DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the indefinite pronoun antecedent in each sentence. (25 points)
*You will write EXACTLY one word.
2. Write the possessive pronoun that agrees with the antecedent. (25 points)
*You will write EXACTLY one word.
Antecedent: Everyone has to finish _______________ assignment before Thursday.
Pronoun: Everyone has to finish _______________ assignment before Thursday.
Antecedent: Many will find that _______________ uniforms from last year are now too small.
Pronoun: Many will find that _______________ uniforms from last year are now too small.
Antecedent: Each of the boys folded _______________ sleeping bag.
Pronoun: Each of the boys folded _______________ sleeping bag.
Antecedent: Anyone can bring _______________ favorite CD.
Pronoun: Anyone can bring _______________ favorite CD.
Antecedent: All of the computers lost _______________ power.
Pronoun: All of the computers lost _______________ power.
Antecedent: Many of the graduates did not even recognize _______________ classmates at the reunion.
Pronoun: Many of the graduates did not even recognize _______________ classmates at the reunion.
Antecedent: Both of the runners broke _______________ previous records.
Pronoun: Both of the runners broke _______________ previous records.
Antecedent: After gym on Monday, only one of the boys made it to _______________ next class on time.
Pronoun: After gym on Monday, only one of the boys made it to _______________ next class on time.
Antecedent: Everyone must pay for _______________ ticket before boarding the bus.
Pronoun: Everyone must pay for _______________ ticket before boarding the bus.
Antecedent: One of these girls assembled _______________ own computer.
Pronoun: One of these girls assembled _______________ own computer.
Antecedent: Nobody should lend _______________ comb to anyone else.
Pronoun: Nobody should lend _______________ comb to anyone else.
Antecedent: We will play if several of the students bring _______________ equipment.
Pronoun: We will play if several of the students bring _______________ equipment.
Antecedent: Everyone who gets a ninety or better on the final can submit _______________ application for the accelerated course.
Pronoun: Everyone who gets a ninety or better on the final can submit _______________ application for the accelerated course.
Antecedent: All of the band members will be in _______________ seats ten minutes before the performance.
Pronoun: All of the band members will be in _______________ seats ten minutes before the performance.
Antecedent: Most of the trees lost _______________ leaves in Saturday’s storm.
Pronoun: Most of the trees lost _______________ leaves in Saturday’s storm.
Antecedent: Neither of the girls made the team of _______________ choice.
Pronoun: Neither of the girls made the team of _______________ choice.
Antecedent: Each of the students in English class named _______________ favorite author.
Pronoun: Each of the students in English class named _______________ favorite author.
Antecedent: For added security, everyone must memorize _______________ own combination.
Pronoun: For added security, everyone must memorize _______________ own combination.
Antecedent: Neither of the students failed _______________ test.
Pronoun: Neither of the students failed _______________ test.
Antecedent: During the blackout, everyone coped in _______________ own way.
Pronoun: During the blackout, everyone coped in _______________ own way.
Antecedent: One of our brothers doesn’t seem to understand how _______________ help is needed.
Pronoun: One of our brothers doesn’t seem to understand how _______________ help is needed.
Antecedent: Remember to put everything back in _______________ place.
Pronoun: Remember to put everything back in _______________ place.
Antecedent: Some of our neighbors have already shoveled _______________ sidewalks.
Pronoun: Some of our neighbors have already shoveled _______________ sidewalks.
Antecedent: Most of the old silver had lost _______________ shine.
Pronoun: Most of the old silver had lost _______________ shine.
Antecedent: Several of my friends are going. _______________ parents say it’s okay.
Pronoun: Several of my friends are going. _______________ parents say it’s okay.