Pronouns, Sentence Structure, and Apostrophes Quiz
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I fixed the leaking head gasket __________________.
A. Myself
B. Yourself
C. Itself
D. Himself
E. Herself
I’m guessing that you _____________ will be responsible for fixing the damage.
A. Yourself
B. Myself
C. Itself
D. Himself
E. Herself
Choose the sentence with the apostrophes used correctly.
A. The teacher was frustrated because all the boys’ coats were left in a pile in the classroom’s coat room.
B. The teacher was frustrated because all the boys coats were left in a pile in the classrooms coat room.
C. The teacher was frustrated because all the boy’s coats were left in a pile in the classrooms’ coat room.
D. The teacher was frustrated because all the boy’s coats were left in a pile in the classrooms coat room.
Choose the sentence with the apostrophes used correctly.
A. World War II was in the 1940’s, and its important to study its impact on the world.
B. World War II was in the 1940’s, and it’s important to study it’s impact on the world.
C. World War II was in the 1940s, and it’s important to study its impact on the world.
D. World War II was in the 1940s, and it’s important to study it’s impact on the world.
Because she wanted to be like her sister, Renee forced herself to practice each day.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Compound-complex
Fourteen tourists found ______ in an awkward situation when visiting the ruins.
A. Themselves
B. Myself
C. Yourself
D. Itself
E. Himself
When Tim saw the battleship itself, he knew that he had chosen the right profession.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Compound-complex
Charles himself will be piloting this aircraft across the Atlantic.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Compound-complex
We and the Smiths consider ______________ honored to be invited on this trip.
A. Ourselves
B. Myself
C. Yourself
D. Itself
E. Himself
The Corvette _______________ is sitting in the garage waiting for you to start it.
A. Itself
B. Myself
C. Yourself
D. Himself
E. Herself
You can choose a lawyer yourself, or one will be selected for you.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Compound-complex
When Tim saw the battleship itself, he knew that he had chosen the right profession.
A. Reflexive
B. Intensive
Choose the sentence with the apostrophes used correctly.
A. George and Tom’s old car was built in the ’60s and it’s paint has really faded over time.
B. George and Tom’s old car was built in the 60s and its paint has really faded over time.
C. George and Tom’s old car was built in the ’60’s and its paint has really faded over time.
D. George and Tom’s old car was built in the ’60s and its paint has really faded over time.
The accountants perjured themselves when testifying before Congress.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Compound-complex
After rescheduling three meetings, the president herself conducted the meeting.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Compound-complex
Choose the sentence with the apostrophes used correctly.
A. My name has 2 s’s in it and it’s really common.
B. My name has 2 ss in it and its really common.
C. My name has 2 s’s in it and its really common.
D. My name has 2 ss in it and it’s really common.
I bought myself a new pair of sunglasses for our trip to the beach.
A. Reflexive
B. Intensive
Because she wanted to be like her sister, Renee forced herself to practice each day.
A. Reflexive
B. Intensive
The soldiers themselves do not want to attack the enemy fort, but they were ordered to.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Compound-complex
Choose the sentence with the apostrophes used correctly.
A. Kylas dog Daisy has a new doghouse. Its got Daisys name painted above the door.
B. Kylas dog Daisy has a new doghouse. Its got Daisy’s name painted above the door.
C. Kyla’s dog Daisy has a new doghouse. It’s got Daisy’s name painted above the door.
D. Kyla’s dog Daisy has a new doghouse. Its got Daisy’s name painted above the door.
Andy, Toby, and I _________________________ are going to build the garage.
A. Ourselves
B. Myself
C. Yourself
D. Itself
E. Himself
Choose the sentence with the apostrophes used correctly.
A. They’re going to Evans’ cabin for the summer.
B. Theyre going to Evan’s cabin for the summer.
C. They’re going to Evan’s cabin for the summer.
D. Theyre going to Evans cabin for the summer.
I suggest that you yourselves figure out how to resolve this dispute.
A. Simple
B. Compound
C. Complex
D. Compound-complex
The dogs barked ___________________________ into a long, peaceful sleep.
A. Themselves
B. Myself
C. Yourself
D. Itself
E. Himself
You can choose a lawyer yourself, or one will be selected for you.
A. Reflexive
B. Intensive