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Pronoun Antecedent AgreementSet 30

1VI. Pronouns: Correct the sentence. Someone left their notebook on the table.

2In the sentence: 'Mr. Knight was late to class again because he missed the bus.' What is the antecedent of the pronoun 'he'?

3Pronouns or Antecedents?"The car"

4Read each sentence. Choose a pronoun to replace the red word or words. We will carry the box down the stairs for you.

5When Lady Gaga performed "Just Dance," she sang beautifully.What is the antecedent for she in this sentence?

6What is the antecedent for the pronoun his in this sentence: As a child, Jason often played with his toy trucks.

7Identify the antecedent of the pronoun in the following sentence: "The children played until they were called for dinner."

8Select the sentence with correct pronoun agreement:

9In the passage, the word their in paragraph 3 refers to which group?

10The girl's brother asked if he could get a bike too.What is the antecedent?

11Like a true friend, it encouraged me.***How does sentence 23 need to be changed?

12No one missed ..... plane.

13What is the antecedent of the pronoun 'it'? 'The book was so interesting that I read it in one day.'

14What is the antecedent in the sentence-Marion and she are giving their time to help.

15Words that take the place of nouns, and are used to create a sense of unity with an audience or distance from a common enemy.

16In order to do well on an exam, not only should one know the required material well, but you should also maintain a relaxed attitude.

17True or False:In the sentence 'Each of the students should bring their book, ' the use of the pronoun 'their' is a common and accepted way to refer back to 'each'.

18Which of the following is not a type of reference?

19..... take the place of plural nouns.

20In the sentence "John said he was tired," the word he is an example of .....

21Each researcher and technician submitted ..... report on time.

22True or False: The antecedent is a noun or pronoun that a pronoun replaces or refers to.

23Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence. The water is very choppy ..... was too dangerous to swim!

24..... went to the beach, and ..... had a great time.

25Roman, Grace, and Riley were so excited about the class activity that ..... forgot to bring their books to class today!

26Identify the antecedent: They announced the winner of the class election at assembly.

27What do you call the noun that a pronoun refers to?Your answer must be typed all lowercase and be spelled correctly.

28What is a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere?

29He, she, it, mine, yours, them

30Pronouns or Antecedents?"The book"

31Select correct pronoun usage:

32In the context of pronouns, what does 'refers back' mean?

33Identify the sentence below that has an issue with pronouns and antecedents.

34What is the antecedent of the pronoun "it" in the following sentence: "The old house creaked ominously, and it sent shivers down my spine."

35Why is it important to recognize antecedents in grammar?

36Which of the following singular pronouns always require the use of plural verbs when used in sentences?

37The direct object pronoun should agree in gender & number with the ..... they are replacing.

38Select the correct pronoun for the sentence: " ..... think we're funny."

39What is the antecedent of IT in the following sentence:The mug on the table had coffee in it.

40Takes the place of one or more nouns

41Everyone should bring (his or her/their) own lunch.

42Identify the pronoun's antecedent. The cows saw the grass and began eating it.

43Select the sentence that correctly uses the singular "they/them/their."

44Choose the sentence that maintains pronoun person consistency: A student learns best when you are interested.

45Identify the antecedent in the given sentence: The furnishings are noticeably different from their modern counterparts.

46Who thinks she is getting better at her sport?

47Write the letter of the name or description that best applies to each of the following phrases ..... liked Megan Moriarty.

48What antecedent replaced the blue nounDanny and Pat went shopping,and they are now home.

49What is the antecedent of they in this sentence: The girls finished their homework, and they went outside.

50(Tom is calling his mom. Who is visiting Tom this weekend?)

51What is the antecedent of the pronoun? Because of its fragility, the ancient vase was protected in the case of thick glass.

52Americans claim to believe in democratic principles. All of us must uphold these principles even when their candidate loses an election. What is the correct replacement for 'They'?