Pronouns and Antecedent

Read the following sentence. Replace the underlined words with the correct pronoun. Write the pronoun in the answer space. Spelling counts.

I went to visit Cameron and Avery in Florida.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Read the following sentences. Replace the underlined words with the correct pronoun. Write the pronoun in the answer space. Spelling counts.

Trevor wrote a report on the history of the Green Bay Packers. Trevor was proud of the report.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Read the following sentence. Replace the underlined words with the correct pronoun. Write the pronoun in the answer space. Spelling counts.
Cooper, Allyson, and I went fishing on the Wolf River.

Answer explanation

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

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

Here is a new diamond ring and __________________ is a beauty.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

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

My friends are amazing because _______________ bought me a ticket to attend a concert.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

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

My friends are amazing because _______________ bought me a ticket to attend a concert.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Read the following sentence. Choose the antecedent of the underlined pronoun. If the antecedent is unclear, choose "unclear". Martin carefully put away his materials.

• carefully

• materials

• Martin

• unclear

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D