Mastering Pronoun Agreement for the New SAT

What is the term for the noun that a pronoun refers to?

• Subject

• Object

• Antecedent

• Predicate

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which pronoun should replace 'their' in the sentence: 'A student might want to determine their major before starting college'?

• His

• Its

• Their

• His or her

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Why is 'his or her' used instead of 'their' in SAT grammar?

• 'His or her' is more formal

• 'Their' is plural

• 'His or her' is shorter

• 'Their' is not gender-neutral

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

In the sentence 'The town is well known for its hospitality. They always try to make visitors feel welcome,' which pronoun should replace 'they'?

• Its

• Them

• Their

• It

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which pronoun should replace 'their' in the sentence: 'Every student should bring their books to class'?

• His

• His or her

• Its

• Their

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

What is the correct form of the verb in the sentence: 'Each of the great theories of physics are known for their complexity'?

• Are

• Were

• Be

• Is

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

In the sentence 'Teachers who want to be effective should focus their efforts on helping students take control of our own interests,' which pronoun should replace 'our'?

• Its

• Their

• Her

• His

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

What is the issue with the pronouns in the sentence: 'If you want to learn SAT grammar efficiently and effectively, one must learn what is actually tested'?

• Incorrect pronoun case

• Ambiguous pronoun

• Pronoun consistency

• Pronoun-antecedent agreement

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

What should 'it' be replaced with in the sentence: 'Those who stand up for their political beliefs do it from a sense of patriotism'?

• So

• Them

• This

• That

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Which type of pronoun is 'them' in the sentence: 'Studying philosophy allows them to be flexible and adaptable'?

• Object pronoun

• Reflexive pronoun

• Subject pronoun

• Possessive pronoun

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A