Indefinite Pronoun and Antecedent Agreement

Which sentence has a correct pronoun-antecedent agreement:

• Mr Thomas loved to wash her car

• Mr Thomas loved to wash his car

• Mr Thomas loved to wash its car

• Mr Thomas loved to wash mine car

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Choose the sentence that has correct agreement between the indefinite pronoun and its antecedent.

• One of the lizards had a twig in his mouth.

• One of the lizards had a twig in her mouth.

• One of the lizards had a twig in its mouth.

• One of the lizards had a twig in their mouth.

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Choose the best pronoun to complete the following sentence.

.......... car comes with everything a driver could need.

• All

• Each

• Some

• Both

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Choose the sentence that has correct pronoun-antecedent agreement.

• When Sandra decided to try out for cheerleader, he began practicing immediately.

• Kyle has made a good reputation for itself as team captain.

• The volleyball players are getting their new jerseys today.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

If it's not obvious what the pronoun is referring to, you should not use that pronoun.

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

what does pronoun-antecedent agreement mean

• the word the pronoun refers back to in a sentence

• indefinite pronoun

• making sure the pronoun agrees in number and gender with the antecedent

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

The word a pronoun refers to is its _________.

• adjective

• subject

• antecedent

• object

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Choose the sentence with correct indefinite pronoun and antecedent agreement.

• Each of the students must submit their homework.

• Everyone should bring their own lunch.

• Somebody left their umbrella in the classroom.

• Neither of the boys have done their homework.

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Identify the sentence with correct pronoun-antecedent agreement.

• Anybody can join the club if they pay the fee.

• Each of the girls has her own locker.

• Someone forgot their book on the table.

• None of the cookies is in their original package.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Select the sentence that demonstrates correct indefinite pronoun and antecedent agreement.

• Neither of the options are suitable for their needs.

• Each of the players has their own locker.

• Somebody left their keys on the table.

• Everyone should do their best in the exam.

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A