Pronoun Practice: Indefinite Pronouns as Antecedents

Front

In Norse myth, all gods loved Balder, _____ gentle partner.

Back

their

Front

Most were upset when _____ heard a prophecy that the gentle Balder would soon die.

Back

they

Front

Balder's mother asked all beings to promise not to harm Balder.

Back

their

Front

Each gave _____ promise, except the tiny mistletoe plant, which she forgot to ask.

Back

its

Front

Everybody believed that _____ friend would be protected by his mother's actions.

Back

his or her

Front

The gods didn't know that _____ friend was still doomed.

Back

their

Front

Loki, jealous of the little love given to him, made an arrow from mistletoe.

Back

their

Front

The gods played a game, tossing _____ arrow or stone at Balder, but none hurt him.

Back

his or her

Front

Loki's mistletoe arrow was thrown at Balder by _____ who killed him.

Back

he

Front

Balder's death caused the gods deep grief; no one gave Loki _____ forgiveness.

Back

his or her