Pronoun Reference

What does the pronoun "it" refer to in number A1?

1. The jalapeño is a popular chili from Mexico. It takes its name from Jalapa, in Veracruz.

• Mexico

• Jalapa

• the jalapeño

• Veracruz

What does the pronoun "she" refer to in number A2?

2. My brother and sister asked my mother not to put chilies in the food she made.

• my mother

• my brother

• the food

• my sister

What does the pronoun "they" refer to in number A3?

3. Chilies have been eaten in the Americas for thousands of years. Nowadays, they are popular all around the world.

• the Americas

• nowadays

• the world

• chilies

What does the pronoun "them" refer to in number A4?

4. Indians put chili peppers in many of their dishes. They often add them to curries.

• their dishes

• Indians

• chilies

• curries

What does the pronoun "it" refer to in number B1?

1. Your mouth feels like it’s on fire

• you

• your mouth

• the feeling

What does the pronoun "it" refer to in number B2?

2. Capsaicin is very good for your health. It helps you breathe better.

• very good

• your health

• breathe

• capsaicin

What does the pronoun "she" refer to in number B3?

3. “I found eating chilies was a great way to stay healthy,” says Tamuly. She began eating chilies when she was a child.

• a child

• chilies

• Tamuly

• healthy

What does the pronoun "them" refer to in number B4?

4. “Every time I have a cold or flu, I just eat

some chilies and I feel better. To be honest, I barely notice them now."

• some chilies

• a cold or flu

• I

• every time