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Pronoun Shifts

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

"The boy slept through the pronoun lesson."


Which of the following sentences has an incorrect shift that does NOT match the antecedent?

a)

He drooled on their desk.

b)

He was so embarrassed when he awoke.

2.

"My sister and I watched Tik Tok videos instead of cleaning."


Which of the following sentences has an incorrect shift that does NOT match the antecedent?

a)

We thought they were hilarious.

b)

We hoped we could just avoid their task.

3.

"The cat crouched down, intently watching the bird."


Which of the following sentences has an incorrect shift that does NOT match the antecedent?

a)

You could tell they were just hoping it would come closer.

b)

It mewed softly and crept closer.

4.

Choose the two sentences with the correct pronoun usage.

a)

The slobbery, excited dog bounded down the hall, and they jumped right on me!

b)

The slobbery, excited dog bounded down the hall, and it jumped right on me!

c)

The slobbery, excited dog bounded down the hall and, he jumped right on me!

5.

A chef should always sharpen ___________ knife before storing it away.

a)

their

b)

his

c)

hers

d)

his or her

6.

A farmer is always busy! ___________ can spend most of the daylight hours caring for animals.

a)

They

b)

She or he

c)

Him or her

d)

He

7.

We walked down the dark path. It was so quiet, _______ could hear the crunch of every leaf.

a)

we

b)

you

8.

Which pronoun could be used to fill in both blanks:


Many people love a day at the movies, but _______ should bring over $20 if ________ want any food from the concession stands!

a)

you

b)

they

c)

them

d)

we

9.

Shaggy jumped in the van. He drove it until ________ tire popped.

a)

his

b)

their

c)

its

10.

When Nicole was eight years old, she and _______ family moved to California.

a)

a

b)

her

c)

their

d)

hers

11.

Which two pronouns could be used to complete the sentence?


Dr. Caresalott should always monitor _______ patients for adverse reactions to medication.

a)

his

b)

her

c)

their

d)

its

12.
Select the sentence avoids a shift in pronoun usage.
a)
Painters often have extra paints and brushes on hand in their studio.
b)
Painters often have extra paints and brushes on hand in his or her studio.
c)
Painters often have extra paints and brushes on hand in our studio. 
13.

The pronoun is INCORRECT. Replace it with the correct pronoun.

The exhibit was on butterflies, and they included a film.

a)

hers

b)

it

c)

its

d)

he

14.

We were starving but decided to make the long drive home because the choices at the food court would have poisoned you.

a)

us

b)

her

c)

them

d)

No change is necessary.

15.
Which sentence is an example of pronoun shift?
a)
If you miss the bus, you will have to walk.
b)
When we found the dog, we were so happy that he was okay.
c)
When I finally arrived, I was so relieved.
d)
A pilot's life is interesting because they get to travel the world.
16.
Mrs. Marshall's students won the reading contest. ________ read more books than any other class in the sixth grade.
a)
Their
b)
Her
c)
They
d)
I
17.
When Tiffany went ice skating, ______ fell and twisted her ankle.
a)
she
b)
her
c)
my
d)
we
18.
Which sentence is an example of pronoun shift?
a)
Students were told that you need a set of markers to complete the poster.
b)
The bikers were told that they could use the trail.
c)
The kindergartners explained that they wanted to play outside.
d)
The boaters docked their boats at Holiday Marina. 
19.

His or her is a ________ pronoun.

a)

singular

b)

plural

20.

Some is a ______ pronoun.

a)

Singular

b)

Plural

21.

Kyle and Leah was late to the party, even though she got dressed early.

a)

Kyle and Leah was late to the party, even though he got dressed early.

b)

Kyle and Leah was late to the party, even though their got dressed early.

c)

Kyle and Leah was late to the party, even though they got dressed early.

d)

No change is necessary.