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Question #1: What word substitutes for a noun (person, place, or thing) in the following sentence? Sharon said she would take the mauled cat to the vet.

• Sharon
• She
• Vet

Question #2: Who should be going on vacation in the following sentence? Annabell told Hilda that she should go on a vacation.

• Annabell
• Hilda
• Either Annabell or Hilda

Question #3: The pronouns 'this' and 'which' often cause errors in pronoun reference. To what noun or idea does the pronoun 'which' refer in the following sentence? The professor did not explain the assigned homework, which made Jennifer very angry.

• The assigned homework
• The professor's not explaining the homework
• Either the assigned homework or the professor's not explaining the homework

Question #4: Which sentence contains an error in pronoun reference?

• I don't drink beer because it gives me a headache.
• I failed math because they grade unfairly.
• I lost my job because the manager didn't like me.

Question #5: In which sentence do the stated antecedent and the following pronoun fail to agree?

• The baby slept peacefully in her crib.
• The children forgot to pick up their toys.
• My parents won't let me drive his car.

Question #6: Is the following sentence grammatically correct? Nobody remembered to finish their homework.

• Yes
• No

Question #7: Which of the following sentences contains an error in subject-verb agreement?

• Somebody in this room is the guilty party.
• Everyone in the dorms are excited about homecoming.
• One of my friends rides a skateboard to work every day.

Question #8: Choose two. Which sentences show correct subject-verb agreement?

• Someone from those districts call every day.
• Everything in the garage needs to be moved.
• Neither of those nurses enjoys changing bandages.

Question #9: Choose two. Which sentences contain correct agreement?

• This lesson, which are finally nearing the end, is long but important.
• This drink, which tastes like Coke, is really the next best thing.
• This hike, which is for novices like me, will last only two hours.

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