Day 3 [Individual]
forum
Read about pronouns in
A Pocket Style Manual.
Log on to the Writing
Resources Web Site at http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/axia/
1. Click on the Exercise
Central tab at the top of the page. 2. Go to the Exercise Central
category and select the topic listed. 3. Select the exercise number and
title and complete the practice exercises.
Copy and paste your
individual results for each exercise into a new post in your Individual forum.
The subject line of each post must inform the instructor which exercise you are
posting (for example, Exercise 123).
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Exercise Central Category
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Topics
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Exercise Central Exercises
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Pocket Style Manual Readings
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Grammar
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Pronouns
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36. Identifying
antecedents
37. Pronoun-antecedent
agreement
38. Pronoun-antecedent
agreement with indefinite pronouns
40. Pronoun case
41. Pronoun case for
who and whom
164. Vague pronouns
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pp. 36-44 in the Grammar
section
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36.
Identifying antecedents
Total Score: 10 out of 10, 100%
1
1. Sometimes, when cat owners are
ready for a new pet, they bring home a dog.
owners
cat
pet
new
1 out of 1
Correct. The antecedent of the pronoun they is owners.
owners
cat
pet
new
1 out of 1
Correct. The antecedent of the pronoun they is owners.
2. A dog can be fun and helpful if it
is trained properly.
helpful
fun
dog
can
1 out of 1
Correct. The antecedent of the pronoun it is dog.
helpful
fun
dog
can
1 out of 1
Correct. The antecedent of the pronoun it is dog.
3. Often, dogs adjust quickly to
change because they are pack animals.
adjust
animals
dogs
change
1 out of 1
Correct. The antecedent of the pronoun they is dogs.
adjust
animals
dogs
change
1 out of 1
Correct. The antecedent of the pronoun they is dogs.
4. A cat will adapt more easily if it
is prepared to meet a new companion.
companion
cat
adapt
more
1 out of 1
Correct. The antecedent of the pronoun it is cat.
companion
cat
adapt
more
1 out of 1
Correct. The antecedent of the pronoun it is cat.
5. For the most part, cats need to
know that they can escape from a situation at any moment.
need
part
situation
cats
1 out of 1
Correct. The antecedent of the pronoun they is cats.
need
part
situation
cats
1 out of 1
Correct. The antecedent of the pronoun they is cats.
6. A wise pet owner will pay more
attention to the dog than he or she will to the cat, which can usually
take care of itself.
dog
pet
owner
attention
1 out of 1
Correct. The antecedent of he or she is owner.
dog
pet
owner
attention
1 out of 1
Correct. The antecedent of he or she is owner.
7. Cat food should be elevated so
that it will not be disturbed by a hungry dog.
elevated
food
dog
Cat
1 out of 1
Correct. The antecedent of the pronoun it is food.
elevated
food
dog
Cat
1 out of 1
Correct. The antecedent of the pronoun it is food.
8. Because veterinarians are
concerned about causing animals stress, they recommend introducing a new
pet gradually into a home.
home
pet
animals
veterinarians
1 out of 1
Correct. The antecedent of the pronoun they is veterinarians.
home
pet
animals
veterinarians
1 out of 1
Correct. The antecedent of the pronoun they is veterinarians.
9. To avoid the risk of injury, a
child should stay away from any new pets until he or she is sure that it
is safe to approach them.
pets
risk
injury
child
1 out of 1
Correct. The antecedent of he or she is child.
pets
risk
injury
child
1 out of 1
Correct. The antecedent of he or she is child.
10. Problems caused by combining
pets in a household can be serious, and they should be discussed with an
expert.
household
pets
Problems
serious
1 out of 1
Correct. The antecedent of the pronoun they is Problems.
household
pets
Problems
serious
1 out of 1
Correct. The antecedent of the pronoun they is Problems.
Total Score: 9 out of 10, 90%
1
1. Parents and educators
are expressing ____ concerns about children's exposure to violence.
their
its
1 out of 1
Correct. The compound antecedent Parents and educators requires the plural pronoun their.
their
its
1 out of 1
Correct. The compound antecedent Parents and educators requires the plural pronoun their.
2. A movie or a game may
be harmful because of ____ violent images, some people believe.
their
its
1 out of 1
Correct. The compound antecedent movie or game requires the singular pronoun its.
their
its
1 out of 1
Correct. The compound antecedent movie or game requires the singular pronoun its.
