Pronouns and Antecedent

The antecedent is underlined in each sentence. Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun to match the antecedent.

Because Tyler and Emily like to travel, _________________ are planning a vacation to Germany.

If a pronoun can refer to more than one noun, the antecedent may be unclear. Which one of the following sentences has a clear antecedent and is, therefore, written correctly?

• I left my coat in the car, but now I can't find it.

• I left my coat in the car, but I searched the car and cannot find it.

If a pronoun can refer to more than one noun, the antecedent may be unclear. Which one of the following sentences has a clear antecedent and is, therefore, written correctly?

• He told his brother that his own bicycle had been stolen.

• He told his brother that his bicycle had been stolen.

If a pronoun can refer to more than one noun, the antecedent may be unclear. Which one of the following sentences has a clear antecedent and is, therefore, written correctly?

• The folder was on the bus, but now it's gone.

• The folder was on the bus, but now the folder is gone.

The noun or group of words that a pronoun refers to is called its 

• reflexive

• pronoun

• antecedent

Choose the correct pronoun to fill in the blank:
Students should fill ________ water bottles during break or before school.

• his/her

• their

Choose the correct pronoun to fill in the blank:
Did any of the students give _________ pencil to Jim?

• his/her

• their

Nobody wants to deliver (his or her/their) speech.

• his or her

• their

Choose the correct pronoun to fill in the blank:
Everyone must take __________ book back to the library.

• his/her

• their

Either Mrs. Radtke or Mr. Schuler will give you (his or her/their) feedback on the essay.

• his or her

• their