Pronouns Quiz

Identify the indefinite pronoun in the following sentence: 'Someone left their umbrella in the classroom.'

• nobody

• someone

• everyone

• anybody

Which of the following is an indefinite pronoun? A) this B) each C) those D) that

• B

• D

• A

• C

Use a demonstrative pronoun in a sentence to replace the underlined noun: 'The book on the table is mine.'

• That book on the table is mine.

• The book on the table is yours.

• The book on the table is hers.

• This book on the table is mine.

Replace the underlined noun with a demonstrative pronoun: 'I want to buy that dress.'

• those

• them

• this

• that

What is the difference between an indefinite pronoun and a demonstrative pronoun?

• An indefinite pronoun is used for singular nouns, while a demonstrative pronoun is used for plural nouns.

• An indefinite pronoun refers to a specific person or thing, while a demonstrative pronoun refers to non-specific persons or things.

• There is no difference between an indefinite pronoun and a demonstrative pronoun.

• The difference is that an indefinite pronoun refers to non-specific persons or things, while a demonstrative pronoun points to a specific person, thing, or group.

Choose the sentence that contains a demonstrative pronoun: A) Everybody loves ice cream. B) These are my favorite shoes. C) Each of the students brought their own lunch. D) Nobody wants to go to the dentist.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Identify the reflexive pronoun in the following passage: 'She hurt herself while playing tennis.'

• herself

• itself

• himself

• themselves

Which of the following is a reflexive pronoun? A) they B) ourselves C) you D) it

• they

• you

• it

• ourselves

Write a sentence using an indefinite pronoun, a demonstrative pronoun, and a reflexive pronoun.

• Nobody wants these cookies for themselves.

• Everyone took that pen for himself.

• Somebody found those keys for themselves.

• Someone left this book here for themselves.

Compose a paragraph using at least one of each: indefinite, demonstrative, and reflexive pronouns.

• One can never be too careful when handling a knife. This one, in particular, is very sharp, so be sure to hold it carefully. I cut myself with it yesterday, so I need to be more cautious in the future.

• I love to eat pizza. That pizza over there looks delicious. I always make sure to save some for myself.

• Everyone should bring their own lunch. This is mine, and that one is yours. I always forget to pack one for myself.

• Somebody left their umbrella here. This one is mine, and that one is yours. I always forget to bring one for myself.