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9.89 Frequently Confused Pronouns and Contractions Worksheet

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This Intro to Lit English worksheet provides structured practice on 9.89 Frequently Confused Pronouns and Contractions. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Frequently Confused Pronouns and Contractions - Distinguish and correct errors with pronoun case and commonly confused pronoun–contraction pairs (your/you’re, their/they’re, its/it’s) in context. (CCSS L.9–10.1, L.9–10.2; CA L.9–10.1, L.9–10.2; MA L.9–10.1, L.9–10.2; NY 9L1, 9L2; VA 9.LU.1–2; TX §110.36(c)(9)(D); FL ELA.9.C.3.1)

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Intro to Lit

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English

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English Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Which revision best corrects all pronoun and contraction errors?

ARosa and me think its important that students check whose work they cite.

BRosa and I think its important that students check who's work they cite.

CMe and Rosa think it's important that students check who's work they cite.

DRosa and I think it's important that students check whose work they cite.

Solution & Explanation:Use "Rosa and I" as the subject, "it's" for "it is," and "whose" to show possession of the work.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Which sentence uses an intensive or reflexive pronoun correctly?

AMyself checked the pronoun references before publication.

BThe editor gave Luis and herself the pronoun references.

CThe editor herself checked the pronoun references before publication.

DThe editor and myself checked the pronoun references before publication.

Solution & Explanation:"Herself" correctly intensifies "The editor." The other options misuse a reflexive pronoun as a subject or ordinary object.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Which revision best removes pronoun ambiguity while keeping the meaning clear?

AWhen Layla emailed Priya, she said her draft was missing its conclusion.

BWhen Layla emailed Priya, Layla said Priya's draft was missing its conclusion.

CWhen Layla emailed Priya, she said your draft was missing it's conclusion.

DWhen Layla emailed Priya, Priya said Layla's draft was missing its conclusion.

Solution & Explanation:The best revision names both people and clarifies whose draft is missing its conclusion. It also keeps "its" as a possessive pronoun.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Intro to Lit English students. It aligns with educational standard ELA.9.89 (Grade 9 ELA skill practice focused on Frequently Confused Pronouns and Contractions.).