Understanding Pronouns and Antecedents

Understanding Pronouns and Antecedents

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Evelyn Hayes

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of using pronouns in sentences?

To replace adjectives

To replace conjunctions

To replace verbs

To replace specific names of people, places, or things

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a type of pronoun?

First person

Second person

Third person

Fourth person

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'antecedent' refer to in grammar?

A verb that follows a pronoun

A noun that a pronoun replaces

An adjective describing a pronoun

A conjunction connecting two pronouns

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you identify the antecedent in a sentence?

By looking for the verb

By finding the pronoun and working backwards

By locating the conjunction

By identifying the adjective

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the sentence 'Beverly and Fidel worked overtime to get their project done on time,' what is the antecedent of 'their'?

Time

Beverly and Fidel

Overtime

Project