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Pronoun Antecedent Agreement Practice Quiz

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Difficulty: Moderate
Grade: Grade 7
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Which sentence correctly demonstrates pronoun-antecedent agreement?
Each student must bring his or her notebook.
Every student must bring her notebook.
Every student must bring his notebook.
Each student must bring their notebook.
The correct sentence uses 'his or her' to match the singular antecedent 'each student.' Options with 'their' are considered plural and thus do not strictly agree, and using only 'his' or 'her' assumes one gender.
In the sentence 'The dog wagged ___ tail,' which pronoun best completes the sentence?
its
their
it's
his
The pronoun 'its' is the correct possessive form for animals or inanimate objects. 'It's' is a contraction for 'it is,' and 'his' or 'their' do not correctly match the singular antecedent 'dog.'
Choose the sentence that demonstrates proper pronoun-antecedent agreement.
Every athlete must prove the dedication of them during practice.
Every athlete must prove its dedication during practice.
Every athlete must prove his or her dedication during practice.
Every athlete must prove their dedication during practice.
The correct sentence uses the singular pronoun 'his or her' to match the singular antecedent 'every athlete.' Using plural pronouns or awkward constructions disrupts the rule of pronoun-antecedent agreement.
Which sentence properly matches the singular antecedent with the singular pronoun?
Nobody forgot its keys.
Nobody forgot their keys.
Nobody forgot keys of them.
Nobody forgot his or her keys.
The correct sentence uses 'his or her' to refer to the singular pronoun for an indefinite singular antecedent like 'nobody.' Using 'their' is informal and does not strictly adhere to pronoun-antecedent agreement rules.
Select the sentence with correct pronoun agreement.
Every bird builds their nest diligently.
Every bird build its nest diligently.
Every birds builds its nest diligently.
Every bird builds its nest diligently.
The sentence 'Every bird builds its nest diligently' correctly matches the singular antecedent 'Every bird' with the singular possessive pronoun 'its.' The other options contain errors in pronoun usage or subject-verb agreement.
Which sentence demonstrates correct pronoun use with a collective noun?
The committee gave its feedbacks in detail.
The committee gave them detailed feedback.
The committee gave its detailed feedback.
The committee gave their detailed feedback.
When referring to a collective noun like 'committee,' the pronoun should be singular. The sentence using 'its' is correct because the singular collective noun is treated as a single entity.
Which sentence contains ambiguous pronoun reference?
After the coach spoke to the captain, the captain left the meeting.
After the coach spoke, the captain left the meeting.
After speaking, the coach left the venue.
After the coach spoke to the captain, he left the meeting.
In the first option, the pronoun 'he' can refer to either the coach or the captain, making the antecedent ambiguous. The other sentences provide clear relationships between subjects and pronouns.
Choose the sentence that shows correct pronoun agreement with an indefinite pronoun.
Everyone should submit his or her report by Friday.
Everyone should submit their report by Friday.
Everyone should submit report by Friday.
Everyone should submit his report by Friday.
The sentence using 'his or her' correctly matches the singular pronoun required by the indefinite pronoun 'everyone.' The other options either use a plural pronoun or omit necessary words for complete clarity.
Which sentence demonstrates proper pronoun agreement with a compound antecedent?
Mary and John took their bikes to the park.
Mary and John took their bike to the park.
Mary and John took his bikes to the park.
Mary and John took them bike to the park.
The compound subject 'Mary and John' is plural and requires the plural pronoun 'their' to correctly reflect ownership of the bikes. The other options create mismatches in number between the subject and the pronoun.
Rewrite the ambiguous sentence to eliminate unclear pronoun reference: 'The teacher told the student who was late to show his work.'
Because the student was late, the teacher told him to show his work.
The teacher told the student to show his work.
The teacher told the student who was late to show her work.
The teacher told the student, who was late, to show his work.
Option A reorders the sentence to clearly indicate that the student was late and that 'him' unambiguously refers to the student. The other options either retain ambiguity or incorrectly alter the pronoun.
Which sentence demonstrates correct pronoun agreement with a plural subject?
Some of the students lost his notebook.
Some of the students lost their notebooks.
Some of the student lost their notebooks.
Some of the students lost its notebooks.
The subject 'students' is plural and requires the plural possessive 'their.' The other options incorrectly mix singular and plural forms.
Which sentence demonstrates correct agreement when subjects are connected by 'or'?
Either the teacher or the student must revise assignment.
Either the teacher or the student must revise its assignment.
Either the teacher or the student must revise their assignment.
Either the teacher or the student must revise his assignment.
When subjects are linked by 'or' and are singular, the pronoun should also be singular. 'His assignment' correctly agrees with the singular subject, whereas the other options mix form or omit required words.
Identify the sentence with correct pronoun usage in a relative clause.
The author, that she admired, wrote a best-selling book.
The author, which she admired, wrote a best-selling book.
The author, who she admired, wrote a best-selling book.
The author, whom she admired, wrote a best-selling book.
Option B correctly uses 'whom' as the object of the clause 'she admired,' matching the antecedent properly. The other choices either use the wrong pronoun or introduce grammatical errors.
Which sentence shows proper pronoun agreement with the phrase 'each of the players'?
Each of the players must bring his equipment.
Each of the players must bring his or her equipment.
Each of the players must bring their equipment.
Each of the players must bring them equipment.
Although the players as a group are plural, the distributive phrase 'each of the players' is singular, and thus requires 'his or her' for agreement. The other options either incorrectly use a plural pronoun or fail to capture the distributive nature.
Which sentence correctly demonstrates pronoun agreement with the indefinite antecedoun 'no one'?
No one forgot backpacks.
No one forgot their backpack.
No one forgot his or her backpack.
No one forgot its backpack.
The indefinite pronoun 'no one' is singular and requires the singular pronoun 'his or her.' The other options either use a plural pronoun, which is less formal, or are grammatically incorrect.
Identify the sentence with correct pronoun agreement for subjects joined by 'nor.'
Neither the students nor the teacher remembered to bring his textbook.
Neither the students nor the teacher remembered to bring their textbook.
Neither the students nor the teacher remembered to bring textbook.
Neither the students nor the teacher remembered to bring its textbook.
In a construction with 'nor,' the pronoun should agree with the noun closer to it. Here, 'the teacher' is singular, so 'his textbook' is the correct form. The other options either mismatch number or use incorrect forms.
Select the sentence that maintains correct pronoun agreement throughout its clauses.
The scientist who discovered the cure explained that his research had saved many lives.
The scientist who discovered the cure explained that its research had saved many lives.
The scientist, who the team admired, explained that their research had saved many lives.
The scientist who discovered the cure explained that their research had saved many lives.
Option B properly uses 'his' to refer back to the singular antecedent 'the scientist,' ensuring consistent pronoun agreement across clauses. The other options either mix plural with singular or use incorrect pronoun forms.
Which revision best eliminates the ambiguous pronoun reference in 'When Lisa spoke with Emma, she mentioned that the project was challenging'?
When Emma spoke with Lisa, she mentioned that the project was challenging.
Both Lisa and Emma mentioned that the project was challenging.
During their conversation, Lisa mentioned that the project was challenging.
When Lisa spoke with Emma, Emma mentioned that the project was challenging.
Option A clearly identifies Lisa as the speaker by rephrasing the sentence, thereby eliminating any ambiguity about the pronoun's antecedent. The other options do not resolve the confusion or alter the intended meaning.
Which sentence displays correct pronoun agreement with a subject using 'both...and...'?
Both the teacher and the student remembered to bring their notebook.
Both the teacher and the student remembered to bring its notebook.
Both the teacher and the student remembered to bring their notebooks.
Both the teacher and the student remembered to bring his notebook.
The compound subject 'both the teacher and the student' is plural, so the plural pronoun 'their' is necessary, and the noun 'notebooks' should also be plural. The other options do not maintain number agreement.
Which of the following sentences correctly fixes the pronoun antecedent error in 'The director, who along with his advisors, planned the event, stated that the organization would update their policies'?
The director, who along with his advisors planned the event, stated that the organization would update its policies.
The director, who along with his advisors planned the event, stated that the organization would update their policies.
The director, who along with his advisors planned the event, stated that the organization would update his policies.
The director, along with his advisors, planned the event and stated that the organization would update their policies.
Option B correctly uses 'its' to refer to the singular antecedent 'the organization,' ensuring proper pronoun agreement even in the presence of intervening descriptive clauses. The other options either maintain the error or introduce additional problems.
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Study Outcomes

