Pronoun Unit Pretest

Part 1: Write the pronoun and the word to which it refers. 3 points each sentence.

1. May gave her sister a hug.
2. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan sold their house last week.
3. The rabbit wiggled its nose.
4. Tim was late. He had missed his train.
5. Mark said, “Jason and I gave a report on Egypt today.”
6. Did you find your sweater?

Part 2: Write the subject and the correct verb. 3 points for the subject, 3 points for the verb.

1. Nobody in our class (swims, swim) in this race.
2. One of the propellers (was, were) broken.
3. Each of you girls (is, are) allowed five minutes your speech.
4. Neither of the cats (has, have) been fed.
5. One of the faucets (is, are) leaking.

Part 3: Choose the correct pronoun. 3 points each sentence.

1. Colleen and (I, me) timed the swimmers.
2. The pitcher threw (she, her) a fast ball.
3. The top scorers were Joshua and (I, me).
4. Watch those plates. (They, Them) break easily.
5. The lifeguard rescued Curt and (he, him) from the overturned raft.
6. The winner of the race was (she, her).
7. (They, Them) and their friends sold the tickets.
8. My assistants during the pageant were Jesse and (she, her).
9. Do you believe (they, them) or (we, us)?
10. The ushers will be (us, we) students.

Part 4: Write the subject and correct pronoun. 3 points each sentence.

1. Has everyone taken (his, their) turn?
2. If anyone wants to go, tell (him or her, them) to see Paul.
3. Few were able to finish (his, their) work.
4. Most of the cans had lost (its, their) labels.
5. Somebody has left (her, their) purse on my desk.
6. Everyone had an opportunity to state (their, her) opinion.
7. All of the contestants had (his, their) entries ready.
8. Nobody expected to hear (his, their) own name over the loudspeaker.