Language Standards: Grammar and Usage in Writing and Speaking (CCSS.L.6.1)
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Common Core 6th Grade ELA › Language Standards: Grammar and Usage in Writing and Speaking (CCSS.L.6.1)
Which option corrects the error in the sentence? "During the clean-up, the principal thanked Zoe and I for staying late, but her and me actually arrived early to set up chairs. We didn't mind helping."
During the clean-up, the principal thanked Zoe and me for staying late, but she and I actually arrived early to set up chairs. We didn't mind helping.
During the clean-up, the principal thanked Zoe and I for staying late, but she and me actually arrived early to set up chairs. We didn't mind helping.
During the clean-up, the principal thanked she and I for staying late, but her and me actually arrived early to set up chairs. We didn't mind helping.
During the clean-up, the principal thanked Zoe and myself for staying late, but her and I actually arrived early to set up chairs. We didn't mind helping.
Explanation
Me is the objective case after thanked (the object), and she and I are subjects of arrived. The other options either use the wrong case (her, me, she) or misuse myself.
Which revision best corrects the pronoun use (and uses an intensive pronoun for emphasis, if helpful)? "For the science fair, email Tasha or myself; the principal asked myself to schedule times. If the slots fill up, myself will open a second day so everyone can present."
For the science fair, email Tasha or me; the principal asked myself to schedule times. If the slots fill up, I will open a second day so everyone can present.
For the science fair, email Tasha or myself; the principal asked me to schedule times. If the slots fill up, I will open a second day so everyone can present.
For the science fair, email Tasha or me; the principal asked me to schedule times. If the slots fill up, I myself will open a second day so everyone can present.
For the science fair, email Tasha or I; the principal asked me to schedule times. If the slots fill up, myself will open a second day so everyone can present.
Explanation
Me is correct as the object (email ... me), and me after asked. I myself is an intensive pronoun used for emphasis. The other options keep the misuse of myself or create a new case error (I).
Which revision best fixes the inappropriate shifts in person and number? "When a student studies for a quiz, you usually remember more, and then we feel proud. If people do not prepare, I forget steps and you can't help them during group work."
When a student studies for a quiz, you usually remember more, and then we feel proud. If people do not prepare, I forget steps and you can't help them during group work.
When students study for a quiz, they usually remember more, and then they feel proud. If people do not prepare, they forget steps and cannot help others during group work.
When a student studies for a quiz, he or she usually remembers more, and then we feel proud. If people do not prepare, he or she forgets steps and you can't help them during group work.
When you study for a quiz, you usually remembers more, and then you feel proud. If people do not prepare, you forget steps and they can't help your group.
Explanation
B keeps person and number consistent (third-person plural: students/they/they). A and C still shift between you/we/he or she, and D has a subject–verb agreement error and shifts to they in the second sentence.
Which revision best clarifies the pronoun use? "When Lily texted Maya after rehearsal, she said she got the lead, which surprised her. Later, she called her to celebrate."
When Lily texted Maya after rehearsal, she said she got the lead, which surprised her. Later, she called her to celebrate.
When Lily texted Maya after rehearsal, Lily said she got the lead, which surprised her. Later, she called her to celebrate.
When Lily texted Maya after rehearsal, she said Maya got the lead, which surprised her. Later, Maya called her to celebrate.
When Lily texted Maya after rehearsal, Lily said that Lily had gotten the lead, which surprised Maya. Later, Maya called Lily to celebrate.
Explanation
D removes ambiguity by repeating the names, making it clear that Lily got the lead and Maya was surprised and later called Lily. The other options keep unclear pronouns (she/her) with multiple possible antecedents.
Me and Carlos carried the poster to the library for the showcase. Later, Ms. Patel said the principal would thank him and me during announcements.
Which option corrects the error in the sentences?
Carlos and me carried the poster to the library for the showcase. Later, Ms. Patel said the principal would thank him and me during announcements.
Carlos and I carried the poster to the library for the showcase. Later, Ms. Patel said the principal would thank him and me during announcements.
I and Carlos carried the poster to the library for the showcase. Later, Ms. Patel said the principal would thank he and I during announcements.
Me and Carlos carried the poster to the library for the showcase. Later, Ms. Patel said the principal would thank him and I during announcements.
