Grammar Quiz 2

Select the pronoun whose antecedent is ISAAC Asimov?

Over the course of many years, Isaac Asimov wrote or edited over five hundred books about science and science fiction. The American Museum of Natural History honors him with annual debates on scientific topics.

• science and science fiction

• him

• The American Museum

• scientific topics

Select the pronoun whose antecedent is Julia Child.

Before becoming a cookbook author and TV host, Julia Child learned about French food while living in Paris with her husband, Paul.

• her

• cookbook author and TV host

• French food

• Paris

Complete the sentence with the pronoun that agrees with the underlined words.

When Hillary Rodham Clinton was elected to the United States Senate in 2000, ___ became the only first lady to have held national office.

Complete the sentence with the pronoun that agrees with the underlined words.

The element sulfur is a yellow solid at room temperature. When burned, however, ___ melts into a red liquid.

Complete the sentence with the pronoun that agrees with the underlined words.

When Alice and I stayed home on Friday night, ___ did our laundry and watched a movie.

Complete the sentence with the pronoun that agrees with the underlined words.

Aunt Ashley's boyfriend makes the most delicious spaghetti and meatballs. If you ask ___, I'm sure he'll give you his recipe.

Select the correct pronoun to complete the sentence.

Our favorite author gave ___ autographed copies of his best-selling novel.

• us

• we

Select the correct pronoun to complete the sentence.

Everyone in the history class had read the document except for ___.

• he

• him

Select the correct pronoun to complete the sentence.

When my family moves to Ireland next year, ___ will apply for Irish citizenship.

• I

• me

Select the best pronoun to complete the sentence.

She excused ___ from the dinner table to take an important phone call.

• herself

• themselves