Pronoun Antecedents

A microscope is an instrument __________is used to magnify objects. Which word best completes this sentence?

• that

• who

• which

• whose

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

Kamari and I want to settle ________ disagreement. Which word best completes this sentence?

• her

• their

• our

• we

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Select the sentence below that shows INCORRECT use of a pronoun

• School children worry about getting their homework finished.

• Bob and Joe were happy to see us.

• Its constant use makes the pencil an important tool.

• Every boy and girl took their seat.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

The five boxes were filled with games; ________ were opened during winter evenings. Which pronoun best completes this sentence?

• both

• every

• several

• one

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

Everyone is responsible for handing in _________ spelling homework this Friday. Which pronoun best completes this sentence?

• his or her

• their or theirs

• your or yours

• one or one's

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

Select the word that best completes this sentence. The doctor ______ gave me this advice.

• herself

• myself

• ourselves

• themselves

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.2.1C

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.6.1B

Select ALL of the sentences that use pronouns correctly.

• I watched the spectators herself jump to their feet and cheer.

• The house himself seemed to be leaning against the strong wind.

• They themselves recommended that we attend the event.

• You yourself should have known better than to try to surprise her.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

"The recipe demanded great skill, and my mother herself had doubts that we would be successful in making the dish. However, in the end, we were able to prepare it all by itself. " Which pronoun was used incorrectly ?

• my

• herself

• we

• itself

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D