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WorksheetsAntecedents, Pronoun Case, and Vague pronouns Exam!
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 31mins
Which word in the below sentence is the vague pronoun?
Even though Jane invited Beth to the party, she was still upset.
though
Jane
she
upset
Which sentence has a vague pronoun error?
My aunt visited Paula, which made her happy.
My aunt visited Paula, which made Paula happy.
Which sentence is written in the best way to avoid any vague pronouns?
They showed skill in stone masonry to a high degree.
All showed a high degree of skill in stone masonry.
A high degree of stone masonry was shown by them.
The Pueblo people showed a high degree of skill in stone masonry.
Which sentence is written in the best way to avoid any vague pronouns?
Archaeologists are not sure why the Ancestral Pueblo people moved into the cliffs.
The Ancestral Pueblo people do not know why they moved into the cliffs.
It is unknown to them why the Ancestral Pueblo moved into the cliffs.
Why the Ancestral Puebloans moved into the cliffs, they do not know.
Which has a vague pronoun?
Despite the heat wave, they say Seattle is a cool city.
Don't forget to write down your homework.
The survivors were all lucky to be alive.
His mother told him another story.
Miss Havisham lives with Estella in HER mansion. (This is vague. Who could "her" refer to in this sentence?)
Miss Havisham
Estella
Miss Havisham and Estella
mansion
The musicians asked me to help put instruments back on the buses, but I can't find THEM. (This is vague. Who could "them" refer to in this sentence?)
musicians, instruments, and buses
musicians
musicians and instruments
instruments and buses
Before Sally puts fondant flowers on wedding cakes, she sprinkles THEM with sugar. (This is vague. Who could "them" refer to in this sentence?)
Sally and flowers
Sally and flowers and cakes
flowers and cakes
Some unknown artist had tried to capture Nefertiti's face in _____________ sculpture.
his and hers
its or his
his or her
its and hers
A few ancient Egyptian rulers were women, but usually ____________ had to be male.
you
they
she
it
In 1912, archeologists dug up sculptures of Nefertiti and shared ___________ with the world.
it
his
him
them
When we saw the sculptures, _______________ could see why Nefertiti's name meant "the beautiful one has come."
you
we
it
us
If you have questions about Nefertiti after the film, the guide will answer _______________.
it
us or them
him or her
them
Which sentence is written in the best way to avoid any vague pronouns?
They showed skill in stone masonry to a high degree.
All showed a high degree of skill in stone masonry.
A high degree of stone masonry was shown by them.
The Pueblo people showed a high degree of skill in stone masonry.
Which sentence is written in the best way to avoid any vague pronouns?
Archaeologists are not sure why the Ancestral Pueblo people moved into the cliffs.
The Ancestral Pueblo people do not know why they moved into the cliffs.
It is unknown to them why the Ancestral Pueblo moved into the cliffs.
Why the Ancestral Puebloans moved into the cliffs, they do not know.
Which sentence is written in the best way to avoid any vague pronouns?
In harsh weather, they might have been safer.
Their safety might have been greater in harsh weather.
Cliff dwellings might have been safer in harsh weather.
It might be because of their safety in harsh weather.
The pronoun is INCORRECT. Replace it with the correct pronoun.
The exhibit was on butterflies, and they included a film.
hers
it
its
he
The pronoun is INCORRECT. Replace it with the correct pronoun.
Queen Latifah was known for its rap music.
his
hers
theirs
its
Since my friends and I love fashion, the topic interested them.
we
ours
us
theirs
The Egyptians saw rulers as gods, so in 1350 BC, we worshipped Nefertiti.
her
them
our
they
The musicians asked me to help put instruments back on the buses, but I can't find THEM. (This is vague. Who could "them" refer to in this sentence?)
musicians, instruments, and buses
musicians
musicians and instruments
instruments and buses
Identify the antecedent that agrees with the underlined pronoun.
The old gate squeaked on its rusty hinge.
old
gate
squeaked
its
Identify the antecedent that agrees with the underlined pronoun.
My friends are coming over for lunch. They will be here at noon.
My friends
lunch
They
noon
Identify the antecedent that agrees with the underlined pronoun.
Mia and I met in kindergarten. We have been friends for over three years.
kindergarten
We
Mia, I
friends
Choose the pronoun that agrees with the antecedent.
Francisco called ________ parents after the basketball game.
her
him
his
we
Choose the pronoun that agrees with the antecedent.
The choir sang ________ most popular songs at the ceremony.
we
they
us
their
Choose the antecedent and the pronoun it agrees with.
Jorge worked all summer washing cars. (Him/He) was saving up for a new computer.
Jorge, He
Jorge, Him
cars, he
Choose the antecedent and the pronoun it agrees with.
We loved the warm weather. (Its/It) reminded us of our trip to the desert.
We, It
weather, Its
weather, It
Choose the antecedent and the pronoun it agrees with.
The boys love to ride bikes. (They/We) ride for hours on the weekends.
The boys, We
The boys, They
bikes, They
Choose the antecedent and the pronoun it agrees with.
The sick patients knew that Dr. Tang would help (them/their).
sick, their
patients, them
Dr. Tang, them
Choose the correct pronouns for the following sentence.
My sister and ____ are going to visit Grandmother.
I
he
my
we
Choose the correct pronouns for the following sentence.
____ are going to have pizza with the boys and her.
He
I
We
Them
Choose the correct pronouns for the following sentence.
Although the store was full, ____ had plenty of space for more people.
them
it
we
her
Choose the correct pronouns for the following sentence.
Ed needed to work on ____ karate skills before the contest.
them
his
we
my
Choose the correct pronouns for the following sentence.
Chloe sang the song that ____ knows best for the talent show.
me
them
her
she
Choose the correct pronouns for the following sentence.
My neighbors and I play in the park, but sometimes ____ play inside.
him
we
they
us
Choose the correct pronouns for the following sentence.
Penelope sold the cookies at the show. She sold ____ for $5 each.
them
it
they
we
What is a pronoun?
a person, place, thing, or idea
a descriptive word
a word that substitutes for or refers back to a noun
What is an antecedent?
the noun a pronoun refers to
what the pronoun is doing
a type of pronoun
What is a vague pronoun?
A pronoun hiding in a secret location
A pronoun with an unclear meaning
A pronoun that mumbles when it talks
A pronoun that is easy to identify
A(n) _____ pronoun can act as either the direct object, the indirect object or the object of the preposition.
nominative case
possessive case
objective case
subjective case
Him is an example of a(n) ___ pronoun.
Choose the correct form of the pronoun in parentheses.
(He, Him) is a careful writer.
He
Him
He and Davis are going to Math class during advisory to make up a test. "He" is a...
Plural Object Pronoun
Singular Object Pronoun
Plural Subject Pronoun
Singular Subject Pronoun
Harvey passed the papers over to them. "Them" is a...
Singular Object Pronoun
Plural Object Pronoun
Singular Subject Pronoun
Plural Subject Pronoun
Mikayla asked her if she could borrow a pencil.
Singular Object Pronoun
Singular Subject Pronoun
Plural Object Pronoun
Plural Subject Pronoun
She is an example of a(n) ___ pronoun.
The new home is ours.
Ours is an example of a(n) ___ pronoun.
possessive
reflexive
subjective
objective
Myself is an example of a(n) ____.
