Pronoun Antecedents

Which word or phrase should replace the underlined?

Jeanne Pigsley and Christina Piña recently joined the cast of Adventure Friends. The actress is excited about the show's upcoming release on streaming services.

• no change

• she

• Pigsley

• The woman

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which word or phrase should replace the underlined?

Karen plugged her cellphone into the car before she realized that its battery was dead.

• no change

• one's

• her car's

• the other's

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which word or phrase should replace the underlined?

After Karen and her friend Gemma had both submitted their entries to the Make Your Own Shake and Bake Cake competition, the judge said that the other's entry was the clear winner.

• no change

• her

• one's

• Gemma's

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

When I clipped the top of my drinking glass with my plate, it broke.

• no change

• the glass

• part of it

• the tableware

Taylor served lattes to a group of three women who were named Marci, Zina, and Kristin; he had to admit, he was a little frightened by her.

• no change

• the woman

• the last one

• the customer

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

David told Walter that Dr. Phillips, their business professor, suggested that he raise his own funds for his IT consultation business because of the increased freedom in operations.

• no change

• Walter

• the student

• the other

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A

Abdul gave Frederick a signed first edition for his birthday, because Animal Farm was his favorite book

• no change

• Frederick's

• the boy's

• one's

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B

Diego admired the works of both Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí, though his works appealed more to Diego's political sensibilities.

• no change

• one's

• Picasso's

• the other painter's

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.2.2C

In the warranty slip, they say that you are eligible for a repair or replacement for up to one year.

• no change

• the warranty slip says

• they say in the warranty slip

• in the warranty slip, he says

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A

Which is the best way to maintain consistency in pronoun use? "If one wants to succeed, you need to work hard."

• A) If one wants to succeed, they need to work hard.

• B) If you want to succeed, you need to work hard.

• C) If one wants to succeed, you must work hard.

• D) If one wants to succeed, one must work hard.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D