Pronoun Agreement: Master the Art of Pronoun-Antecedent Harmony

Question 1

Identify the indefinite pronoun in the sentence: "Everyone has their own opinion." Explain how the indefinite pronoun affects pronoun agreement.

Accepted Answer

Everyone

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Their

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Has

Question 2

In the sentence, "The team of engineers, along with their manager, were working on the project," which pronoun correctly replaces the underlined portion? Explain how the intervening phrase impacts pronoun agreement.

Accepted Answer

They

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It

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He

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We

Question 3

Which pronoun correctly agrees with the antecedent 'everyone'?

Accepted Answer

They

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It

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He

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She

Question 4

Select the pronoun that most appropriately completes the sentence: Neither John nor Mary brought ______ lunch.

Accepted Answer

their

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his or her

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theirs

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him or her

Question 5

Identify the pronoun that correctly refers to the phrase, 'the team of scientists'

Accepted Answer

They

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Theyselves

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It

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Them

Question 6

Select the pronoun that most suitably replaces the noun phrase 'the hikers':

Accepted Answer

their

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his or her

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theirs

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his

Question 7

Select the sentence that uses the correct pronoun to replace the noun phrase: The students submitted ______ essays on time.

Accepted Answer

their

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his or her

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his

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her

Question 8

Which pronoun most appropriately completes the sentence: The committee will release ______ report next week.

Accepted Answer

its

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their

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his

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hers

Question 9

Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence: The students brought their backpacks to ________ classrooms?

Accepted Answer

their

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his

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her

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their's

Question 10

Which pronoun agrees with the antecedent 'The boy'?

Accepted Answer

He

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She

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They

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It

Question 11

Identify the correct pronoun to complete the sentence: Neither Sarah nor Mary brought _______ lunch.

Accepted Answer

their

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her

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his

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hers

Question 12

Which pronoun agrees with the antecedent 'Everyone'?

Accepted Answer

They

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She

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He

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It

Question 13

Identify the correct pronoun to fill in the blank: The teacher asked each student to turn in _______ test.

Accepted Answer

their

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his

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her

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their's

Question 14

Which pronoun agrees with the antecedent 'The committee'?

Accepted Answer

They

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It

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She

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He

Question 15

Identify the correct pronoun to fill in the blank: The students left _______ backpacks by the door.

Accepted Answer

their

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his

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her

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theirs

Question 16

Which pronoun agrees with the antecedent 'The book'?

Accepted Answer

It

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He

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She

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They

Question 17

In the sentence: "The group of volunteers, including the leader, gathered together to discuss their plans", which pronoun correctly completes the sentence?

Accepted Answer

their

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his

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her

Question 18

Complete the sentence with the correct pronoun: "All of the students have finished (their) homework."

Accepted Answer

All...their

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All...his

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All...her

Question 19

Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence: "Each student brought (his/her/their) own supplies"?

Accepted Answer

their

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his

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her

Question 20

The series of articles was very informative. Each article had its own unique perspective.

Accepted Answer

its

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their

Question 21

Which pronoun correctly represents the noun phrase 'The group of students'?

Accepted Answer

They

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He

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She

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It

Question 22

Choose the pronoun that correctly replaces the underlined subject 'The cat'.

Accepted Answer

It

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He

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She

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They

Question 23

Select the sentence that demonstrates correct pronoun agreement.

Accepted Answer

The jury reached a verdict, and each member was satisfied with their decision.

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The jury reached a verdict, and each member was satisfied with his decision.

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The jury have reached a verdict, and each member is satisfied with his decision.

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The jury have reached a verdict, and each member are satisfied with their decision.

Question 24

Choose the correct pronoun to complete the sentence: 'Each of the students must bring _______ own book.'

Accepted Answer

his or her

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their

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his/her

Question 25

In the sentence 'The teacher asked the students to submit _______ homework', which pronoun correctly fills in the blank?

Accepted Answer

their

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his or her

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her

Question 26

Replace the underlined noun with the correct pronoun in the sentence: 'The group of students worked diligently; _______ were determined to achieve their goals.'

Accepted Answer

They

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He

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She

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It

Question 27

Identify the appropriate pronoun to complete the sentence: '_________ of the applicants were qualified for the job.'

