Pronouns and Antecedents

Jane and Sarah said (she, they) were too tired to skate any longer.

• She

• They

Either Bill or John will bring a sample of (his, their) own work.

• His

• Their

Jane and Jill called (her, their) friend.

• Her

• Their

Either Jane or her friends will present (her, their) project.

• Her

• Their

Neither Mary nor Susan said (she, they) would be there.

• She

• They

Every student wants to impress (his or her, their) professors.

• His or Her

• Their

Both John and Jim said (he, they) were not exercising regularly.

• He

• They

The jury was asked to return to (its, their) seats.

• Its

• Their

Please remind each student to bring (his or her, their) homework tomorrow.

• His or Her

• Their

Neither John nor Bob was willing to admit that (he, they) had cheated.

• He

• They