3. Some parents and
teachers express ____ complaints to companies that make violent movies, toys,
and games.
their
its
1 out of 1
Correct. The compound antecedent parents and teachers requires the plural pronoun their.
their
its
1 out of 1
Correct. The compound antecedent parents and teachers requires the plural pronoun their.
4. Children or teenagers
may also be affected by ____ exposure to violent video games.
their
its
1 out of 1
Correct. The compound antecedent Children or teenagers requires the plural pronoun their.
their
its
1 out of 1
Correct. The compound antecedent Children or teenagers requires the plural pronoun their.
5. Many youngsters and
adults enjoy watching ____ favorite action movies.
their
its
1 out of 1
Correct. The compound antecedent youngsters and adults requires the plural pronoun their.
their
its
1 out of 1
Correct. The compound antecedent youngsters and adults requires the plural pronoun their.
6. Traditionally, either
the sidekick or the villain loses ____ life in most action films.
their
his or her
1 out of 1
Correct. The compound antecedent the sidekick or the villain requires the singular pronoun phrase his or her.
their
his or her
1 out of 1
Correct. The compound antecedent the sidekick or the villain requires the singular pronoun phrase his or her.
7. A woman or girl is
increasingly likely to see ____ favorite actress using a weapon in an action
movie.
her
their
1 out of 1
Correct. The compound antecedent woman or girl requires the singular pronoun her.
her
their
1 out of 1
Correct. The compound antecedent woman or girl requires the singular pronoun her.
8. Parents and experts
say ____ fear is that violent movies and games are leading to an increase in
real-life violence.
its
their
1 out of 1
Correct. The compound antecedent Parents and experts requires the plural pronoun their.
its
their
1 out of 1
Correct. The compound antecedent Parents and experts requires the plural pronoun their.
9. Either the president
or members of Congress may use ____ power to regulate violent movies and games
for children and teenagers.
their
its
1 out of 1
Correct. The part of the compound antecedent nearer the pronoun is members, so the plural their is correct.
their
its
1 out of 1
Correct. The part of the compound antecedent nearer the pronoun is members, so the plural their is correct.
10. To avoid government
regulation, either consumers or the entertainment industry must change ____
ways.
their
its
0 out of 1
Sorry, that response is incorrect. The part of the compound antecedent nearer the pronoun is industry, so the singular its is correct.
their
its
0 out of 1
Sorry, that response is incorrect. The part of the compound antecedent nearer the pronoun is industry, so the singular its is correct.
Total Score: 6 out of 10, 60%
1
1.
Some of the drivers on the road insist that their cars have standard transmissions.
Some of the drivers on the road insist that his or her cars have standard transmissions.
1 out of 1
Correct. The pronoun their agrees with its plural antecedent, Some.
Some of the drivers on the road insist that their cars have standard transmissions.
Some of the drivers on the road insist that his or her cars have standard transmissions.
1 out of 1
Correct. The pronoun their agrees with its plural antecedent, Some.
2.
Anyone who enjoys driving his or her standard shift car feels a greater sense of control.
Anyone who enjoys driving their standard shift car feels a greater sense of control.
0 out of 1
Sorry, that response is incorrect. The pronoun their does not agree with the singular antecedent Anyone.
Anyone who enjoys driving his or her standard shift car feels a greater sense of control.
Anyone who enjoys driving their standard shift car feels a greater sense of control.
0 out of 1
Sorry, that response is incorrect. The pronoun their does not agree with the singular antecedent Anyone.
3.
Someone who is experienced at shifting gears may improve their driving in slippery conditions.
Someone who is experienced at shifting gears may improve his or her driving in slippery conditions.
1 out of 1
Correct. His or her agrees with its singular antecedent, Someone.
Someone who is experienced at shifting gears may improve their driving in slippery conditions.
Someone who is experienced at shifting gears may improve his or her driving in slippery conditions.
1 out of 1
Correct. His or her agrees with its singular antecedent, Someone.
4.
Most of the cars people drive shift their own gears automatically.
Most of the cars people drive shift its own gears automatically.
0 out of 1
Sorry, that response is incorrect. The pronoun its does not agree with the plural antecedent Most.
Most of the cars people drive shift their own gears automatically.
Most of the cars people drive shift its own gears automatically.
0 out of 1
Sorry, that response is incorrect. The pronoun its does not agree with the plural antecedent Most.
5.
Many of the drivers asked feel that his or her automatic transmission cars are safer and more convenient to drive.
