WorksheetsPronouns Review 3/21/21
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 3600secs
Which of the following sentences is correct? Hint: It does not have a vague pronoun reference or an incorrect pronoun/antecedant?
A lichen is composed of an algea and a fungus. Biologists name lichens based on the species of the fungus.
A lichen is composed of an algea and a fungus. They name lichens based on the species of the fungus.
A lichen is composed of an algea and a fungus. You name lichens based on the species of the fungus.
Which of the following contains a vague pronoun reference?
The recipe says to mix the black beans with chopped tomatoes, but Gary forgot to buy the black beans.
The recipe says to mix the black beans with chopped tomatoes, but Gary forgot to buy them.
Select the pronoun whose antecedent is energy.
In physics, we learned that energy cannot be wasted or destroyed; it can only be changed from one form to another.
we
energy
it
another
Select the pronoun whose antecedent is Charles L. Dodgson.
In 1865, Charles L . Dodgson, better known as Lewis Caroll, wrote Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. In 1872, he published Through the Looking Glass.
better
he
published
In 1865
Select the pronoun whose antecedent is the detective and I.
Tomorrow the detective and I will turn over all our evidence to the authorities.
our
I
detective
authorities
Which sentence contains an error in pronoun usage?
Eric played basketball and then he went home.
The boys' coach was very strict, but they loved his eagerness to work hard.
Students who like to color should choose the crayons you like.
Lauryn's cake was beautiful, and no one wanted to cut it.
Complete the sentence with the pronoun that agrees with the word or words that are underlined.
Throughout her career, Ariana Grande has won many awards. In addition, _______has been the most followed woman on Instragram since 2019.
her
they
it
she
Complete the sentence with the pronoun that agrees with the word or words that are underlined.
Luke Combs volunteers to help the less fortunate. On the weekend, _________ delivers flowers to hospitals and serves food at soup kitchens.
they
he
him
their
Complete the sentence with the pronoun that agrees with the word or words that are underlined.
It seems like it's been an hour since I orderd those french fries, and I'm hungry! If the waiter doesn't bring ______ soon, I might faint.
him
I
their
them
Choose the incorrect pronoun usage in the following sentence.
A successful long-term friendship requires hard work, but they can be a source of emotional support and happiness.
source
happiness
can
they
Replace the incorrect pronoun that is used in the following sentence.
A successful long-term friendship requires hard work, but they can be a source of emotional support and happiness.
they
it
she
them
Which sentences contains an error in pronoun usage? CHOOSE THREE SENTENCES WITH ERRORS
It's fine for students to miss class when sick, as long as you make up any missed work as soon as possibe.
Domes have become popular since they are a strong, sturdy structure.
Candidates for the job will make a good impression if he are knowledgeable about the company's services.
Sea urchins are sometimes called sea hedgehogs because of its long, sharp spines.
