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Grammar Foundations
Grammar Foundations: Grade 6 Practice
Grade 6 L.6.1 16 identify · 11 fix
Standard: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking, including subjective/objective/possessive pronoun case, intensive pronouns, recognizing pronoun shifts, and correcting vague pronouns.

What to Do

  1. Phase 1 — Identify: Read each sentence. Bubble in the option that names the error (or "No Error").
  2. Phase 2 — Fix: Read the original sentence and the instruction. Rewrite it correctly on the lines below.
  3. Use the checklist at the end to review your work.

Assignment Overview

Welcome to GRAMMAR POWER PRACTICE. You'll wrangle pronoun case, untangle vague references, lock down pronoun consistency, and set off nonrestrictive clauses with the right commas.

Phase 1: Identify the Error
1
Me and him signed up for the robotics club after school.
  1. Pronoun Case Error ✓ Correct
  2. Vague Pronoun
  3. Pronoun Shift
  4. No Error
Why: When pronouns are the subject, use subjective case: 'He and I signed up for the robotics club.' Try each pronoun alone — you wouldn't say 'Me signed up' or 'Him signed up.'
2
The science teacher gave the best lab equipment to Carlos and I.
  1. Pronoun Shift
  2. Pronoun Case Error ✓ Correct
  3. Punctuation Error
  4. No Error
Why: After a preposition like 'to,' use objective case: 'to Carlos and me.' Try it alone — you wouldn't say 'gave the equipment to I.'
3
Between you and I, that movie was way overhyped on social media.
  1. Vague Pronoun
  2. No Error
  3. Pronoun Case Error ✓ Correct
  4. Pronoun Shift
Why: 'Between' is a preposition, so it needs objective case: 'between you and me.' You wouldn't say 'between I.'
4
When Jake showed Marcus his new phone, he dropped it on the floor.
  1. Pronoun Case Error
  2. Vague Pronoun ✓ Correct
  3. Punctuation Error
  4. No Error
Why: Who dropped the phone — Jake or Marcus? The pronoun 'he' could refer to either person, making the meaning unclear.
5
The coach told the referee that he made a bad call.
  1. Pronoun Shift
  2. No Error
  3. Vague Pronoun ✓ Correct
  4. Pronoun Case Error
Why: Who made the bad call — the coach or the referee? The pronoun 'he' is vague because it could refer to either person.
6
Mia put her phone on the speakers, and then it stopped working.
  1. Punctuation Error
  2. Pronoun Case Error
  3. Vague Pronoun ✓ Correct
  4. No Error
Why: What stopped working — the phone or the speakers? The pronoun 'it' could refer to either, making the sentence confusing.
7
When a student joins the school band, you have to practice every morning.
  1. Vague Pronoun
  2. Pronoun Case Error
  3. Pronoun Shift ✓ Correct
  4. No Error
Why: The sentence starts with 'a student' (third person) but shifts to 'you' (second person). It should say 'he or she has to practice' or 'they have to practice.'
8
If someone wants to make the basketball team, you need to attend every tryout session.
  1. No Error
  2. Pronoun Shift ✓ Correct
  3. Punctuation Error
  4. Vague Pronoun
Why: The sentence shifts from 'someone' (third person) to 'you' (second person). It should stay consistent: 'someone...they need to attend' or 'you...you need to attend.'
9
Students should charge their tablets at home so you don't run out of battery during class.
  1. Pronoun Case Error
  2. Vague Pronoun
  3. No Error
  4. Pronoun Shift ✓ Correct
Why: The sentence starts with 'students...their' (third person plural) but shifts to 'you' (second person). It should say 'so they don't run out of battery.'
10
Ms. Rivera who has coached volleyball for ten years led the team to the championships.
  1. Pronoun Shift
  2. Pronoun Case Error
  3. Punctuation Error ✓ Correct
  4. No Error
Why: The phrase 'who has coached volleyball for ten years' is a nonrestrictive clause — it adds extra info but isn't essential. It needs commas: 'Ms. Rivera, who has coached volleyball for ten years, led the team.'
11
The new app which was designed by a teenager became the most downloaded game this year.
  1. Vague Pronoun
  2. No Error
  3. Pronoun Case Error
  4. Punctuation Error ✓ Correct
Why: The clause 'which was designed by a teenager' is nonrestrictive — it gives bonus info. Set it off with commas: 'The new app, which was designed by a teenager, became the most downloaded game.'
12
She and I worked together on the science experiment about plant growth.
  1. Pronoun Case Error
  2. Vague Pronoun
  3. Pronoun Shift
  4. No Error ✓ Correct
Why: This sentence is correct! 'She and I' uses proper subjective case because they are the subject of the sentence.
13
The concert tickets, which sold out in minutes, were for our favorite band.
  1. Punctuation Error
  2. No Error ✓ Correct
  3. Pronoun Case Error
  4. Vague Pronoun
Why: This sentence is correct! The nonrestrictive clause 'which sold out in minutes' is properly set off with commas.
14
If students want to enter the art show, they should submit their work by Friday.
  1. Pronoun Shift
  2. No Error ✓ Correct
  3. Vague Pronoun
  4. Punctuation Error
