Transcript Pronoun Agreement - Mr. Riley's Class

Bellwork
(5/16/12)
• Pronoun quiz today!
–Have your pronoun notes out
from the past two weeks
(agreement: “agreement in
number/gender and person,”
“using correct case”
Advanced Pronoun Usage
1. Agreement in Number & Gender
2. Agreement in Person
3. Using Correct Case
Pronoun Review
pronoun – replaces a noun
antecedent- the noun that was replaced
Ex. Sheila took her brother to school.
Pronoun Agreement
• A pronoun must match its antecedent in
number:
– plural antecedent / plural pronoun
• The spies shared their secrets.
– singular antecedent / singular pronoun
• The group has its meeting here.
Practice
• Directions: Write each sentence, adding a
pronoun that agrees with the antecedent in
number.
– 1. People should protect _____ valuables.
– 2. The city got _____ name from the
Spanish.
– 3. The seniors wore _____ rings proudly.
– 4. Cars cost more than _____ owners expect.
– 5. The band starts _____ tour tomorrow.
Pronoun Agreement
• A pronoun must match its antecedent in gender.
– feminine antecedent / feminine pronouns
• she, her, and hers
• Freddy’s aunt takes pictures of her nephew.
– masculine antecedents / masculine pronouns
• he, him, and his
• Freddy’s father is embarrassed by his son.
– neutral antecedent / neutral pronoun
• it
• Venus has its orbit near to Earth.
– Plural antecedents / plural pronoun (gender doesn’t
matter)
• they, them, their, and theirs
• My parents took their vacation together.
Pronoun Agreement
– if gender of antecedent unknown, use he/she
or he or she or even s/he.
• My cousin returned their books to the library.
(incorrect)
• Everyone returned his or her books to the library.
(correct)
Practice
• Directions: Write each sentence, adding a
pronoun in each blank that agrees in
number/gender with the antecedent.
– 1. Mary turned in _____ report.
– 2. William will lend _____ book.
– 3. The teams are wearing _____ new
uniforms.
– 4. The vanilla has lost _____ flavor.
– 5. The officer will do _____ best.
– 6. The principal gave _____
recommendation.
Gender Issues
• The traditional use of the universal "he" appears
biased toward men and against women.
– Each student should save his questions toward the
end.
• Some groups and individuals have used nonstandard pronouns, hoping they will become
standard:
– hu, hus, hum, humself (for s/he, his/hers, him/her,
himself/herself)
– For now, just try to vary the order of he or she, she/he
as much as possible.
Bellwork
(5/8/12)
• Directions: Write each sentence and underline the
antecedent. Then fill the blank with a pronoun that
agrees with the antecedent in number and gender.
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1. Daniel left _____ sunglasses on the table.
2. The building lost _____ electricity yesterday afternoon.
3. These puppies still belong with _____ mother.
4. Somebody dropped _____ belongings on the floor.
5. Many good athletes spend _____ time training.
6. No one broke _____ promise about studying.
7. Nora placed _____ watch on the nightstand.
Agreement in Person
• pronouns must agree with antecedents in
person (1st, 2nd, or 3rd).
– 1st person pronouns = I, me, my, we, us, our
– 2nd person pronouns = you, your
– 3rd person pronouns = he, she, it, her, hers,
him, his, they, them, their, one, everybody,
etc.
Pronoun Antecedent Agreement
in Person
– Don’t confuse your reader by writing in 3rd
person and switching to 2nd or 1st person and
vice versa.
• When a person comes to class, you should have
homework ready. (incorrect)
• When a person comes to class, we should have
homework ready. (incorrect)
• When a person comes to class, he or she should
have homework ready. (correct)
Practice
• 1. People think that if you live in a big city life is easier.
• 2. I hate to proofread because editing is a boring thing
for you to do.
• 3. One should always leave your forwarding address.
• 4. My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving because you
never know what food will be served.
• 5. Why should I study literature? You don't get
anything out of it.
Novel Pre-Reading Activity
• The transition into teenage years involves
developing your personal identity.
• Write a paragraph that describes you and
explains what makes you unique.
– consider future goals and dreams; what you
value in friends; and favorite pets, sports,
music, books, movies, etc.
