Question 1

Correct problems with pronoun reference.
-When I accidentally hit the car, he threatened me.

Accepted Answer

The sentence "When I accidentally hit the car, he threatened me." contains a pronoun reference issue because it is not clear who "he" refers to. The pronoun "he" should clearly refer to a specific person, but without prior context, we cannot determine who that person is. To correct the pronoun reference problem, we need to specify who "he" is. Here's a revised version of the sentence:

"When I accidentally hit the car, the other driver threatened me."

In this corrected sentence, "the other driver" replaces the pronoun "he," clarifying who threatened the speaker.

"When I accidentally hit the car, the other driver threatened me."

In this corrected sentence, "the other driver" replaces the pronoun "he," clarifying who threatened the speaker.

Question 2

Select the correct pronoun.
-Most parents feel _____ aren't too strict with their children.

Accepted Answer

A)  he 
B)  they 
A)  he 
B)  they B

Question 3

Select the correct pronoun in the parentheses in each sentence.
-The representatives expected harsh criticism from (his or her / their) constituents.

Accepted Answer

their

Question 4

Correct problems with pronoun reference.
-Taylor removed flash drive from her backpack and put it in her car.

Accepted Answer

The sentence "Taylor removed flash drive

Question 5

Correct problems with pronoun reference.
-Graffiti covered most of the wall; it had to be removed.

Accepted Answer

The sentence "Graffiti covered most of t

Question 6

Correct problems with pronoun reference.
-Josh and Christopher left the party in his car.

Accepted Answer

The sentence "Josh and Christopher left

Question 7

Select the correct pronoun in the parentheses in each sentence.
-The jury gave (its / their) final verdict after hours of deliberation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Select the correct pronoun in the parentheses...

Question 8

Select the correct pronoun in the parentheses in each sentence.
-Neither of the men wanted (his / their) picture in the paper.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Select the correct pronoun in the parentheses...

Question 9

Select the correct pronoun in the parentheses in each sentence.
-Melanie and Jessica waited patiently for (her / their) chance to perform.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Select the correct pronoun in the parentheses...

Question 10

Select the correct pronoun.
-The team will play _____ first game on Saturday.

Accepted Answer

A)  its 
B)  their 
A)  its 
B)  their

Question 11

Correct problems with pronoun reference.
-Derek kicked his friend, which angered his mother.

Accepted Answer

To correct the problems with pronoun ref

Question 12

Select the correct pronoun.
-While playing with the kites, the children lost _____ dog in the park.

Accepted Answer

A)  his or her 
B)  their 
A)  his or her 
B)  their

Question 13

Correct problems with pronoun reference.
-Take the rug off the floor and wash it.

Accepted Answer

The sentence "Take the rug off the floor

Question 14

Select the correct pronoun.
-I left the chess club since _____ required too much of my time.

Accepted Answer

A)  it 
B)  they 
A)  it 
B)  they

Question 15

Select the correct pronoun in the parentheses in each sentence.
-The audience demonstrated (its / their) satisfaction by clapping frantically.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Select the correct pronoun in the parentheses...

Question 16

Select the correct pronoun.
-One of the players on the soccer team twisted _____ ankle.

Accepted Answer

A)  their 
B)  her 
A)  their 
B)  her

Question 17

Correct problems with pronoun reference.
-At the daycare center, they charge a weekly fee.

Accepted Answer

To correct the pronoun reference issue i

Question 18

Select the correct pronoun in the parentheses in each sentence.
-Everyone should select (his or her / their) career carefully.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Select the correct pronoun in the parentheses...

Question 19

Correct problems with pronoun reference.
-My mother and my aunt went to the spa; she enjoyed the massage.

Accepted Answer

The sentence "My mother and my aunt went

Question 20

Select the correct pronoun.
-Many students invest in extra study time hoping to improve _____ grades.

Accepted Answer

A)  his or her 
B)  their 
A)  his or her 
B)  their

Exam 26: Using Pronouns Correctly: Agreement and Reference

Correct problems with pronoun reference. -When I accidentally hit the car, he threatened me.

Select the correct pronoun. -Most parents feel _____ aren't too strict with their children.

Select the correct pronoun in the parentheses in each sentence. -The representatives expected harsh criticism from (his or her / their) constituents.

Correct problems with pronoun reference. -Taylor removed flash drive from her backpack and put it in her car.

Correct problems with pronoun reference. -Graffiti covered most of the wall; it had to be removed.

Correct problems with pronoun reference. -Josh and Christopher left the party in his car.

Select the correct pronoun in the parentheses in each sentence. -The jury gave (its / their) final verdict after hours of deliberation.

Select the correct pronoun in the parentheses in each sentence. -Neither of the men wanted (his / their) picture in the paper.

Select the correct pronoun in the parentheses in each sentence. -Melanie and Jessica waited patiently for (her / their) chance to perform.

Select the correct pronoun. -The team will play _____ first game on Saturday.

Correct problems with pronoun reference. -Derek kicked his friend, which angered his mother.

Select the correct pronoun. -While playing with the kites, the children lost _____ dog in the park.

Correct problems with pronoun reference. -Take the rug off the floor and wash it.

Select the correct pronoun. -I left the chess club since _____ required too much of my time.

Select the correct pronoun in the parentheses in each sentence. -The audience demonstrated (its / their) satisfaction by clapping frantically.

Select the correct pronoun. -One of the players on the soccer team twisted _____ ankle.

Correct problems with pronoun reference. -At the daycare center, they charge a weekly fee.

Select the correct pronoun in the parentheses in each sentence. -Everyone should select (his or her / their) career carefully.

Correct problems with pronoun reference. -My mother and my aunt went to the spa; she enjoyed the massage.

Select the correct pronoun. -Many students invest in extra study time hoping to improve _____ grades.

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