Pronoun and Antecedents Practice

Remember that a pronoun takes the place of a noun. The noun that the pronoun refers to is called its antecedent. The pronoun must agree with its antecedent.

Example:
Jane Smith is the author of that book. _____ is a very good writer.

The pronoun for that blank must agree in number (singular/plural) and gender (male, female, neutral). In this case, the pronoun, she, should be used. The antecedent for she, is Jane Smith.

Exercise Directions: Write down the pronoun that should be in the blank in the following sentences. Then give the antecedent for that pronoun.

1. Jane Smith lived in St. Paul, Minnesota. _____ had many famous neighbors.
2. Her first book was about fairy tales. _____ was for preschoolers.
3. The next two books were about family life. _____ were very realistic and true to life.
4. An editor asked her to write another book about her experiences. He had to persuade _____ to do so.
5. When Jane was younger, _____ wrote a short story for a magazine.
6. There are many stories that are for children. Some of _____ are Newberry Award books.
7. Bill enjoys reading westerns. The characters in _____ are generally cowboys and Indians.
8. Many novels are on the top of the charts. Some of ______ have been made into movies.
9. The movies are not always the same as the novels. _____ are sometimes changed because ______ need more action in them.
10. I have been reading a mystery story. ______ makes me think about how the ending will be.
11. Kevin is a good reader. ______ likes to read.
12. Alice likes to drink tea. _____ likes _____ hot or cold.
13. The report is in ______ folder.
14. Evie completed ______ assignment.
15. James and Clark will give _____ report tomorrow.