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The seasoned equestrian vaulters were determined to win it.
In your own words, identify the case of the underlined pronoun as well as the antecedent to which it refers. If the reference is ambiguous or indefinite, rewrite the sentence to correct the error.
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The pronoun "it" is in the objective case and refers to an unknown antecedent. The indefinite reference may be revised as follows to add clarity to the sentence:
The seasoned equestrian vaulters were determined to win the international competition.
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In your own words, explain how a pronoun in the objective case may function in a sentence. Write one example sentence for each function in your explanation.
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Pronouns in the objective case may function as a direct object, an indirect object, or an object of a preposition.
Lupa invited my sister and me to the equestrian vaulting finals.
Lupa gave us free tickets to the equestrian vaulting finals.
We received tickets to the equestrian vaulting finals from her.
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Which sentence correctly uses a pronoun in the objective case as an indirect object?
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The judges gave us a score that solidified the first-place position.
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The youngest equestrian vaulter at the competition is she.
Determine the case and function of the underlined pronoun.
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nominative; predicate nominative
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The judges will notice our skill when we perform stunts on the cantering horse.
Determine the case and function of the underlined pronoun.
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possessive; adjective
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Steven and she have been practicing a spectacular new lift to showcase in the competition.
Determine the case and function of the underlined pronoun.
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objective; indirect object
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Team France will perform a high-energy freestyle routine upon their championship horse.
In your own words, identify the case of the underlined pronoun as well as the antecedent to which it refers. If the reference is ambiguous or indefinite, rewrite the sentence to correct the error.
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The pronoun "their" is in the possessive case and clearly refers to the antecedent "Team France."
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In your own words, explain how a pronoun in the nominative case may function in a sentence. Write one example sentence for each function in your explanation.
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Pronouns in the nominative case may function as a subject or a predicate nominative.
They will provide tough competition for the rest of the vaulters.
The most experienced vaulter is he.
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Nathan told Nadir that his nerves would impact the horse's ability to carry them through the competition.
In your own words, identify the case of the underlined pronoun as well as the antecedent to which it refers. If the reference is ambiguous or indefinite, rewrite the sentence to correct the error.
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Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information:
The pronoun "his" is in the nominative case and may refer to the antecedents Nathan or Nadir. The ambiguous reference may be revised as follows to clear up any confusion:
After noticing that Nadir was nervous, Nathan told him that nerves would impact the horse's ability to carry them through the competition.
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Fellow competitors applauded Catharina and him for their freestyle vaulting routine.
Determine the case and function of the underlined pronoun.
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objective; direct object
