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Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

15 questions

7th - 7th Grade

English

This free printable Grade 7 English worksheet helps students apply pronoun-antecedent agreement in complete sentences. Across 15 items, students choose correct subject, object, and reflexive pronouns; revise unclear pronoun references; identify when a noun should replace a vague pronoun; and correct pronouns that do not clearly match their antecedents. Examples address agreement in person, number, and gender, as well as sentences with two possible antecedents. The worksheet combines 9 multiple-choice questions, 5 fill-in-the-blank vocabulary items, and 1 multiple-select question. Students also use the terms refer, vague, vivid, clarify, and clarity to connect grammar choices with precise writing. It is designed for Grade 7 English instruction, guided practice, independent review, or a short assessment. A complete answer key is included so teachers can check both the selected pronouns and the grammar vocabulary responses efficiently.

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Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

Total questions: 15

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose the proper pronoun to complete the sentence: “Erica and Priya went to a movie on Friday night. _____ shared some popcorn and candy during the movie.”

a)

They

b)

Them

c)

Their

2.

Choose the proper pronoun to complete the sentence: “After listening to the teacher explain the directions, Jeon, Luke, and I completed the experiment _____.”

a)

themself

b)

themselves

c)

ourself

d)

ourselves

3.

Choose the sentence with the vague pronoun error.

a)

We ran past it on our way to the store.

b)

He left the books on the shelf by the door.

c)

They told us it was their dog.

4.

What change should be made in the following sentence?

Mika and Layla were walking to school when she slipped on the ice and broke her arm.

a)

change Mika and Layla to We

b)

change she to they

c)

change she to Mika

d)

change her arm to it

5.

Read the sentence. Then, choose the sentence that uses the pronouns correctly.

Logan and Juan met up with Tami and me as we walked to the park.

a)

He met up with us as we walked to the park.

b)

They met up with us as we walked to the park.

c)

Them met up with they as we walked to the park.

6.

What change should be made in the following sentence:

While mystery novels don’t excite everyone, most people enjoy it.

a)

change it to its

b)

change it to them

c)

change it to their

d)

change it to us

7.

What change should be made in the following sentence?

A successful longterm friendship requires hard work, but they can be a source of emotional support and happiness.

a)

change they to it

b)

change they to them

c)

change they to we

d)

change they to he

8.

What change should be made in the following sentence?

Kathleen loves to put raisins in almost everything. She especially loves to sprinkle it in her cereal.

a)

change her to their

b)

change it to them

c)

change She to They

d)

change it to itself

9.

What change should be made in the following sentence?

Maria and her sister posed for a photograph, but when the flash went off, she blinked.

a)

change she to her sister

b)

change her to Maria's

c)

change she to it

d)

change her to their

10.

Fill in the blank with a vocabulary word:

A pronoun (a)   to one clear antecedent.

11.

Fill in the blank with a vocabulary word:

If a pronoun has no antecedent or more than one possible antecedent, a (a)   pronoun reference occurs.

12.

Fill in the blank with a vocabulary word:

Using figurative language can make writing more interesting and (a)   for the reader.

13.

Fill in the blank with a vocabulary word:

If a pronoun has more than one possible antecedent, you can (a)   the meaning of the sentence by changing the pronoun to a noun.

14.

Using the correct pronoun to agree with the antecedent improves the (a)   of your writing.

15.

A pronoun must agree with its antecedent in... (select all that are true)

a)

person (POV)

b)

number

c)

gender

d)

tense

Answer Key

Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

Total questions: 15

1.
a)

They

2.
d)

ourselves

3.
a)

We ran past it on our way to the store.

4.
c)

change she to Mika

5.
b)

They met up with us as we walked to the park.

6.
b)

change it to them

7.
a)

change they to it

8.
b)

change it to them

9.
a)

change she to her sister

10.
refer, refers
11.
vague, vage, vag, vagu, vauge, vaug
12.
vivid, vivd, vvid, vived, vive, viivid
13.
clarify, clarified, clairfy
14.
clarity, clairty, clairity, clarty
15.
a)

person (POV)

, b)

number

, c)

gender

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FAQs

What does this pronoun-antecedent agreement worksheet cover?

This Grade 7 worksheet uses 9 multiple-choice items, 5 fill-in-the-blank vocabulary items, and 1 multiple-select item to practice matching pronouns with their antecedents. Students select or revise pronouns for agreement in person, number, and gender, distinguish subject, object, and reflexive forms, and correct vague references when a pronoun has no clear antecedent or has more than one possible antecedent. The vocabulary items reinforce terms such as refer, vague, clarify, and clarity.

How can I use this worksheet to teach pronoun-antecedent agreement?

Introduce the worksheet by modeling how to identify the antecedent before choosing a pronoun, then have students explain whether the match works in person, number, and gender. Use the sentence-revision items to discuss why a noun may be clearer than a pronoun when two people or things could be its antecedent. Finish with the vocabulary and multiple-select items so students connect accurate agreement with clear, vivid writing.

What mistakes should I watch for on this pronoun worksheet?

Students may choose a pronoun that agrees with the nearest noun instead of the actual antecedent, as in sentences involving two people such as “Maria and her sister.” They may also confuse subject and object forms, such as choosing “them” for a subject or “they” for an object, or use “it” when the antecedent is plural. Watch for students who overlook vague references and select all four agreement categories, even though tense is not one of the required categories in this worksheet.

How do I assign and grade this pronoun-antecedent agreement worksheet?

On Wayground, this worksheet is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz, with a complete answer key for all 15 items. Assign the PDF for paper practice or the digital version for online completion; printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app. The printable format can also support schools that are reducing screen time.

How can I differentiate this pronoun-antecedent agreement worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing and font size so the sentence-completion and revision items are easier to read. You can also apply a dyslexia-friendly font to the pronoun examples and vocabulary blanks, or translate the worksheet into another language when language access is needed. These options change the worksheet file while preserving its pronoun-agreement practice.

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