Many of the drivers asked feel that their automatic transmission cars are safer and more convenient to drive.
1 out of 1
Correct. The pronoun their agrees with its plural antecedent, Many.
Many of the drivers asked feel that his or her automatic transmission cars are safer and more convenient to drive.
Many of the drivers asked feel that their automatic transmission cars are safer and more convenient to drive.
1 out of 1
Correct. The pronoun their agrees with its plural antecedent, Many.
6.
Most prefer that he or she not have to think about shifting while driving.
Most prefer that they not have to think about shifting while driving.
1 out of 1
Correct. The pronoun they agrees with its plural antecedent, Most.
Most prefer that he or she not have to think about shifting while driving.
Most prefer that they not have to think about shifting while driving.
1 out of 1
Correct. The pronoun they agrees with its plural antecedent, Most.
7.
Everybody who drives must form his or her own opinion on using a standard transmission.
Everybody who drives must form their own opinion on using a standard transmission.
0 out of 1
Sorry, that response is incorrect. The pronoun their does not agree with the singular antecedent Everybody.
Everybody who drives must form his or her own opinion on using a standard transmission.
Everybody who drives must form their own opinion on using a standard transmission.
0 out of 1
Sorry, that response is incorrect. The pronoun their does not agree with the singular antecedent Everybody.
8.
Neither of the two types of drivers is happy when he or she must drive a car with an unfamiliar transmission.
Neither of the two types of drivers is happy when they must drive a car with an unfamiliar transmission.
0 out of 1
Sorry, that response is incorrect. The pronoun they does not agree with the singular antecedent Neither.
Neither of the two types of drivers is happy when he or she must drive a car with an unfamiliar transmission.
Neither of the two types of drivers is happy when they must drive a car with an unfamiliar transmission.
0 out of 1
Sorry, that response is incorrect. The pronoun they does not agree with the singular antecedent Neither.
9.
Several of the largest car makers are planning to phase out their standard transmission cars altogether.
Several of the largest car makers are planning to phase out its standard transmission cars altogether.
1 out of 1
Correct. The pronoun their agrees with its plural antecedent, Several.
Several of the largest car makers are planning to phase out their standard transmission cars altogether.
Several of the largest car makers are planning to phase out its standard transmission cars altogether.
1 out of 1
Correct. The pronoun their agrees with its plural antecedent, Several.
10.
Everyone may soon find an automatic transmission in their car.
Everyone may soon find an automatic transmission in his or her car.
1 out of 1
Correct. His or her agrees with its singular antecedent Everyone.
Everyone may soon find an automatic transmission in their car.
Everyone may soon find an automatic transmission in his or her car.
1 out of 1
Correct. His or her agrees with its singular antecedent Everyone.
Total Score: 6 out of 10, 60%
1
1. My sister enjoys
taking me to museums. ____ and I go often.
Her
She
1 out of 1
Correct. The pronoun is part of the compound subject of the sentence, so the subjective pronoun She is correct.
Her
She
1 out of 1
Correct. The pronoun is part of the compound subject of the sentence, so the subjective pronoun She is correct.
2. She knows more about
art than ____.
I
me
0 out of 1
Sorry, that response is incorrect. The comparison requires the subjective pronoun I (than I know).
I
me
0 out of 1
Sorry, that response is incorrect. The comparison requires the subjective pronoun I (than I know).
3. Her friend Hector is a
painter. Hector always shows his paintings to her and ____.
I
me
0 out of 1
Sorry, that response is incorrect. The pronoun is part of the compound object of the preposition to, so the objective pronoun me is correct.
I
me
0 out of 1
Sorry, that response is incorrect. The pronoun is part of the compound object of the preposition to, so the objective pronoun me is correct.
4. My sister wants to go
to art school. Hector and ____ think that's a great idea.
me
I
1 out of 1
Correct. The pronoun is part of the compound subject of the sentence, so the subjective pronoun I is correct.
me
I
1 out of 1
Correct. The pronoun is part of the compound subject of the sentence, so the subjective pronoun I is correct.
5. She is more likely to
listen to him than ____.
me
I
1 out of 1
Correct. The comparison requires the objective pronoun me (than to me).
me
I
1 out of 1
Correct. The comparison requires the objective pronoun me (than to me).
6. My sister and ____
also like to go out dancing.
he
him
0 out of 1
Sorry, that response is incorrect. The pronoun is part of the compound subject of the sentence, so the subjective pronoun he is correct.
he
him
0 out of 1
Sorry, that response is incorrect. The pronoun is part of the compound subject of the sentence, so the subjective pronoun he is correct.