Bellwork
(5/10/12)
• Copy the “Case Forms of Personal
Pronouns” chart in the English textbook:
– English I: p. 550
– English II: p. 548
Using Correct Pronoun Case
• If the pronoun comes before the verb, use
nominative case.
– I [solved] the problem.
• If the pronoun comes after the verb,
use the objective case.
– Carlos [saved] me a seat.
Pronoun Case Practice
• Directions: 1) Write each sentence and bracket the
verbs. 2) Then underline the pronoun in the correct
case.
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1. (She, Her) was invited to attend the party.
2. The committee told (they, them) to write a new report.
3. Everyone asked (he, him) to speak at the event.
4. (We, Us) mothers often meet at the park with our
children.
– 5. The bakery manager told (we, us) that fresh muffins were
ready.
– 6. (They, Them) and the other tree dwellers relaxed at dawn.
Assignment
• Complete the following workbook pages
on your own:
– English I: p. 166 (1-10), p. 168 (6-15)
• bracket your verb before underlining the answer!
– English II: p. 140 (1-10). p. 142 (1-10)
• bracket your verb before underlining the answer!
Homework
• English I: Grammar textbook p. 553
(exercise 3, odd #s), p. 554 (exercise 4,
even #s), p. 555 (Review A, #2, 7,9, 10)
– You must write the sentences and bracket
your verbs to receive credit!
• English II: Grammar textbook p. 550
(Exercise 2, 1-10) and p.553 (1-10).
Bellwork
(5/11/12)
• Directions: Write each sentence. Then bracket the main verb
and underline the correct pronoun.
– 1. Jack and (I, me) decided to go out to dinner.
– 2. Mom and (we, us) posed for family pictures.
– 3. I took Christopher and (she, her) to the theater in New
York.
– 4. My parents and (they, them) reminisced about the past.
– 5. Sue and (he, him) decided to leave early.
– 6. The magician especially fascinated Ashley and (we, us).
– 7. Ashley and Christopher sent (I, me) a sweet note.
– 8. (We, Us) athletes practiced with the team.
– 9. (She, Her) and (I, me) drove to her house.
– 10. An usher showed (they, them) and (I, me) to our seats.
QUIZ WEDNESDAY!
Bellwork
(5/14/12)
• Directions: Write the sentences, choosing
the correct pronoun. Show your work!
– 1. He recommended both Jan and (I, me) for
the promotion.
– 2. Amy and (I, me) climbed into the airplane’s
cockpit.
– 3. I gave (he, him) and (she, her) money for
sodas.
– 4. Yesterday (we, us) read Nisei Daughter for
our book club.
– 5. The magician showed (we, us) magic
tricks.
Using Correct Pronoun Case
• Use the nominative case if the pronoun
follows a linking verb (“to be”—is/are, am
was/were, will be).
– The baseball pitcher [is] he.
– It [was] I in the farmhouse window.
Practice
• 1. The winner of the marathon is (she, her).
• 2. The ones you saw dancing were (we, us).
• 3. It was (he, him).
• 4. It may have been (he, him).
• 5. The winners will be (he, him).
Using Correct Pronoun Case
• Use the objective case for a pronoun
that follows a preposition.
– You [spoke] [to him] recently.
– [Next to her] I [placed] the chair.
Practice
• 1. The coaches rode with (we, us).
• 2. She is always polite to (he, him).
• 3. Between Vince and (he, him) sat an iguana.
• 4. With (they, them) were the Malone twins.
• 5. This message is from (she, her).
Assignment
• English I: Workbook pg. 170
• English II: Workbook pg. 144
QUIZ TOMORROW!
Bellwork
(5/15/12)
USE YESTERDAY’S
NOTES!
• Directions: Write each sentence and choose the correct pronoun. Show
your work!
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He chose Jennifer and (I, me) for the team.
My sister and (they, them) are good friends.
Luis visited (she, her) in Chicago last week.
(We, Us) singers practiced for the talent show.
– 5. Actually, it was (we, us) at the door last night.
– 6. The new member of the band will be (they, them).
– 7. The prankster is (he, him).
– 8. I left a coat with (they, them).
– 9. All that confusion was caused by (he, him).
– 10. The English professor approves highly of (we, us).
Assignment
• English I: Workbook page 172, 181
• English II: Workbook page 146-147, 156