Pronouns Quiz

What is the function of pronouns in a sentence?

• To express action or state of being

• To take the place of other nouns

• To describe nouns or pronouns

• To connect words and phrases

Which of the following is NOT an example of a pronoun?

• Hers

• Who

• And

• Them

Which pronoun would typically be used to refer to a non-specific object or thing?

• He

• She

• It

• They

Which pronoun is used to refer to a group including the speaker?

• You

• He

• We

• They

Identify the possessive pronoun from the following options.

• Us

• Who

• Mine

• Anything

What is an antecedent in grammar?

• A) A type of punctuation mark.

• B) The noun replaced by a pronoun.

• C) A verb that is used before another verb.

• D) A clause that provides additional information.

In the example "The dog's been barking for hours. He needs to go outside.", what is the antecedent of "He"?

• A) Hours

• B) Barking

• C) Dog

• D) Outside

Which term is sometimes known as a referent?

• A) Pronoun

• B) Antecedent

• C) Conjunction

• D) Adjective

What should a singular pronoun in a sentence agree with?

• The nearest plural noun

• The singular antecedent

• Any noun in the sentence

• The main verb of the sentence

Can the pronoun 'they' be used as singular?

• Yes, when the gender of the person is unknown, non-binary, or unspecified.

• No, 'they' is always plural.

• Yes, but only when referring to objects.

• No, 'they' is only used for animals.