7. I think I am a better
dancer than ____.
he
him
1 out of 1
Correct. The comparison requires the subjective pronoun he (than he is).
he
him
1 out of 1
Correct. The comparison requires the subjective pronoun he (than he is).
8. The two of them enjoy
hearing the newest bands. I am as eager to hear new songs as ____.
them
they
1 out of 1
Correct. The comparison requires the subjective pronoun they (as they are).
them
they
1 out of 1
Correct. The comparison requires the subjective pronoun they (as they are).
9. Because I am such a
good dancer, people watch me more than ____.
they
them
1 out of 1
Correct. The comparison requires the objective pronoun them (more than they watch them).
they
them
1 out of 1
Correct. The comparison requires the objective pronoun them (more than they watch them).
10. ____ three have to be
careful not to stay out too late.
We
Us
0 out of 1
Sorry, that response is incorrect. The pronoun is the subject of the sentence, so the subjective pronoun We is correct.
We
Us
0 out of 1
Sorry, that response is incorrect. The pronoun is the subject of the sentence, so the subjective pronoun We is correct.
Total Score: 4 out of 10, 40%
1
1. ____ was Lue Gim Gong?
Who
Whom
1 out of 1
Correct. Who is the subject of the sentence.
Who
Whom
1 out of 1
Correct. Who is the subject of the sentence.
2. ____ did he impress with his
skills as a grower of different varieties of fruit?
Who
Whom
1 out of 1
Correct. Whom is the object of the verb did impress.
Who
Whom
1 out of 1
Correct. Whom is the object of the verb did impress.
3. Lue was well known to other fruit
growers ____ wished to learn his secrets.
who
whom
1 out of 1
Correct. Who is the subject of the clause who wished to learn his secrets.
who
whom
1 out of 1
Correct. Who is the subject of the clause who wished to learn his secrets.
4. ____ did Lue see when he visited
his native China again? He saw his family.
Who
Whom
0 out of 1
Sorry. That response is incorrect. The pronoun is the object of the verb did see, so Whom is correct.
Who
Whom
0 out of 1
Sorry. That response is incorrect. The pronoun is the object of the verb did see, so Whom is correct.
5. His mother was the one ____
wanted him to marry, but he refused.
who
whom
0 out of 1
Sorry. That response is incorrect. The pronoun is the subject of the clause who wanted him to marry, so who is correct.
who
whom
0 out of 1
Sorry. That response is incorrect. The pronoun is the subject of the clause who wanted him to marry, so who is correct.
6. Lue was not the only Chinese
immigrant ____ worked in agriculture in the United States.
who
whom
1 out of 1
Correct. Who is the subject of the clause who worked in agriculture in the United States.
who
whom
1 out of 1
Correct. Who is the subject of the clause who worked in agriculture in the United States.
7. For ____ did Lue develop the
first hardy oranges that could be shipped around the world? He developed them
for botanist Fanny Burlingame on her farm in Florida.
who
whom
0 out of 1
Sorry. That response is incorrect. The pronoun is the object of the preposition For, so whom is correct.
who
whom
0 out of 1
Sorry. That response is incorrect. The pronoun is the object of the preposition For, so whom is correct.
8. He was also the one ____ invented
the Gim Gong grapefruit and the cherry currant.
who
whom
0 out of 1
Sorry. That response is incorrect. The pronoun is the subject of the clause who invented the Gim Gong grapefruit and the cherry currant, so who is correct.
who
whom
0 out of 1
Sorry. That response is incorrect. The pronoun is the subject of the clause who invented the Gim Gong grapefruit and the cherry currant, so who is correct.
9. To ____ did Lue give free samples
of his fruit and plants? Some say he gave away too much for free.
who
whom
0 out of 1
Sorry. That response is incorrect. The pronoun is the object of the preposition To, so whom is correct.
who
whom
0 out of 1
Sorry. That response is incorrect. The pronoun is the object of the preposition To, so whom is correct.
10. Many people in Florida loved the
man ____ worked so hard to improve the fruits grown in their state.
who
whom
0 out of 1
Sorry. That response is incorrect. The pronoun is the subject of the clause who worked so hard to improve the fruits grown in their state, so who is correct.
who
whom
0 out of 1
Sorry. That response is incorrect. The pronoun is the subject of the clause who worked so hard to improve the fruits grown in their state, so who is correct.
