Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Select the incorrect sentence. A. The members of the team played their hardest. B. Bob is one of those teachers who consider themselves privileged to work with students. C. The tour guide, as well as the entire group, checked their supply list. D. Either my sister or my cousin will bring her video camera.
B. Bob is one of those teachers who consider themselves privileged to work with students.
Select the incorrect sentence. A. Each of the students should bring his or her text book to the study session. B. Both Christine and George brought their children with them to the meeting. C. Everyone wanted to share their observations. D. When people are interrogated relentlessly, they tend to grow weary.
C. Everyone wanted to share their observations.
Select the incorrect sentence. A. John and Jane are combining their money to purchase a larger gift for their parents. B. Neither Steve nor Gary wanted to present his own ideas. C. Sandy was the only one in the class who had his or her homework. D. If anyone wants the tickets, they need to call me tonight.
D. If anyone wants the tickets, they need to call me tonight.
10. Neither John nor Bob was willing to admit that (he, they) had cheated.
he
11. Each of the girls had (her, their) assignment completed.
her
15. Neither girl will wear (her, their) black pants.
her
19. Either the employees or Ms. Jones will make (their, her) presentation.
her
2. Either Bill or John will bring a sample of (his, their) own work.
his
12. Every worker in this office needs (his or her, their) own computer.
his or her
14. Nobody remembered to bring (his or her, their) photos.
his or her
17. Each teacher turned in (his or her, their) grades to the principal.
his or her
6. Every student wants to impress (his or her, their) professors.
his or her
9. Please remind each student to bring (his or her, their) homework tomorrow.
his or her
13. The committee finally made (its, their) decision public.
its
18. The choir presented (its, their) final performance.
its
5. Neither Mary nor Susan said (she, they) would be there.
she
16. Beth and Jane reported the problem to (her, their) supervisor.
their
20. Both Suzi and Beth will try to see (her, their) parents over the weekend.
their
3. Jane and Jill called (her, their) friend.
their
4. Either Jane or her friends will present (her, their) project.
their
7. Both John and Jim said (he, they) were not exercising regularly.
they
After the volunteers finished repairing the house, (he/they) got massages.
they
Jane and Sarah said (she, they) were too tired to skate any longer.
they
