Daily Edit
Week 14
November 19-20
Monday November 19th
1st
subject/pronoun agreement
Because a pronoun REFERS to a noun or TAKES THE PLACE OF that noun, you have to use the correct
pronoun so that your reader clearly understands which noun your pronoun is referring to.
If the pronoun takes the place of a singular noun, you have to use a singular pronoun (he, she, him, her,
it, I, me, you).
Example: If a student parks a car on campus, he or she has to buy a parking sticker.
(NOT: If a student parks a car on campus, they have to buy a parking sticker.)
Remember: the words everybody, anybody, anyone, each, neither, nobody, someone, a person, etc.
are singular and take singular pronouns.
Everybody ought to do his or her best. (NOT: their best)
Neither of the girls brought her umbrella. (NOT: their umbrellas)
Write the following sentence using the correct pronoun:
Nobody brought their own food for lunch.
2nd
apostrophes/possessive vs contractions
Write in apostrophes where needed, to show possession (the student’s cellphone), or to help form a
two-word contraction properly (it is = it’s).
Lets go over to your house.
3rd
apostrophes/possessive vs contractions
Write in apostrophes where needed, to show possession (the student’s cellphone), or to help form a
two-word contraction properly (it is = it’s).
I feel that New Years Day is the best time for me to go skiing.
4th
subject/pronoun agreement
Because a pronoun REFERS to a noun or TAKES THE PLACE OF that noun, you have to use the correct
pronoun so that your reader clearly understands which noun your pronoun is referring to.
If the pronoun takes the place of a singular noun, you have to use a singular pronoun (he, she, him, her,
it, I, me, you).
Write the following sentence using the correct pronoun:
If a student wears a hat to school, they have to take it off and put it away.
5th
apostrophes/possessive vs contractions
Write in apostrophes where needed, to show possession (the student’s cellphone), or to help form a
two-word contraction properly (it is = it’s).
Im sure that it will work out.
6th
subject/pronoun agreement
Because a pronoun REFERS to a noun or TAKES THE PLACE OF that noun, you have to use the correct
pronoun so that your reader clearly understands which noun your pronoun is referring to.
If the pronoun takes the place of a singular noun, you have to use a singular pronoun (he, she, him, her,
it, I, me, you).
Write the following sentence using the correct pronoun:
Treat the customer as if they were guests in your home.
7th
apostrophes/possessive vs contractions
Write in apostrophes where needed, to show possession (the student’s cellphone), or to help form a
two-word contraction properly (it is = it’s).
The doctors office called to change my appointment today.
Answer Key:
1st
Nobody brought his or her own food for lunch. “Nobody” is singular—requires a singular
pronoun
2nd
Let’s go over to your house. Apostrophe on let’s—contraction for let us
3rd
I feel that New Year’s Day is the best time for me to go skiing. Apostrophe on year’s—indicates
which day it is
4th
If a student wears a hat to school, he or she has to take it off and put it away.
5th
I’m sure that it will work out. Apostrophe on I’m—contraction of ‘I am’
6th
Treat the customer as if she or he were a guest in your home.
7th The doctor’s office called to change my appointment today. Apostrophe on doctor’s—whose office
it is
Tuesday November 20th
1st
subject/pronoun agreement
Because a pronoun REFERS to a noun or TAKES THE PLACE OF that noun, you have to use the correct
pronoun so that your reader clearly understands which noun your pronoun is referring to.
If the pronoun takes the place of a singular noun, you have to use a singular pronoun (he, she, him, her,
it, I, me, you).
Example: If a student parks a car on campus, he or she has to buy a parking sticker.
(NOT: If a student parks a car on campus, they have to buy a parking sticker.)
Remember: the words everybody, anybody, anyone, each, neither, nobody, someone, a person, etc.
are singular and take singular pronouns.
Everybody ought to do his or her best. (NOT: their best)
Neither of the girls brought her umbrella. (NOT: their umbrellas)
Write the following sentence using the correct pronoun:
When a person comes to class, they should have their homework ready.
2nd
apostrophes/possessive vs contractions
Write in apostrophes where needed, to show possession (the student’s cellphone), or to help form a
two-word contraction properly (it is = it’s).
Bob and Gwens sailboat sank when it crashed against the rocks in the storm.
3rd
subject/pronoun agreement
Because a pronoun REFERS to a noun or TAKES THE PLACE OF that noun, you have to use the correct
pronoun so that your reader clearly understands which noun your pronoun is referring to.
If the pronoun takes the place of a singular noun, you have to use a singular pronoun (he, she, him, her,
it, I, me, you).
Write the following sentence using the correct pronoun:
If a student wants to pass this class, they must do all of their homework.
4th
apostrophes/possessive vs contractions
Write in apostrophes where needed, to show possession (the student’s cellphone), or to help form a
two-word contraction properly (it is = it’s).
I cant imagine that youd want to return that outfit; it looks great on you.
5th
subject/pronoun agreement
Because a pronoun REFERS to a noun or TAKES THE PLACE OF that noun, you have to use the correct
pronoun so that your reader clearly understands which noun your pronoun is referring to.
If the pronoun takes the place of a singular noun, you have to use a singular pronoun (he, she, him, her,
it, I, me, you).
Write the following sentence using the correct pronoun:
Anyone who hates animals should have their head examined.
6th
apostrophes/possessive vs contractions
Write in apostrophes where needed, to show possession (the student’s cellphone), or to help form a
two-word contraction properly (it is = it’s).
Can you see whether or not theyre coming?
7th
subject/pronoun agreement
Because a pronoun REFERS to a noun or TAKES THE PLACE OF that noun, you have to use the correct
pronoun so that your reader clearly understands which noun your pronoun is referring to.
If the pronoun takes the place of a singular noun, you have to use a singular pronoun (he, she, him, her,
it, I, me, you).
Write the following sentence using the correct pronoun:
Each student is responsible for their own learning.
Answer Key:
1st
When a person comes to class, he or she should have his or her homework ready.
2nd
Bob and Gwen’s sailboat sank when it crashed against the rocks in the storm. Apostrophe on
Gwen’s—whose sailboat it is
3rd
If a student wants to pass this class, she or he must do all of his or her homework.
4th
I can’t imagine that you’d want to return that outfit; it looks great on you. Apostrophes on
can’t—contraction cannot and you’d—contraction for you would
5th
Anyone who hates animals should have his or her head examined.
6th
Can you see whether or not they’re coming? Apostrophe—they’re contraction of ‘they are’
7th
Each student is responsible for his or her own learning.