Ashford eng121 week 3 quiz
1.
Question :
Please choose the proper pronoun for the sentence below:
Father Christmas is a character best known for _______ long, white beard.
Student Answer:
her
his
its
their Instructor Explanation:
For information on how to correct lack of pronoun-antecedent agreement, visit https://awc.ashford.edu/grammar-twenty-common-writing-errors.html
Points Received:
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Question 2.
Question :
Please choose the proper pronoun for the sentence below:
All children want to please ___________ parents.
Student Answer:
her
his
his or her
their Instructor Explanation:
For information on how to correct lack of pronoun-antecedent agreement, visit https://awc.ashford.edu/grammar-twenty-common-writing-errors.html
Points Received:
1 of 1 Comments:
Question 3.
Question :
Please choose the proper pronoun for the sentence below:
Each student must submit ___________ homework by noon.
Student Answer:
its
his
her or his
their Instructor Explanation:
For information on how to correct lack of pronoun-antecedent agreement, visit https://awc.ashford.edu/grammar-twenty-common-writing-errors.html
Points Received:
1 of 1 Comments:
Question 4.
Question :
Please choose the best revision for the sentence below:
The congregation was delighted with their new bus and sang its praises at the Wednesday night supper.
Student Answer:
The congregation was delighted with the new bus and sang its praises at the Wednesday night supper.
The congregation was delighted with the new bus. They sang its praises at the Wednesday night supper.
The congregation was delighted with their new bus. They gave thanks to it at the Wednesday night supper.
The congregation was delighted with the new bus and gave thanks at the Wednesday night supper. Instructor Explanation:
For information on how to correct vague pronoun references, visit
Question :
Please choose the proper pronoun for the sentence below:
Father Christmas is a character best known for _______ long, white beard.
Student Answer:
her
his
its
their Instructor Explanation:
For information on how to correct lack of pronoun-antecedent agreement, visit https://awc.ashford.edu/grammar-twenty-common-writing-errors.html
Points Received:
1 of 1 Comments:
Question 2.
Question :
Please choose the proper pronoun for the sentence below:
All children want to please ___________ parents.
Student Answer:
her
his
his or her
their Instructor Explanation:
For information on how to correct lack of pronoun-antecedent agreement, visit https://awc.ashford.edu/grammar-twenty-common-writing-errors.html
Points Received:
1 of 1 Comments:
Question 3.
Question :
Please choose the proper pronoun for the sentence below:
Each student must submit ___________ homework by noon.
Student Answer:
its
his
her or his
their Instructor Explanation:
For information on how to correct lack of pronoun-antecedent agreement, visit https://awc.ashford.edu/grammar-twenty-common-writing-errors.html
Points Received:
1 of 1 Comments:
Question 4.
Question :
Please choose the best revision for the sentence below:
The congregation was delighted with their new bus and sang its praises at the Wednesday night supper.
Student Answer:
The congregation was delighted with the new bus and sang its praises at the Wednesday night supper.
The congregation was delighted with the new bus. They sang its praises at the Wednesday night supper.
The congregation was delighted with their new bus. They gave thanks to it at the Wednesday night supper.
The congregation was delighted with the new bus and gave thanks at the Wednesday night supper. Instructor Explanation:
For information on how to correct vague pronoun references, visit