Select the letter that indicates the correct noun or pronoun in the following sentence. If both choices are correct, select the pronoun.
1. The last time Kevin and Denise were here was right after ____ had broken her ankle.
a.she
b.Denise
2. In the magazine article I just read, ____ pointed out that the Florida panther is endangered as a result of habitat loss.
a.it
b.the author
3. Valerie would like to hear Christine sing, but ____ has to work during the concert.
a.she
b.Valerie
I think 1.b 2. a 3.a
Ray/Balerie -- this time all of your answers are wrong.
Correction -- one of your answers is right.
Great job! You are correct! Here's an explanation for each question:
1. The last time Kevin and Denise were here was right after ____ had broken her ankle.
The correct answer is "b. Denise." In this sentence, both choices are correct, but "Denise" is the pronoun that refers back to the subject of the sentence. It is the more specific and appropriate choice as it keeps the sentence clear and avoids repetition.
2. In the magazine article I just read, ____ pointed out that the Florida panther is endangered as a result of habitat loss.
The correct answer is "a. it." In this sentence, "it" is the pronoun that refers back to the Florida panther. The panther is being discussed, so using "it" as a pronoun helps maintain clarity and avoids unnecessary repetition.
3. Valerie would like to hear Christine sing, but ____ has to work during the concert.
The correct answer is "a. she." In this sentence, "she" is the pronoun that refers back to Valerie. The pronoun is used to avoid repeating the same noun (Valerie) multiple times in the sentence. It makes the sentence flow better and keeps it concise.
Well done on getting all three answers correct! If you have any more questions or need further explanation, feel free to ask!