  1. Identify pronoun antecedent agreement in diverse sentence structures.
  2. Analyze sentences to detect ambiguous pronoun references.
  3. Apply grammatical rules to correct errors in pronoun usage.
  4. Evaluate revisions for clarity in matching pronouns with antecedents.
  5. Demonstrate improved understanding of pronoun precision in practice exercises.

Pronoun Antecedent Agreement Worksheet Cheat Sheet

  1. Match Pronouns to Antecedents - Pronouns should always agree in number, person, and gender with their antecedents to keep your writing crystal clear and avoid confusion. Treat your pronouns like loyal sidekicks that always follow the lead noun perfectly. Scribbr Guide
  2. Watch Indefinite Pronouns - Words like "everyone," "each," and "someone" are singular by nature, even if they hint at a group. Remember to use singular pronouns ("he," "she," "it") after these tricky words to keep your grammar on point. Fordham Writing Center
  3. Handle "And," "Or," and "Nor" Carefully - When antecedents are joined by "and," switch to plural pronouns; with "or" or "nor," match the pronoun to the closest antecedent. This rule keeps your sentences sounding natural and error-free. MIT Style Guide
  4. Know Your Collective Nouns - Collective nouns such as "team" or "committee" act singular when they move as one unit but plural when individuals shine separately. Tune into context to choose between "it" and "they." Norton Writing Resources
  5. Avoid Ambiguity - If it's unclear which noun your pronoun replaces, your reader will hit a roadblock. Always position pronouns near their antecedents or repeat the noun to steer clear of confusion. Grammarly Blog
  6. Singular "Each" and "Every" - Even when followed by a plural noun, "each" and "every" demand singular pronouns. Keep your sentence structure in sync: "Each student must bring his or her notebook." MIT Style Guide
  7. Stay Consistent with "One" - If you choose "one" as an impersonal pronoun, stick with "one" and "oneself" throughout the sentence. Mixing "one" with "you" can disrupt your formal tone. Scribbr Guide
  8. Treat Plural-Looking Nouns Correctly - Some words like "economics" or "news" look plural but are singular in meaning. Pair them with singular pronouns ("it," "its") to nail the agreement. Scribbr Guide
  9. Eliminate Gender Bias - To avoid awkward "he or she" combos, rephrase sentences or use plural nouns so you can slip in a smooth "they." Your writing stays inclusive and effortless. MIT Style Guide
  10. Practice Makes Perfect - Regularly hunt for pronoun-antecedent agreement errors in your own drafts or practice exercises. The more you spot and fix, the stronger your writing superpowers become. Fordham Writing Center
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