Pronoun Review

What is a vague or unclear pronoun?

• a pronoun that cannot be easily found

• when you don't know what noun the pronoun connects to

• a pronoun that talks about a group rather than one person

Which underlined pronoun is vague or unclear?

Two cowboys saw large caves in the distance. The caves were an unusual red color, and they decided to go and explore them. The cowboys had heard from someone long ago that a golden treasure was hidden in red caves.

• they

• them

Which underlined pronoun is vague or unclear?

Will and Greg worked together on their science fair project. They created solar powered microwaves. Everyone who saw the project praised them.

• they

• them

Which underlined pronoun is used incorrectly?

My sister and I have worked together for years. When we were kids, Eva and me did everything together.

• I

• me

Which underlined pronoun is vague or unclear?

The students traveled to the Philadelphia Museum of Art on a field trip, and Stacey was amazed by its exhibits. Stacey quickly found her favorite art piece - an abstract glass sculpture.

• its

• her

What is pronoun-antecedent agreement?

• when pronouns match the nouns they replace

• when pronouns match the verb

• when pronouns are used in a sentence

Which of the following does NOT need to be considered in pronoun-antecedent agreement?

• case (the job a noun has)

• gender

• the verb

• number

Read the sentence:

Leah put the donations in boxes so she could bring _____ to the shelter.

Which word correctly completes the sentence?

• it

• them

Read the sentence:

Every student must bring in ______ permission slip by Monday.

Which word(s) correctly completes the sentence?

• their

• his or her

Read the sentence:

Delilah and ___ are the leads in the school play.

Which word correctly completes the sentence?

• me

• I