Wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Pronoun Study Guide

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Some unknown artist had tried to capture Nefertiti's face in _____________ sculpture.

a)

his and hers

b)

its or his

c)

his or her

d)

its and hers

2.

A few ancient Egyptian rulers were women, but usually ____________ had to be male.

a)

you

b)

they

c)

she

d)

it

3.

When we saw the sculptures, _______________ could see why Nefertiti's name meant "the beautiful one has come."

a)

you

b)

we

c)

it

d)

us

4.

If you have questions about Nefertiti after the film, the guide will answer _______________.

a)

it

b)

us or them

c)

him or her

d)

them

5.

Which sentence is written in the best way to avoid any vague pronouns?

a)

They showed skill in stone masonry to a high degree.

b)

All showed a high degree of skill in stone masonry.

c)

A high degree of stone masonry was shown by them.

d)

The Pueblo people showed a high degree of skill in stone masonry.

6.

Which sentence is written in the best way to avoid any vague pronouns?

a)

Archaeologists are not sure why the Ancestral Pueblo people moved into the cliffs.

b)

The Ancestral Pueblo people do not know why they moved into the cliffs.

c)

It is unknown to them why the Ancestral Pueblo moved into the cliffs.

d)

Why the Ancestral Puebloans moved into the cliffs, they do not know.

7.

Which sentence is written in the best way to avoid any vague pronouns?

a)

In harsh weather, they might have been safer.

b)

Their safety might have been greater in harsh weather.

c)

Cliff dwellings might have been safer in harsh weather.

d)

It might be because of their safety in harsh weather.

8.

Which sentence is written in the best way to avoid any vague pronouns?

a)

Whatever the reason they moved to the cliffs, they are amazing.

b)

Whatever the reason these people moved to the cliffs, they are amazing.

c)

Whatever the reason these people moved to the cliffs, you'd be amazed by them.

d)

Whatever the reason these people moved to the cliffs, their dwellings are amazing.

9.

Read the sentence.

For Thanksgiving dinner, JONAH AND ME made the gravy and butternut squash.

In this sentence, how is JONAH AND ME correctly written?

a)

Jonah and I

b)

me and Jonah

c)

I and Jonah

d)

As it is

10.

Read this sentence.

The teacher gave MY FRIENDS AND ME extra time at recess for our good behavior during class.

In this sentence, how is MY FRIENDS AND ME correctly written?

a)

my friends and I

b)

me and my friends

c)

us friends and me

d)

As it is

11.

Read the line from a student's draft.

Jordan went to the store to buy candy for THEY and Julie.

How is THEY correctly written?

a)

their

b)

we

c)

them

d)

As it is

12.

Which sentence is written correctly?

a)

My mother drove to the school to pick up my brother and me.

b)

My mother drove to the school to pick up me and my brother.

c)

My mother drove to the school to pick up my brother and I.

d)

My mother drove to the school to pick up I and my brother.

13.

Read the line from a student's draft.

Upon her death, my grandmother left her house to MY BROTHER AND I.

How is MY BROTHER AND I correctly written?

a)

me and my brother

b)

my brother and me

c)

I and my brother

d)

As it is

14.

Select the correct pronoun to complete the sentence.

At the wedding ceremony, Ryan recited a poem for ___ and their guests.

a)

them

b)

they

c)

she

d)

her

15.

Read the sentence.

THEM WERE two of nine children and only one year apart.

In this sentence, how is THEM WERE correctly written?

a)

They were

b)

Them was

c)

They was

d)

As it is

16.

Read the sentence.

MY SISTER AND ME spent our whole break being miserable.

