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Pronoun Antecedent AgreementSet 8

1Ron's car is newer than the one Carol drives, but Carol's is newer than mine.

2"Mary bought a new dress. She wore it to the party." The word "it" refers to:

3In "Skill 5:Find Pronoun Referents, " whenever you are asked which noun a pronoun refers to, you should look after the pronoun to find the noun.

4[P-AA] When someone has been drinking, ( ..... ) may drive poorly.

5In the sentence "The jury delivers its verdict", what does 'its' refer to?

6The tar not only trapped the animals, leading to their death, but it also served as a remarkably effective preserve, allowing near-perfect skeletons to remain hidden until the present era. The word it refers to

7The government has decided to increase taxes.

8What is the ANTECEDENT in this sentence? Lianna thought she would like to try out for the school play.

9In the sentence, "Mariah passed the ball to her teammate, " which word is the antecedent for the pronoun "her" ?

10Choose the pronoun that agrees with the antecedent:**Everyone** in the class must bring ..... own lunch.

11It attracts tourists and people on business, but the vast majority come as students. Mostly from Asian countries, they stay for anything from a few weeks to a few years or more, studying at language schools, colleges and universities.'They' refers to .....

12Select the correct pronoun to agree with the antecedent: "Both of the brothers have finished ..... homework."

13My eyeglasses rested on the table; ..... really needed to be cleaned.

14What is the Antecedent? After the banquet, Carlos and Anita presented *their* gift to the coaches.

15What does '' it" in line 18 of paragraph 4 refer to?

16An anaphoric reference refers to the subject that is introduced ..... in the sentence.

17Which sentence avoids pronoun number shift?

18What is the ANTECEDENT in the sentence below?While Gannon and Kaitlyn were at the pool, they swam in the deep end.

19Words that are used instead of nouns are called .....

20What is the antecedent of the pronoun? The tail looks like it is on fire.

21After feeding several quarters into the gumball machine, a person learns that ..... have little chance of receiving the miniature camera in the display.

22Let's make it a little more fun! In the sentence: 'Luna lost her backpack at school while searching for Aiden.' which word is the ANTECEDENT?

23Identify the antecedent in the given sentence: Because this dollhouse is almost 300 years old, it is historically important.

24Identify the antecedent in the given sentence: Anyone thinking that dollhouses are only for children should revise his or her belief.

25Many Parisians hated the Eiffel Tower when it was first erected in 1889. Although they may seem incomprehensible now, that sentiment is perhaps more understandable when you consider that the monument was originally painted red.

26Uncle Udin goes to the market everyday. He sell some fruits there. I always buys some fruit from him. The word "him" refers to .....

27What is the antecedent in these sentences?The students did not want to dance. They liked to play basketball.

28Who gets to go sometimes with Ryan and her mom to the Saturday market?

29Jacqui read the book. She said it was very good.In this sentence, "it" refers to .....

30In the sentence "Sam lost his backpack," what is the antecedent of "his"?

31Refers to the need for pronouns to match their antecedents (the words they refer to) in number (singular/plural) and gender.

32My brother buy a new motorbike, He really like .....

33Which pronoun should be used in the sentence below? My mom and dad bought me a phone ..... are the best!

34The house is small.

35"From the time that the first suggestion to introduce physical science into ordinary education was timidly whispered, until now, the advocates of scientific education have met with opposition of two kinds. On the one hand, they have been pooh-poohed by the men of business who pride themselves on being the representatives of practicality ..... "The pronoun "they" refers to:

36Everyone loves free stuff, but for freegans, freebies are not just a bonus, (16)its a way of life. Freegans believe in limiting the amount of resources humans consume.

37Identify the antecedent of the pronoun: The teacher collected the students' supplies and sorted them.

38Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence: "Each of the girls has ..... own room."

39Everyone has a right to (his or her, their) own opinion.

40Identify the antecedent in the given sentence: The dollhouses were made to imitate their owners' homes.

41Which sentence shows correct pronoun agreement?

42He, she, It

43Find the incorrect pronounPeople with great study habits tend to be more successful in school because you are more prepared than other students.

44My cousin is helping the bride.

45Which word could replace Brock and Gage? Brock and Gage are brothers.

46What is the antecedent in this sentence?When Josh danced with Jinx, he got a bruise.

47Identify the noun that the pronoun 'he' is referring to in the sentence:'When John arrived, he immediately started working on the project.'

48NO CHANGE or revise? One of the books was full of fairy tales, but Jenna couldn't find them on the shelf.

49Which sentence has a mistake because the pronoun and antecedent are in different persons?

50Choose the correct pronoun for this sentence:The jury reached ..... verdict after hours of deliberation.

51Identify the antecedent of the pronoun in the following sentence:The car that I bought last year has been giving me a lot of trouble, and it's in the shop again.

52Complete the sentence with the pronoun that agrees with the grammar rule for antecedents joined by "or": "Either the teacher or the students will need to bring ..... own snacks."

53"I saw Sally yesterday. She was lying on the beach." Here, "she" is an example of:

54Select the antecedent: Sarah left her backpack at lunch.

55Identify the antecedent in the given sentence: In one place, a rich woman could show visitors how beautifully her whole house was decorated.

56Why was precision crucial in Renaissance Bible translation, particularly regarding pronouns?

57Use appropriate pronouns: He told me, 'You should try this.'

58What is the antecedent of it in "The ocean is calm, and it barely makes a sound."

59Complete the sentence with the pronoun that follows the grammar rule:Everybody in the class needs to bring ..... own lunch tomorrow.

60Which sentence correctly matches the pronoun with its antecedent?

61This person is the daughter of your brother or sister.Q. Who is she?