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WorksheetsAP Style #3: Pronouns
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Pronoun confusion
When you listen to the music of early rock bands, you can hear the influence of the blues in their guitar melodies.
When you listen to the music of early rock bands, one can hear the influence of the blues in their guitar melodies.
Plural vs. Singular
Public safety groups are concerned about the injuries an airbag can cause from the force with which they are deployed.
Public safety groups are concerned about the injuries an airbag can cause from the force with which it is deployed.
Who vs. whom
Many of the people who went to our annual holiday party last year have decided not to go this year.
Many of the people whom went to our annual holiday party last year have decided not to go this year.
Possessives
Some paleontologists believe the Tyrannosaurus was a scavenger, eating animals that were already dead rather than hunting it’s own prey.
Some paleontologists believe the Tyrannosaurus was a scavenger, eating animals that were already dead rather than hunting its own prey.
They're/their/there
Although they’re still experiencing financial difficulties, the investment firm has shown significant growth in the past year.
Although there still experiencing financial difficulties, the investment firm has shown significant growth in the past year.
"Who" vs. "whom"
The proposed new contract provides higher wages for employees who have worked at the company for over three years.
The proposed new contract provides higher wages for employees whom has worked at the company for over three years.
Singular vs. plural
Because of their magnificent plumage and exotic origins, peacocks were often kept in European gardens to flaunt the wealth of the king.
Because of its magnificent plumage and exotic origins, peacocks were often kept in European gardens to flaunt the wealth of the king.
"She" vs. "her"
Ebony got an extension on the report that her and her lab partner should have finished by today.
Ebony got an extension on the report that she and her lab partner should have finished by today.
"Who" vs. "who's" vs. "whose"
An architect has designed a new skyscraper who’s top floors house giant wind turbines that generate much of the building’s power.
An architect has designed a new skyscraper whose top floors house giant wind turbines that generate much of the building’s power.
"Their" vs. "his or her"
In the event of a fire drill, employees must immediately evacuate the building and should not return to their desk until the alarm stops.
In the event of a fire drill, employees must immediately evacuate the building and should not return to his or her desk until the alarm stops.