In this sentence, how is MY SISTER AND ME correctly written?

a)

Me and my sister

b)

Me and her

c)

My sister and I

d)

As it is

17.
 Which sentence has a vague pronoun error?
a)
Armand visited George after his graduation ceremony had ended.
b)
The puppet show performed by Henry was undoubtedly his best creation yet.
c)
The dog ate all the food in its bowl and all the food in the kitty's bowl too.
d)
My dad spent the entire afternoon raking up all the leaves in our front and backyard.
18.
Which one does NOT a vague pronoun?
a)
Although the bike hit the tree, it was not damaged.
b)
The pirates left their gold in a hidden cave.
c)
Even though Jane invited Sue to the party, she was still upset.
d)
My aunt visited Paula; it was the first time she had ever left the state. 
19.
 Which pronoun belongs in the blank in this sentence?
Although Jordan was not very fond of sporting events, her mother often forced her to attend _______ on a regular basis.
a)
it
b)
that
c)
them
d)
they
20.
Identify the pronoun and its antecedent: Amanda woke up late, and she missed her first class. 
a)
Pronoun: she 
Antecedent: Amanda
b)
Pronoun: woke
Antecedent: Amanda
c)
Pronoun: her
Antecedent: late
d)
Pronoun: class
Antecedent: first
21.

The following sentence has a vague pronoun.


Miss Havisham lives with Estella in her mansion.


Who could her refer to?

a)

Miss Havisham

b)

Estella

c)

Miss Havisham and Estella

d)

mansion

22.
Which contains a vague pronoun reference?
a)
Dad yelled at Rick, but he was just being silly.
b)
 Dad was just being silly when he yelled at Rick.
23.
Which contains a vague pronoun reference?
a)
In California, you can go surfing.
b)
In California, people can go surfing
24.
Identify the pronoun:
A man had to use all his skills just to survive.
a)
survive
b)
all
c)
had
d)
his
25.
Identify the antecedent of the pronoun:
The first colonists thought they would find gold.
a)
first
b)
colonists
c)
find
d)
gold
26.
The students made ______  own costumes for the play.
a)
Her
b)
Their 
c)
My
d)
Our
27.
Roger stayed up late to finish _____ English project.
a)
our
b)
his
c)
their
d)
my
28.
Playing a musical instrument is a valuable experience for a child. It teaches him or her many important things.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
29.
After the streets had been swept, it looked very clean.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
30.
When a person comes to class, you should have your homework ready.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
31.
I don't like tacos. They are too spicy.
a)
Correct
b)
Incorrect
32.
In Cabo, tourists experience sandy beaches and luxurious resorts, but ______ will also see people living in poverty.
a)
you
b)
they
33.
After the streets had been swept, ______ looked very clean.
a)
it
b)
they
34.
When a person comes to class, _____ should have your homework ready.
a)
you 
b)
he or she
35.

I helped ............to some food at the party.

a)

myself

b)

me

c)

mine

d)

yourself

36.

He's so ill he can't dress ____.

a)

himself

b)

himselves

c)

him

d)

his

37.

Tom helped .........with my homework.

a)

me

b)

myself

c)

him

d)

himself

38.

The boys hurt ...........playing rugby.

a)

themselves

b)

them

c)

themself

d)

theirselves

39.

It's a party for ......... birthday.

a)

my

b)

mine

c)

myself

40.

I didn't believe ....... story.

a)

her

b)

hers

c)

herself

41.

No one will help us so we have to do it .........

a)

ourselves

b)

us

c)

ours

d)

ourself

42.

He'll just have to do it ____.

a)

himself

b)

him

c)

his

43.

It's ____ not mine.

a)

hers

b)

her

c)

herself

44.

I blame ________ for the accident.

a)

me

b)

myself

c)

yourself

45.

My parents blame .........for the broken vase.

a)

me

b)

myself

c)

I

46.

The girls amused ............. in the reallity show.

a)

themselves

b)

them

c)

-

d)

they

47.

The dog hurt ......... leg.

a)

its

b)

itself

c)

his

48.

Goodbye! Take care of ________!

a)

yourself

b)

you

49.

Her brother? Yes, she told me all about ________.

a)

him

b)

himself

c)

her

50.

The noun (or other pronoun) that a pronoun replaces is called the ________________.

a)

word

b)

antecedent

c)

ancestor

d)

pronoun