Pronoun Agreement Quiz

When someone forgets their jacket, they should be able to retrieve it the next day. Which pronoun correctly agrees in number and person with its antecedent?

• his or her

• their

• its

• him or her

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Each student must submit their homework on time. Which pronoun correctly agrees in number with its antecedent?

• their

• his

• her

• his or her

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

If a person wants to succeed in life, they have to work hard. Which pronoun correctly agrees in number and person with its antecedent?

• he or she

• they

• it

• one

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Choose the version that maintains correct pronoun agreement:

The jury reached its decision. They announced it the next morning.

• No shift

• The jury reached their decision. They announced it the next morning.

• The jury reached its decision. It announced it the next morning.

• The jury reached their decision. They announced them the next morning.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Choose the version that maintains correct pronoun agreement:

One must ensure that you are fully prepared for the exam.

• One must ensure that he is fully prepared for the exam.

• You must ensure that you are fully prepared for the exam.

• One must ensure that one are fully prepared for the exam.

• No shift

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Every teacher has their own method of grading. Which pronoun correctly agrees in number with its antecedent?

• their

• his or her

• its

• our

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Neither of the boys wanted to admit that he was wrong. Which pronoun correctly agrees in number and gender with its antecedent?

• they

• he

• she

• it

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Everyone should do their best. Which pronoun correctly agrees in number with its antecedent?

• their

• his or her

• its

• our

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Choose the version that maintains correct pronoun agreement:

The committee has finished its work. They will present the report tomorrow.

• The committee has finished its work. It will present the report tomorrow.

• The committee has finished their work. They will present the report tomorrow.

• No shift

• The committee has finished their work. It will present the report tomorrow.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Choose the version that maintains correct pronoun agreement:

If someone wants to keep oneself fit, you should exercise regularly.

• If one wants to keep oneself fit, you should exercise regularly.

• If one wants to keep oneself fit, one should exercise regularly.

• If you want to keep oneself fit, you should exercise regularly.

• No shift

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D