Common Writing Problems: Pronouns

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Lesson 1 PronounsActivity 1.3 Correct Pronoun Forms (p. 82)Directions: The following sentences each contain one error in pronoun forms. Write each sentence correctly.

1. Isabel and he need some information from Darrell and she.

2. One bird has built it’s nest there for the last five years.

Common Writing Problems: Pronouns

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Lesson 1 PronounsActivity 1.3 Correct Pronoun Forms (p. 82)Directions: The following sentences each contain one error in pronoun forms. Write each sentence correctly.

1. Isabel and he need some information from Darrell and she.

Isabel and he need some information from Darrell and her.

2. One bird has built it’s nest there for the last five years.

Common Writing Problems: Pronouns

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Lesson 1 PronounsActivity 1.3 Correct Pronoun Forms (p. 82)Directions: The following sentences each contain one error in pronoun forms. Write each sentence correctly.

1. Isabel and he need some information from Darrell and she.

Isabel and he need some information from Darrell and her.

2. One bird has built it’s nest there for the last five years.

One bird has built its nest there for the last five years.

Common Writing Problems: Pronouns

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Lesson 1 PronounsActivity 1.3 Correct Pronoun Forms (p. 82)

3. “Your not going to buy those shoes, are you?” Mom asked Lin and me.

4. Its no surprise that your backpack was gone when you returned.

Common Writing Problems: Pronouns

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Lesson 1 PronounsActivity 1.3 Correct Pronoun Forms (p. 82)

3. “Your not going to buy those shoes, are you?” Mom asked Lin and me.

“You’re not going to buy those shoes, are you?” Mom asked Lin and me.

4. Its no surprise that your backpack was gone when you returned.

Common Writing Problems: Pronouns

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Lesson 1 PronounsActivity 1.3 Correct Pronoun Forms (p. 82)

3. “Your not going to buy those shoes, are you?” Mom asked Lin and me.

“You’re not going to buy those shoes, are you?” Mom asked Lin and me.

4. Its no surprise that your backpack was gone when you returned.

It’s no surprise that your backpack was gone when you returned.

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Lesson 1 PronounsActivity 1.3 Correct Pronoun Forms (p. 82)

5. Susan and I believe that you’re there best candidate.

Common Writing Problems: Pronouns

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Lesson 1 PronounsActivity 1.3 Correct Pronoun Forms (p. 82)

5. Susan and I believe that you’re there best candidate.

Susan and I believe that you’re their best candidate.