C: Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement 1

Which sentence uses correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?

• Every student must bring their ID card.

• Every student must bring his or her ID card.

• Every student must bring their ID cards.

• Every student must bring his or her ID cards.

Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence? Each of the girls wore ___ favorite dress to the dance.

• their

• hers

• her

• she

Which sentence is correct?

• The players practiced his drills before the game.

• The players practiced their drills before the game.

• The player practiced their drills before the game.

• The players practiced his or her drills before the game.

Which sentence correctly uses a singular they based on context?

• Taylor said they would bring their guitar to rehearsal.

• The teacher said they forgot their homework.

• A student needs to turn in their report by Friday.

• Sam wanted their locker changed.

Which pronoun best completes the sentence? Neither of the boys remembered to bring ___ lunch.

• their

• his

• his or her

• them

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

• If someone loses their ticket, they must buy another.

• If someone loses his or her ticket, they must buy another.

• If someone loses his or her ticket, he or she must buy another.

• If someone loses their ticket, he must buy another.

Which pronoun agrees with the antecedent? A teacher should always prepare ___ lessons in advance.

• their

• his or her

• her

• them

Which sentence clearly and correctly uses plural pronouns?

• The committee gave their final decision today.

• The students explained their ideas clearly.

• The class submitted their essays late.

• The team celebrated their victory in the locker room.

Which sentence respects a person's stated pronouns?

• Alex told his friends that she would be late.

• Jordan told us that they need a few more minutes.

• Jamie said he was tired, and they were going to rest.

• Taylor told me she would meet us later.

Which is the best revision of this sentence: "Each athlete needs to bring their own towel."

• Each athlete needs to bring their own towels.

• Each athlete needs to bring his or her own towel.

• Each athlete need to bring their own towel.

• Each athlete needs to bring his towel.