Explanation
B uses the subjective case for the subject (Carlos and I) and keeps the correct objective case (him and me). A keeps the wrong subject case, C creates new case errors, and D uses I as an object.
Jada and myself will bring snacks for the field trip tomorrow. If Ms. Lee needs help loading, she can call myself after school so we can plan.
Which revision corrects the misuse of the intensive/reflexive pronoun?
Jada and me will bring snacks for the field trip tomorrow. If Ms. Lee needs help loading, she can call myself after school so we can plan.
Jada and myself will bring snacks for the field trip tomorrow. If Ms. Lee needs help loading, she can call me after school so we can plan.
Jada and me will bring snacks for the field trip tomorrow. If Ms. Lee needs help loading, she can call me after school so we can plan.
Jada and I will bring snacks for the field trip tomorrow. If Ms. Lee needs help loading, she can call me after school so we can plan.
Explanation
D uses I as a subject and me as an object; myself is not needed. A and C misuse me as a subject, and A also misuses myself. B keeps the incorrect intensive pronoun in the first clause.
When a reader starts a new book, you should set aside time each day to read, because they will finish it faster and enjoy the story more.
Which revision corrects the inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person?
When readers start a new book, they should set aside time each day to read, because they will finish it faster and enjoy the story more.
When a reader starts a new book, you should set aside time each day to read, because they will finish it faster and enjoy the story more.
When a reader starts a new book, he or they should set aside time each day to read, because they will finish it faster and enjoy the story more.
When readers starts a new book, you should set aside time each day to read, because they will finish it faster and enjoy the story more.
Explanation
A makes the subject and pronouns consistent (readers/they). B keeps the shift from third person to second person, C mixes singular and plural pronouns, and D has a person shift and a subject–verb agreement error.
After study hall, Lena borrowed a novel from Morgan and texted her that she would return it tomorrow because it was due at the library.
Which revision best clarifies the pronoun use and removes vague references?
After study hall, Lena borrowed a novel from Morgan and texted her that she would return it tomorrow because it was due at the library.
After study hall, Lena borrowed a novel from Morgan and texted Morgan that she would return it tomorrow because it was due at the library.
After study hall, Lena borrowed a novel from Morgan and texted Morgan that Lena would return the book tomorrow because the novel was due at the library.
After study hall, Lena borrowed a novel, and they texted Morgan that Lena would return it tomorrow because it was due at the library.
Explanation
C replaces vague pronouns with clear nouns (Lena, Morgan, the book/the novel), removing ambiguity. A is unchanged, B still leaves she unclear, and D introduces an incorrect they with a singular subject.
Whom is leading the assembly tomorrow—Jonah or Mia? After the vote during homeroom, the principal will announce the choice at lunch so everyone can cheer. Which option corrects the pronoun case error?
Who is leading the assembly tomorrow—Jonah or Mia? After the vote during homeroom, the principal will announce the choice at lunch so everyone can cheer.
Whom is leading the assembly tomorrow—Jonah or Mia? After the vote during homeroom, the principal will announce the choice at lunch so everyone can cheer.
Whomever is leading the assembly tomorrow—Jonah or Mia? After the vote during homeroom, the principal will announce the choice at lunch so everyone can cheer.
Who is leading the assembly tomorrow—him or she? After the vote during homeroom, the principal will announce the choice at lunch so everyone can cheer.
Explanation
Use who as the subject of is leading. Whom is objective case and is incorrect here. The whomever option is also objective and wrong, and the last choice introduces new case errors (him/she).
I brought snacks for the group, but please give the money to myself at the end. If I forget, remind me after cleanup in the gym. Which option corrects the error in the sentence?
I brought snacks for the group, but please give the money to myself at the end. If I forget, remind me after cleanup in the gym.
I brought snacks for the group, but please give the money to me at the end. If I forget, remind me after cleanup in the gym.
I brought snacks for the group, but please give the money to I at the end. If I forget, remind me after cleanup in the gym.
I brought snacks for the group, but please give the money to myself and I at the end. If I forget, remind me after cleanup in the gym.
Explanation
Use me as the object of the preposition to. Myself is an intensive/reflexive pronoun and is not correct unless referring back to I in the same clause. Using I or myself and I creates new case errors.