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Pronoun - Antecedent Agreement - Exercise 1

Directions:  Choose the correct pronoun in each sentence below.  When you are finished, hit the "Check My Work" button at the bottom of the page to check your answers.

1.  During early rehearsals, an actor may forget (his or her, their) lines.

2. The Washington team was opportunistic; (it, they) took advantage of every break.

3. A person needs to see (his or her, their) dentist twice a year.

4.  The committee members put (its, their) signatures on the document.

5.  If any one of the sisters needs a ride, (she, they) can call me.

6.  When someone has been drinking, (he or she, they) may drive poorly.

7.  If the board of directors controls the company, (it, they) may vote for a raise.

8.  Neither the pilot nor the attendants gave (his or her, their) opinion about the mishap.

9.  Each of these companies had (its, their) books audited.

10. Some of the china has lost (its, their) luster.

For further information on these resources, contact

Margaret L. Benner
Director, Writing Support Program
English Department
Towson University
benner@towson.edu 

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