Accepted Answer

They

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He

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She

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It

Question 28

Choose the correct pronoun to fill in the blank: 'The dog wagged ______ tail happily.'

Accepted Answer

its

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it's

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their

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they're

Question 29

Which pronoun correctly replaces the underlined noun in the sentence: 'The audience enjoyed ______ performance.'?

Accepted Answer

their

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its

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his or her

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they're

Question 30

The committee has reached its decision.

Accepted Answer

its

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their

Question 31

A group of students, each with their own unique perspective, gathered for a discussion. Complete the sentence with the correct pronoun:

Accepted Answer

their

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his

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her

Question 32

In the sentence, **The students and the teacher discussed **their** plans for the upcoming field trip,** which pronoun correctly agrees with the antecedent 'students and the teacher'?

Accepted Answer

their

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his

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her

Question 33

Which pronoun correctly matches the antecedent 'The students'?

Accepted Answer

They

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Them

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He

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She

Question 34

Identify the pronoun that correctly agrees with the antecedent 'John and Mary':

Accepted Answer

They

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He

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She

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It

Question 35

Which pronoun is the correct antecedent for the pronoun 'his'?

Accepted Answer

The student

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The teacher

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The car

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The book

Question 36

Identify the pronoun that correctly agrees with the antecedent 'Either John or Mary':

Accepted Answer

They

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He

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She

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It

Question 37

Choose the pronoun that correctly completes the sentence: The students brought their backpacks to class, but ____ backpacks were too heavy.

Accepted Answer

their

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his

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hers

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he

Question 38

Identify the correct pronoun to replace the underlined noun: The manager praised the employees for ____ hard work.

Accepted Answer

their

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his or her

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theirs

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they

Question 39

Which sentence demonstrates correct pronoun agreement with an antecedent modified by 'every'?

Accepted Answer

Every student in the class submitted their homework on time.

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Every student in the class submitted his homework on time.

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Every student in the class submitted her homework on time.

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Every student in the class submitted his or her homework on time.

Question 40

Choose the pronoun that correctly replaces the underlined noun: The team captain thanked ____ team for their victory.

Accepted Answer

their

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his

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her

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he

Question 41

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct use of a reflexive pronoun?

Accepted Answer

The students taught themselves the lesson.

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The students taught theirselves the lesson.

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The students taught the lesson themselves.

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The students taught the lesson theirselves.

Question 42

Pronouns should match their antecedent in which of these attributes?

Accepted Answer

Number, Gender, and Person

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Only Number and Person

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Only Gender

Question 43

Identify the pronoun that correctly completes the sentence: 'The team, along with their supporters, _______ excited.'

Accepted Answer

were

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are

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was

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is

Question 44

Which pronoun correctly agrees with the antecedent 'Each student'

Accepted Answer

He or she

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You

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We

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They

Question 45

Select the sentence that demonstrates correct pronoun agreement with the antecedent 'several':

Accepted Answer

Several of the guests brought their gifts.

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Several of the guests brought his gifts.

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Several of the guests brought his or her gifts.

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Several of the guests brought her gifts.

Question 46

Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence: 'The jury reached _____ verdict.'

Accepted Answer

its

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their

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she

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he

Question 47

Identify the sentence that demonstrates correct pronoun agreement with the antecedent 'the group'?

Accepted Answer

The group decided they were going to the movies.

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The group decided she was going to the movies.

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The group decided he was going to the movies.

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The group decided it was going to the movies.

Question 48

Which pronoun best completes the sentence: 'The students brought their own lunches, but unfortunately, _____ lunches were forgotten at home.'

Accepted Answer

their

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hers

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his

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his or her

Question 49

Choose the pronoun that agrees with the antecedent 'everyone':

Accepted Answer

They

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She

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He or she

Question 50

Which pronoun correctly agrees with the antecedent 'The group of students'?

Accepted Answer

They

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He

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It

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She

Question 51

Which type of pronoun must always agree with its antecedent in number and person?

Accepted Answer

Subject pronoun

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Demonstrative pronoun

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Object pronoun

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Possessive pronoun