Why: This sentence is correct! The pronouns stay consistent — 'students...they...their' are all third person plural.
15
The drama club president herself organized the entire fundraiser for new costumes.
  1. Pronoun Case Error
  2. Pronoun Shift
  3. No Error ✓ Correct
  4. Vague Pronoun
Why: This sentence is correct! 'Herself' is an intensive pronoun that properly emphasizes 'the drama club president.' It adds emphasis, not extra meaning.
16
Mr. Daniels, the music teacher, gave the best instruments to her and me.
  1. Pronoun Case Error
  2. No Error ✓ Correct
  3. Punctuation Error
  4. Pronoun Shift
Why: This sentence is correct! 'Her and me' is proper objective case after 'to.' The appositive 'the music teacher' is correctly set off with commas.
Phase 2: Fix the Sentence
1
Pronoun Case Error
Her and me are starting a podcast about our favorite video games.
Fix the pronoun case error in this sentence.
💡 Hint: When pronouns are the subject, use 'she' and 'I.' Try each one alone — 'Her is starting' sounds wrong.
Answer: She and I are starting a podcast about our favorite video games.
2
Pronoun Case Error
The group project was assigned to Alex, Priya, and I.
Fix the pronoun case error in this sentence.
💡 Hint: After 'to,' you need objective case. Try it alone — 'assigned to I' sounds wrong.
Answer: The group project was assigned to Alex, Priya, and me.
3
Pronoun Case Error
Him and his brother built an amazing model volcano for the science fair.
Fix the pronoun case error in this sentence.
💡 Hint: The pronoun is the subject of the sentence. You wouldn't say 'Him built a volcano.'
Answer: He and his brother built an amazing model volcano for the science fair.
4
Vague Pronoun
When Aiden texted Noah, he was at soccer practice.
Rewrite this sentence so the meaning is clear. Choose who was at soccer practice.
💡 Hint: Replace the vague pronoun 'he' with the specific person's name.
Answer: When Aiden texted Noah, Noah was at soccer practice.
Also accept: When Aiden texted Noah, Aiden was at soccer practice.
5
Vague Pronoun
Emily told Ms. Chen that she needed to leave early.
Rewrite this sentence so the meaning is clear. Choose who needed to leave early.
💡 Hint: Replace the vague pronoun 'she' with the name of the person who needed to leave.
Answer: Emily told Ms. Chen that Emily needed to leave early.
Also accept: Emily told Ms. Chen that Ms. Chen needed to leave early.
6
Vague Pronoun
The phone fell off the desk and cracked it.
Rewrite this sentence so the meaning is clear.
💡 Hint: What got cracked — the phone or the desk? Reword so the reader knows.
Answer: The phone fell off the desk and cracked the screen.
7
Pronoun Shift
When a person joins social media, you should think carefully about your privacy settings.
Fix the pronoun shift so the sentence stays in one person.
💡 Hint: The sentence starts with 'a person' (third person) but shifts to 'you' (second person). Make it consistent.
Answer: When a person joins social media, they should think carefully about their privacy settings.
Also accept: When you join social media, you should think carefully about your privacy settings.
8
Pronoun Shift
If someone finds a lost phone in the hallway, you should turn it in to the main office.
Fix the pronoun shift so the sentence stays consistent.
💡 Hint: 'Someone' is third person, but 'you' is second person. Pick one and stick with it.
Answer: If someone finds a lost phone in the hallway, they should turn it in to the main office.
Also accept: If you find a lost phone in the hallway, you should turn it in to the main office.
9
Punctuation Error
The school musical which featured over forty students was the best show of the year.
Add commas to set off the nonrestrictive clause.
💡 Hint: The clause 'which featured over forty students' is extra information. Set it off with commas on both sides.
Answer: The school musical, which featured over forty students, was the best show of the year.
10
Punctuation Error
Our math teacher Mr. Kowalski who also coaches track assigned a challenging word problem.
Add commas to set off the nonrestrictive elements.
💡 Hint: Both 'Mr. Kowalski' and 'who also coaches track' are extra details about the math teacher. Set them off with commas.
Answer: Our math teacher, Mr. Kowalski, who also coaches track, assigned a challenging word problem.
11
Punctuation Error
The final project a ten-page research paper is due at the end of the semester.
Add punctuation to set off the parenthetical element. You can use commas, dashes, or parentheses.
💡 Hint: The phrase 'a ten-page research paper' is an appositive that renames 'the final project.' Set it off with commas, dashes, or parentheses.
Answer: The final project, a ten-page research paper, is due at the end of the semester.
Also accept: The final project — a ten-page research paper — is due at the end of the semester. · The final project (a ten-page research paper) is due at the end of the semester.

Before You Turn In

I completed Step : Identify Errors
I completed Step : Fix Sentences
I answered every item
I went back and reviewed any items I was unsure about

Reflection

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