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Pronoun Antecedent AgreementSet 15

1The word, phrase or clause referred to by a pronoun. Ex: "But it is the grandeur of all truth ..... " The ..... of "it" is "all truth" (Think "after")

2It took more than an hour for the flames to pass. (23) In all, the fire burned 17,000 acres. (24) Everything around the bear cub had been turned to ash. (25) The tree they had climbed was charred completely black. (26) Nonetheless, the bear cub survived. What change needs to be made in sentence 25?

3What is the antecedent in the sentence: Because she wanted to go to the zoo, Sam cleaned her entire room.

4Pronoun-Antecedent AgreementEach of the suspects had ..... own alibi.

5Choose the best word or phrase to complete the sentence: Aisy bought the expensive veil because ..... has cute flowery pattern on it.

6Pronoun antecedent agreement.Some of the marbles fell out of ..... bag.

7There were two trees, and ..... were flowering.

8Choose and circle the appropriate word(s) to complete the sentences.I have always admired Julia's hair.-Oh, yes, (it is/ they are) so beautiful.

9Which pronoun could be the antecedent for THE CAR?

10Correct the pronoun-antecedent agreement in the following sentence:The team won their game last night.

11Select the antecedent for the pronoun 'he' in this sentence:After school, David said he was going to the library.

12Joshua and his father will go to Taman Safari next Sunday. They want to see new animal, the Sloth. Who will accompany Joshua to Taman Safari?

13Pointing to a photograph, Ravi said, "He is my father's only son's son." How is the boy in the photograph related to Ravi?

14The word "it" in paragraph 1 refers to

15They tend to .....

16Neither Tom nor Jim can give ..... report today.

17True or False:Every community has their own bylaws.

18Neither Carl nor Mark asked (his, their) parents to chaperone the dance.

19Whittaker's extensive diary entries-many over twenty pages long-provide a portrait of one's deep thoughts and emotions over a period of years.

20Complete the sentence:The dog chased its tail until ..... got tired.

21Skateboarding is a serious sport that improves young people's health. It increases fitness, improves balance and strengthens the joints in knees and ankles. Although it appears to be a solo sport, when groups practice together and compete to perform stunts or runs they form firm friendships.What does the word " they " refer to?

22Pronouns or Antecedents?"The movie"

23EXERCISE 6 Identifying Pronouns and Their Antecedents-In sentence [8] "Tourists seem willing to pay the price without complaining about it.", what is the antecedent of the pronoun "it"?

24Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence. Neither the manager nor the employees have received ..... bonuses yet.

25In the sentence 'Sara lost her keys, and she couldn't find them', what does the word 'them' refer to?

26What is the antecedent for the red pronoun?My dad said that he laughed at the joke.

27Everyone was happy to see the young man return home safely.

28Is similar to ..... My classmates

29Identify the error in the sentence:Japanese literature is noted for distinctive forms of drama as well as their poetry

30What is the correct pronoun to use for the antecedent "board members" in the sentence "The board members were tired, so ..... delayed the vote until the next meeting"?

31My mother puts two tablespoons of sugar in her coffee. ..... may seem like a lot to some people.

32The boy and the girl were playing in the mud, causing both to stain their shirts.What is the antecedent for "their"?

33Does the pronoun used in the example below the right one?"the boys finished his jobs"

34Do you know Dengue fever? This disease, when it first appeared in the British West India Islands, was called the dandy fever, from the stiffness and constraint which it grave to the limbs and body. "This" refers to .....

35"Article I of The Treaty of Paris, 1783 states: His Majesty [THE KING] acknowledges the said United States to be free and independent states"In article I, who has to acknowledge the colonies are free and independent?

36Jones and Smith made ..... presentation.

37The word (noun) that the pronoun replaces and/or refers to. (MCDONALD'S has the best ice cream. They are even better than Dairy Queen.)

38Is there anybody who will donate ..... time?

39The noun that a pronoun replaces in a sentence is called the .....

40Which pronoun-antecedent agreement is correct in formal academic writing?

41My brother wanted to visit my dad, but he wasn't home. What is the antecedent to the work "he" in the sentence?

42..... stole the real-estate signs, because she didn't want anyone to move next to her.

43What is the antecedent of the pronoun she in the sentence below? Sara finished her homework. She went to bed early.

44Directions:Look at the sentence and answer the question.The bank robbers were pinned down by the police, so they surrendered.The antecedent of "They" is

45A ..... replaces the noun in a sentence.

46Identify the problem in the following sentence.If a patient is in pain, they can use the call button to alert a nurse.

47Select the pronoun that agrees with the subject to complete the sentence.The mother of the cat takes good care of ..... kittens.

48Nadia doesn't have a car, so I gave her a ride to the airport.

49What change needs to be made to the following sentences?Da Vinci's paintings hang in many museums. People come from faraway places to see it.

50What is the antecedent in this sentence?When Josh danced with Jessica, he got shy.

51Although media coverage might have us believe otherwise, the needs and wellbeing of royal figures are no more important than common citizens.

52VI. Pronouns: Correct the sentence.

53What is a word that represents a noun in a sentence

54A word to which a later pronoun refers is .....

55"Each of the employees must bring ..... identification to the meeting."

56Cynthia is happy; she's at that stage in marriage when they are a few months into living together and still find every aspect of the experience wonderful and new.

57An antecedent is .....

58What is the rule for pronouns agreeing in gender with the noun they refer to?

59Identify the error in pronoun usage: "Everyone must bring their own lunch."

60Max and Alex are doing homework. ..... need help.

61Choose the correct pronoun: 'Neither of the boys has lost (his/their) book.'