Grammar Practice: Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

Which of the following sentences is NOT correct? (Find the incorrect sentence)

• The members of the team played their hardest.

• The tour guide, as well as the entire group, checked their supply list.

• Either my sister or my cousin will bring her video camera.

• Bob is one of those teachers who consider themselves privileged to work with students.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which of the following sentences is NOT correct? (Find the incorrect sentence)

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

• Kat and Janell are combining their money to purchase concert tickets for their cousin.

• Neither Frank nor Enrique wanted to develop an experiment based on his own hypothesis.

• Siobahn was the only one in the group who had her presentation completed.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which of the following sentences is NOT correct? (Find the incorrect sentence)

• Each one of those students should bring his or her script to the rehearsal.

• Both Melvin and Randall brought their children with them to the meeting.

• Everyone wanted to share their observations.

• When people watch conspiratorial You Tube videos nonstop, they tend to grow excitable.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Find the sentence that is has correct pronoun-antecedent agreement.

• Each teacher turned in their grades to the principal.

• The choir presented their final performance.

• Either the employees or Ms. Jones will make their presentation.

• Both Suzi and Beth will try to see their parents over the weekend.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Find the sentence that is has correct pronoun-antecedent agreement.

• The committee finally made their decision public.

• Beth and Jane reported the problem to her supervisor.

• Neither girl will wear her black pants.

• Nobody remembered to bring their photos.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Find the sentence that is has correct pronoun-antecedent agreement.

• Please remind each student to bring their homework tomorrow.

• Neither John nor Bob was willing to admit that they had cheated.

• Each of the girls had their assignment completed.

• Every worker in this office needs his or her own computer.

For the following problem, decide if the sentence(s) could be improved. If already correct, select NO CHANGE. Otherwise, choose the best way to improve the sentence(s).

Jane and Sarah said they were too tired to skate any longer; she would like to take a break and have a snack.

• NO CHANGE

• Jane and Sarah said they were too tired to skate any longer; they would like to take a break and have a snack.

• Jane and Sarah said she was too tired to skate any longer; she would like to take a break and have a snack.

• Jane and Sarah said she were too tired to skate any longer; they would like to take a break and have a snack.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

For the following problem, decide if the sentence(s) could be improved. If already correct, select NO CHANGE. Otherwise, choose the best way to improve the sentence(s).

Scarlett and Olive called their friend who said he couldn't come this afternoon.

• NO CHANGE

• Scarlett and Olive called her friend who said he couldn't come this afternoon.

• Scarlett and Olive called their friend who said they couldn't come this afternoon.

• Scarlett and Olive called her friend who said they couldn't come this afternoon.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

For the following problem, decide if the sentence(s) could be improved. If already correct, select NO CHANGE. Otherwise, choose the best way to improve the sentence(s).

Either Emily or her friends will present her project. Neither Madison nor Emma said they would be there.

• NO CHANGE

• Either Emily or her friends will present their project. Neither Madison nor Emma said they would be there.

• Either Emily or her friends will present her project. Neither Madison nor Emma said she would be there.

• Either Emily or her friends will present their project. Neither Madison nor Emma said she would be there.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

For the following problem, decide if the sentence(s) could be improved. If already correct, select NO CHANGE. Otherwise, choose the best way to improve the sentence(s).

Both John and Jim said he was exercising regularly; they set fitness goals for themselves.

• NO CHANGE

• Both John and Jim said he was exercising regularly; they set fitness goals for himself.

• Both John and Jim said they were exercising regularly; they set fitness goals for himself.

• Both John and Jim said they were exercising regularly; they set fitness goals for themselves.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A