Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement 2
Authored by Lindy DeMaria
9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Neither Carmen nor her sisters have bought a gift for (her, their) brother.
her
their
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the reason for the correct answer for the following sentence:Neither Carmen nor her sisters have bought a gift for (her, their) brother.
Since Carmen is singular, "her" is the correct answer
Since "sisters" is plural and it is the antecedent closest to the pronoun, "their" i the correct answer
Since the sentence uses "neither/nor" you must choose one, therefore the pronoun must be singular
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Not one hiker would set out without (his or her, their) compass.
his or her
their
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the BEST reason for the correct answer in the following sentence:5) Not one hiker would set out without (his or her, their) compass.
hiker is singular and we don't know the gender of the hiker
Since we don't know the gender of the hiker, "their" is gender neutral
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Anyone who wants a job should bring (his or her, their) application to me.
his or her
their
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Neither Carl nor Mark asked (his, their) parents to chaperone the dance.
his
their
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The town council will be presenting (its, their) own proposal for the new park.
its
their
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