Identifying Referents

Who or what to the underlined words refer to?

The meal we ate yesterday at the new Italian restaurant was absolutely delicious. It was the best part of the evening, according to everyone at the table.

• we ate

• the meal

• delicious

• Italian restaurant

Who or what to the underlined words refer to?

John received an award for his outstanding science project, That made him very happy and proud of his hard work.

• John received

• outstanding science project

• John received an award for his outstanding science project.

• an awards for his outstanding

Who or what to the underlined words refer to?

After weeks of collaboration, the group members presented their final projects to the board. They received a wonderful feedback

• the board

• presented their final project

• their final project

• the group members

Who or what to the underlined words refer to?

There  are many books on the shelves in the corner of the library. The ones with yellow covers were specifically written for children and young readers.

• the books

• the shelves

• the library

• children

Who or what to the underlined words refer to?

This is the most exciting football match I’ve watched all year because the teams were evenly matched and played with so much energy. It was  truly unforgettable.

• all year

• evenly matched

• the teams

• the football match

Who or what to the underlined words refer to?

The teachers gave clear and detailed instructions for the project, and the students followed them carefully to ensure they didn’t make any mistakes.

• the students

• the teachers

• instructions

• the project

Who or what to the underlined words refer to?

We arrived at the park at sunset. The sun was painting the sky with beautiful shades of orange and pink. The view was truly breathtaking then, and we couldn’t help but stop to take it all in

•   at the the park

• shades of orange and pink

•  at sunset

•     Was painting

Who or what to the underlined words refer to?

The girl said that she would bring her laptop to school, but when she got there, she realized she had forgotten it at home and had to borrow one from her friend.

• laptop

• home

• the girl

• school

Who or what to the underlined words refer to?

The football players practiced every day for hours to prepare for the championship. They became better with each game and eventually won the title.

• hours

• championship

• the football players

• the football

Who or what to the underlined words refer to?

The colorful flowers blossoming in the meadow during spring attract countless visitors, who admire their vibrant beauty.

• the colorful flowers

• the meadow

• countless visitors

• blossoming in the meadow.