164. Vague pronouns completed
Total score: 8 out of 10, 80%
Total score: 8 out of 10, 80%
1.
I took the napkin out of the paper bag and threw it in the trash.
the napkin
the paper bag
The pronoun could refer to either antecedent.
0 out of 1
Sorry, that response is incorrect. Without more information, it is impossible to tell which antecedent (napkin or bag) the pronoun refers to.
the napkin
the paper bag
The pronoun could refer to either antecedent.
0 out of 1
Sorry, that response is incorrect. Without more information, it is impossible to tell which antecedent (napkin or bag) the pronoun refers to.
2.
Yelena studied for three days and nights and hardly got any sleep, but it
was worth it when she got her grade.
the lack of sleep
the studying
The pronoun could refer to either antecedent.
0 out of 1
Sorry, that response is incorrect. Without more information, it is impossible to tell what antecedent (the lack of sleep, the studying, or both) the pronoun refers to.
the lack of sleep
the studying
The pronoun could refer to either antecedent.
0 out of 1
Sorry, that response is incorrect. Without more information, it is impossible to tell what antecedent (the lack of sleep, the studying, or both) the pronoun refers to.
3.
Jorge didn't seem very interested when he and Brittany began dating. That
changed when Brittany's ex-boyfriend showed up at a party.
Jorge's lack of interest
the dating
The pronoun could refer to either antecedent.
1 out of 1
Correct. The pronoun makes the most sense referring to Jorge's lack of interest.
Jorge's lack of interest
the dating
The pronoun could refer to either antecedent.
1 out of 1
Correct. The pronoun makes the most sense referring to Jorge's lack of interest.
4.
When the vase hit the mirror, it broke into a million pieces.
the vase
the mirror
The pronoun could refer to either antecedent.
1 out of 1
Correct. Without more information, it is impossible to tell which antecedent (vase or mirror) the pronoun refers to.
the vase
the mirror
The pronoun could refer to either antecedent.
1 out of 1
Correct. Without more information, it is impossible to tell which antecedent (vase or mirror) the pronoun refers to.
5.
Our boss banned people from playing computer games after she caught people
neglecting their work. This disappointed those of us who don't abuse the
privilege.
the neglected work
the ban on computer games
The pronoun could refer to either antecedent.
1 out of 1
Correct. The pronoun makes the most sense referring to the ban on computer games.
the neglected work
the ban on computer games
The pronoun could refer to either antecedent.
1 out of 1
Correct. The pronoun makes the most sense referring to the ban on computer games.
6.
I had to convince my boss to give me a 5 percent raise. It wasn't easy.
the raise
the convincing
The pronoun could refer to either antecedent.
1 out of 1
Correct. The pronoun makes the most sense referring to the convincing.
the raise
the convincing
The pronoun could refer to either antecedent.
1 out of 1
Correct. The pronoun makes the most sense referring to the convincing.
7.
We finally found a house after searching for a long time. It was what we
wanted.
the searching
the house
The pronoun could refer to either antecedent.
1 out of 1
Correct. The pronoun makes the most sense referring to the house.
the searching
the house
The pronoun could refer to either antecedent.
1 out of 1
Correct. The pronoun makes the most sense referring to the house.
8.
I worked at home after my daughter started going to day care regularly. It
was peaceful and relaxing.
working at home
the daughter's going to day care
The pronoun could refer to either antecedent.
1 out of 1
Correct. The pronoun makes the most sense referring to working at home.
working at home
the daughter's going to day care
The pronoun could refer to either antecedent.
1 out of 1
Correct. The pronoun makes the most sense referring to working at home.
9.
The principal threatened to impose mandatory study periods and require school
uniforms. This made her extremely unpopular with the students.
the uniforms
mandatory study periods
The pronoun could refer to either antecedent.
1 out of 1
Correct. The pronoun could refer to either antecedent.
the uniforms
mandatory study periods
The pronoun could refer to either antecedent.
1 out of 1
Correct. The pronoun could refer to either antecedent.
10.
You can buy the textbook at the bookstore in the mall. It is
conveniently located.
the bookstore
the mall
The pronoun could refer to either antecedent.
1 out of 1
Correct. Without more information, it is impossible to tell which antecedent (bookstore or mall) the pronoun refers to.
the bookstore
the mall
The pronoun could refer to either antecedent.
1 out of 1
Correct. Without more information, it is impossible to tell which antecedent (bookstore or mall) the pronoun refers to.
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