Common Core Language Progressive Skills

Students will be able to recognize and correct vague pronouns. L.6.1d Students will be able to recognize and correct vague pronouns.

EX: Dad told Uncle Al that he has a flat tire. Correct: EXPLANATION A personal pronoun should always have a clear, single, close, and logical antecedent. Incorrect: EX: Dad told Uncle Al that he has a flat tire. Correct: EX: Dad told Uncle Al that Dad had a flat tire. EX: Dad told Uncle Al that Uncle Al had a flat tire.

PRACTICE 1. The rules specify that (you, entrants) must be 16 years of age. 2. Dad called Mr. Sims as soon as (he, Dad) got home. 3. The guards object if (you, visitors) touch the exhibits. 4. Mom told Vera what (she, Mom) needed. 5. When will (they, the team) begin the new season?

PRACTICE ANSWERS 1. The rules specify that (entrants) must be 16 years of age. 2. Dad called Mr. Sims as soon as (Dad) got home. 3. The guards object if (visitors) touch the exhibits. 4. Mom told Vera what (Mom) needed. 5. When will (the team) begin the new season?

ACT PRACTICE I These fudge shops are so numerous that the local residents have even developed a special nickname for these tourists: I call the tourists “fudgies.” A. NO CHANGE B. One calls C. It calls D. They call

ACT PRACTICE I ANSWER These fudge shops are so numerous that the local residents have even developed a special nickname for these tourists: I call the tourists “fudgies.” A. NO CHANGE B. One calls C. It calls D. They call

ACT PRACTICE II I found that while we were struggling to maintain a B+ average, my brother was getting straight A’s. To make matters worse, he seemed to be enjoying himself. A. NO CHANGE B. he was C. I was D. they were

ACT PRACTICE II ANSWER I found that while we were struggling to maintain a B+ average, my brother was getting straight A’s. To make matters worse, he seemed to be enjoying himself. A. NO CHANGE B. he was C. I was D. they were

HOMEWORK OPTION Rewrite the following sentences, correcting any errors in pronoun usage. If a sentence does not need any changes, write Correct. 1. The movie was amusing, but they could have made it shorter. 2. Neither of the women shared their view with the committee. 3. Remove the stamps from the envelopes and give them to me. 4. To train for the marathon, you must run every day. 5. All three of those boys have finished their assignments. 6. Her mother told Hillary the news as soon as she walked into the room. 7. On the news it mentioned that unemployment rates are down. 8. One of those girls can’t find their ticket. 9. Amanda told Janet that she had to leave by 10 P.M. 10. To prepare for the exam, one should study all three chapters in the textbook.

HOMEWORK OPTION ANSWERS 1. The movie was amusing, but the director could have made it shorter. 2. Neither of the women shared her view with the committee. 3. Remove the stamps from the envelopes and give the stamps to me. 4. To train for the marathon,a contestant must run every day. 5. Correct. 6. Her mother told Hillary the news as soon as Hillary walked into the room. 7. On the news the announcer mentioned that unemployment rates are down. 8. One of those girls can’t find her ticket. 9. Amanda told Jane "I have to leave by 10 P.M." (other options are acceptable) 10. Correct.

EXTENDED LEARNING OPTION (Teacher Discretion) Have students identify correct and incorrect pronoun usage in a selection from a text they are currently studying.