Select the sentence that shows an error in the use of pronouns:

Everyone wanted to share their observations.

Each of the students should bring his or her text book to the study session.

Both Christine and George brought their children with them to the meeting.

When people are interrogated relentlessly, they tend to grow weary.

Select the sentence that shows an error in the use of pronouns:

If anyone wants the tickets, they need to call me tonight.

John and Jane are combining their money to purchase a larger gift for their parents.

Neither Steve nor Gary wanted to present his own ideas.

The members of the team played their hardest.

In the following pairs, one sentence is grammatically correct, and the other sentence has a pronoun-antecedent agreement error. Choose the CORRECT sentence.

Each of these computers has its drawbacks.

Each of these computers has their drawbacks.

In the following pairs, one sentence is grammatically correct, and the other sentence has a pronoun-antecedent agreement error. Choose the CORRECT sentence.

People trying to reduce their salt intake should avoid canned foods.

Anyone trying to reduce their salt intake should avoid canned foods.

In the following pairs, one sentence is grammatically correct, and the other sentence has a pronoun-antecedent agreement error. Choose the CORRECT sentence.

If job hunters want to make a good impression at an interview, they should be sure to arrive on time.

If job hunters want to make a good impression at an interview, he should be sure to arrive on time.

In the following pairs, one sentence is grammatically correct, and the other sentence has a pronoun-antecedent agreement error. Choose the CORRECT sentence.

Neither of the children appreciates his or her parents’ sacrifices.

Neither of the children appreciates their parents’ sacrifices.

In the following pairs, one sentence is grammatically correct, and the other sentence has a pronoun-antecedent agreement error. Choose the CORRECT sentence.

At the men’s bowling tournament, one of the bowlers hurt his ankle.

At the men’s bowling tournament, one of the bowlers hurt their ankle.

In the following pairs, one sentence is grammatically correct, and the other sentence has a pronoun-antecedent agreement error. Choose the CORRECT sentence.

Either of the men could have given his seat to the elderly woman.

Either of the men could have given their seat to the elderly woman.

Grade 9 Diagnostic Test (Composition) Quiz

21 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.
Jane and Sarah said ________ were too tired to skate any longer.

she

they

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.
Either Bill or John will bring a sample of ______ own work.

his

their

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.
Jane and Jill called ______ friend.

her

their

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.
Either Jane or her friends will present ______ project.

her

their

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.
Neither Mary nor Susan said ______ would be there.

she

they

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.
Every student wants to impress ______ professors.

his or her

their

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.
Both John and Jim said ______ were not exercising regularly.

he

they

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

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Grade 9 Diagnostic Test (Composition)

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.
Jane and Sarah said ________ were too tired to skate any longer.

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.
Either Bill or John will bring a sample of ______ own work.

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.
Jane and Jill called ______ friend.

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.
Either Jane or her friends will present ______ project.

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.
Neither Mary nor Susan said ______ would be there.

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.
Every student wants to impress ______ professors.

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.
Both John and Jim said ______ were not exercising regularly.

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.
The jury was asked to return to ______ seats.

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.
The committee finally made ______ decision public.

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.
Both Suzi and Beth will try to see ______ parents over the weekend.

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Grade 9 Diagnostic Test (Composition)

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.Jane and Sarah said ________ were too tired to skate any longer.

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.Either Bill or John will bring a sample of ______ own work.

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.Jane and Jill called ______ friend.

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.Either Jane or her friends will present ______ project.

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.Neither Mary nor Susan said ______ would be there.

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.Every student wants to impress ______ professors.

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.Both John and Jim said ______ were not exercising regularly.

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.The jury was asked to return to ______ seats.

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.The committee finally made ______ decision public.

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.Both Suzi and Beth will try to see ______ parents over the weekend.

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Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.
Jane and Sarah said ________ were too tired to skate any longer.

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.
Either Bill or John will bring a sample of ______ own work.

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.
Jane and Jill called ______ friend.

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.
Either Jane or her friends will present ______ project.

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.
Neither Mary nor Susan said ______ would be there.

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.
Every student wants to impress ______ professors.

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.
Both John and Jim said ______ were not exercising regularly.

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.
The jury was asked to return to ______ seats.

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.
The committee finally made ______ decision public.

Choose the best pronoun to form a meaningful sentence.
Both Suzi and Beth will try to see ______ parents over the weekend.