Exam 26: Using Pronouns Correctly: Agreement and Reference

Select the correct pronoun. -The trapped lion paced in _____ cage.

Select the correct pronoun in the parentheses in each sentence. -The soldiers demonstrated (his / their) survival skills in the desert.

Select the correct pronoun. -The umpires went on strike, for _____ wanted larger salaries and more benefits.

Select the correct pronoun. -Everybody at the canceled concert demanded that _____ money be refunded.

Select the correct pronoun. -The employees were pleased with the company because _____ gave annual pay raises.

Select the correct pronoun. -Jasmine and Sarah studied engineering because _____ wanted to work in the field.

Select the correct pronoun. -Somebody left _____ calculus notes in the classroom.

Select the correct pronoun in the parentheses in each sentence. -One of the boys left (his / their) glove on the field.

Select the correct pronoun. -Steven and Anju thought _____ project would help them pass chemistry.

Select the correct pronoun in the parentheses in each sentence. -After practice ended, the choir members stayed to corrected (its / their) mistakes.

Select the correct pronoun in the parentheses in each sentence. -Most of the people in the community donated (his or her / their) time to help with the raffle.

Select the correct pronoun. -The family decorated _____ tree on Christmas Eve.

Correct problems with pronoun reference. -Randa told Charlotte that she had to speak at the convention.

Correct problems with pronoun reference. -I received a raise at my job which pleased me.

Select the correct pronoun. -Everyone in the class took _____ time during the test.