Pronoun Antecedent Agreement Quiz - 15 Questions on Quizizz
Quizizz worksheet on pronoun antecedent agreement with 15 questions, featuring multiple-choice options for selecting correct pronouns.
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Let's go through each question in the Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement quiz and explain the correct answer based on grammar rules.
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- Antecedent: "Each of the suspects" → "each" is singular.
- Even though "suspects" is plural, "each" refers to one individual at a time → singular.
- So we need a singular pronoun.
- "His" is singular; "their" is plural.
✔ Correct answer: B. his
> *Note*: While "their" is sometimes used informally here for inclusivity, grammatically, "his" is correct because "each" is singular.
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- Antecedent: "Jeff and Isabel" → two people → plural.
- We need a plural possessive pronoun.
- "Their" is plural; "his and her" is awkward and not standard for shared possession.
✔ Correct answer: A. their
> ✔ "Their wedding" is correct. "His and her" would be used only if referring to separate things: *"his car and her car."*
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- Antecedent: "Newcott or Mance" → two individuals, but the sentence uses "or", so it’s about one person.
- When using "or", the pronoun agrees with the closer antecedent — here, "Mance" (singular).
- But since both are likely male or unknown gender, "his" could work.
- However, modern usage often prefers "their" when gender is unspecified or inclusive.
But grammatically:
- "His" would be acceptable if assuming male.
- "Their" is becoming accepted as a singular they in such cases.
✔ Best choice: B. their
> Because it's inclusive and widely accepted now, especially when gender is unknown.
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- "Neither...nor" → subject-verb agreement follows the closer subject ("the hammer").
- "The hammer" is singular → verb is "was".
- So the pronoun must refer to "hammer" → singular.
- "Its" is singular; "their" is plural.
✔ Correct answer: A. its
> The pronoun refers to "hammer", not the nails.
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- "Everyone" is singular.
- Traditionally, "his or her" was used.
- But "their" is now widely accepted as a singular possessive pronoun in modern English.
- "Their" is more natural and avoids awkwardness.
✔ Correct answer: A. their
> ✔ This is acceptable and common in contemporary usage.
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- "All of the students" → plural.
- So the pronoun must be plural.
- "Their" is plural; "his or her" is singular.
✔ Correct answer: A. their
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- "Anyone" is singular.
- But "anyone" refers to an individual student → singular.
- "His or her" is traditional; "their" is now acceptable as singular.
✔ Correct answer: B. their
> Although "his or her" is technically correct, "their" is preferred today for simplicity and inclusivity.
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- "The state of Florida" → singular.
- "Its" is the correct singular possessive pronoun.
- "Their" is plural.
✔ Correct answer: B. its
> States are treated as singular entities.
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- "Both Mrs. Siberski and Mrs. Casper" → two people → plural.
- Need a plural pronoun.
- "Her" is singular; "their" is plural.
✔ Correct answer: A. their
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| Q# | Answer |
|----|--------|
| 1 | B. his |
| 2 | A. their |
| 3 | B. their |
| 4 | A. its |
| 5 | A. their |
| 6 | A. their |
| 7 | B. their |
| 8 | B. its |
| 9 | A. their |
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- "Each" / "Everyone" / "Anyone" → singular → use "his/her" or "their" (modern usage favors "their").
- "Neither...nor" → agree with closer subject.
- "Both" / "All" / "Either...or" → plural → use "their".
- "Its" vs "Their":
- Use "its" for singular non-human subjects (e.g., states, tools).
- Use "their" for plural or singular indefinite pronouns (when gender is unknown or inclusive).
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1. Each of the suspects had (his, their) own lab.
- Antecedent: "Each of the suspects" → "each" is singular.
- Even though "suspects" is plural, "each" refers to one individual at a time → singular.
- So we need a singular pronoun.
- "His" is singular; "their" is plural.
✔ Correct answer: B. his
> *Note*: While "their" is sometimes used informally here for inclusivity, grammatically, "his" is correct because "each" is singular.
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2. Jeff and Isabel planned (his and her, their) wedding.
- Antecedent: "Jeff and Isabel" → two people → plural.
- We need a plural possessive pronoun.
- "Their" is plural; "his and her" is awkward and not standard for shared possession.
✔ Correct answer: A. their
> ✔ "Their wedding" is correct. "His and her" would be used only if referring to separate things: *"his car and her car."*
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3. Did Newcott or Mance announce (his, their) intent to run for president?
- Antecedent: "Newcott or Mance" → two individuals, but the sentence uses "or", so it’s about one person.
- When using "or", the pronoun agrees with the closer antecedent — here, "Mance" (singular).
- But since both are likely male or unknown gender, "his" could work.
- However, modern usage often prefers "their" when gender is unspecified or inclusive.
But grammatically:
- "His" would be acceptable if assuming male.
- "Their" is becoming accepted as a singular they in such cases.
✔ Best choice: B. their
> Because it's inclusive and widely accepted now, especially when gender is unknown.
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4. Neither the nails nor the hammer was returned to (its, their) rightful place.
- "Neither...nor" → subject-verb agreement follows the closer subject ("the hammer").
- "The hammer" is singular → verb is "was".
- So the pronoun must refer to "hammer" → singular.
- "Its" is singular; "their" is plural.
✔ Correct answer: A. its
> The pronoun refers to "hammer", not the nails.
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5. Everyone turned in (his or her, their) research papers to Mrs. Talmo.
- "Everyone" is singular.
- Traditionally, "his or her" was used.
- But "their" is now widely accepted as a singular possessive pronoun in modern English.
- "Their" is more natural and avoids awkwardness.
✔ Correct answer: A. their
> ✔ This is acceptable and common in contemporary usage.
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6. All of the students turned in (his or her, their) point of view projects.
- "All of the students" → plural.
- So the pronoun must be plural.
- "Their" is plural; "his or her" is singular.
✔ Correct answer: A. their
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7. If anyone of the students has misplaced (his or her, their) snack pass they cannot get a snack.
- "Anyone" is singular.
- But "anyone" refers to an individual student → singular.
- "His or her" is traditional; "their" is now acceptable as singular.
✔ Correct answer: B. their
> Although "his or her" is technically correct, "their" is preferred today for simplicity and inclusivity.
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8. The state of Florida does not treat (its, their) public employees fairly.
- "The state of Florida" → singular.
- "Its" is the correct singular possessive pronoun.
- "Their" is plural.
✔ Correct answer: B. its
> States are treated as singular entities.
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9. Both Mrs. Siberski and Mrs. Casper have made (her, their) opinions known.
- "Both Mrs. Siberski and Mrs. Casper" → two people → plural.
- Need a plural pronoun.
- "Her" is singular; "their" is plural.
✔ Correct answer: A. their
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✔ Final Answers:
| Q# | Answer |
|----|--------|
| 1 | B. his |
| 2 | A. their |
| 3 | B. their |
| 4 | A. its |
| 5 | A. their |
| 6 | A. their |
| 7 | B. their |
| 8 | B. its |
| 9 | A. their |
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🔍 Summary of Key Rules:
- "Each" / "Everyone" / "Anyone" → singular → use "his/her" or "their" (modern usage favors "their").
- "Neither...nor" → agree with closer subject.
- "Both" / "All" / "Either...or" → plural → use "their".
- "Its" vs "Their":
- Use "its" for singular non-human subjects (e.g., states, tools).
- Use "their" for plural or singular indefinite pronouns (when gender is unknown or inclusive).
Let me know if you'd like a printable version!
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