Question

Which personal pronoun agrees with the antecedent in this sentence?


Somebody from the group accidentally left __________ purse sitting on a museum bench.

A.
her

B.
their

C.
our

D.
my

Answer 1

Well, you don't know that "somebody" is a girl, so that rules out A. And "somebody" is not you, so that rules out D. So it's either B or C... do you know which?

Answer 2

Um.. B? >_<

Answer 3

Yep :)

Answer 4

Which personal pronoun agrees with the antecedent in this sentence?


Several of our neighbors have begun preparing __________ houses for winter.

A.
its

B.
their

C.
my

D.
our

Answer 5

O_O Im really trying to study this and i think D

Answer 6

The antecedent: the neighbors. So we're talking about them. The answer is B. their. Because it's their houses, not ours. :)

Answer 7

Okay :D I see :)!

Answer 8

I hope this makes sense. I am really bad at explaining stuff. Lol

Answer 9

Their makes more sence OHHH!

Answer 10

Good xD

Answer 11

Which personal pronoun agrees with the antecedent in this sentence?


Each of the girls chose __________ favorite book from the library.

A.
its

B.
her

C.
my

D.
their

Answer 12

This is tricky. "each" is singular so the answer should be singular. "her" is singular and it represent the girls, so B

Answer 13

I thought D

Answer 14

I used to pick "their" too.

Answer 15

That's why it's tricky.

Answer 16

If it was "Both of the girls chose... favorite books. then the answer would be "their" because "both" is plural

Answer 17

Oh brb

Answer 18

Some one is calling for me XD

Answer 19

kk

Answer 20

I have to do something as well. I won't take long. :)

Answer 21

@ChipperJay* Help!

Answer 22

@ChipperJay* Im back, and i need help!

Answer 23

Okay, ya, i was helping some one with SS so im back XD

Answer 24

Which personal pronoun agrees with the antecedent in this sentence?


Several of our friends have taken __________ dogs to the new dog park.

A.
their

B.
her

C.
your

D.
our

Answer 25

I thought A

Answer 26

You're right :)

Answer 27

Which personal pronoun agrees with the antecedent in this sentence?


Anyone who arrives an hour early will be given ___________ choice of three different door prizes.

A.
your

B.
his or her

C.
my

D.
our

Answer 28

What do you think it is?

Answer 29

Im so confused i have NO idea O_O

Answer 30

Eh.. B?

Answer 31

Yep XD

Answer 32

It's the one that makes sense most

Answer 33

Hey Chip, Can we get some extra help alone with you?

Answer 34

along

Answer 35

@31356 Can ya help to :). Tht would be great.

Answer 36

What is the antecedent of the underlined personal pronoun?


Few in the group write their essays using pen and paper nowadays.

A.
nowadays

B.
group

C.
essays

D.
Few

(Thier is underlined)

Answer 37

Go to:
http://www.grammar-monster.com/glossary/antecedent.htm

Answer 38

Hope that helps!

Answer 39

I know what Accedent is, is just need help because im studying for test. My Brain just got stuck XD.

Answer 40

Mines too xD

Answer 41

@ChipperJay* what ya think?

Answer 42

What do you think it is? Remember that "their" is plural

Answer 43

O_O

Answer 44

Ya know what i think? I think- AH! My brain! IT HUURTS! ITS STUCK >_<!

Answer 45

Lol, I know how that feels. :/ The answer is D.

Answer 46

Lol even if you think im kidding, im serious. ive been studying for 4 HOURS!

Answer 47

What is the antecedent of the underlined personal pronoun?


Someone has parked his or her car too close to a fire hydrant.

A.
hydrant

B.
close

C.
car

D.
Someone

Answer 48

Oh, I believe your brain is fried! D:

Answer 49

IKR! And then i have to practice more for piano lessons tommorrow D:!

Answer 50

Ooh^ D:

I take it the underlined word is "his or her"

Answer 51

yes

Answer 52

ive been studying ALL WEEk 2!

Answer 53

Okay, what do they mean when they say "his or her"? a car? a hydrant? or one of the other answers?

Answer 54

Im just studying extra so i cant get good grade XD

Answer 55

lol so you "can't" get good grades ? XD

Answer 56

What is the antecedent of the underlined personal pronoun?


Someone has parked his or her car too close to a fire hydrant.

A.
hydrant

B.
close

C.
car

D.
Someone

(His or Her)

Answer 57

OH SORRY TYPO! XD I "Can" XD

Answer 58

Lol. The answer is D. Someone. Do you know why?

Answer 59

O_O >_< O_O >_< O_O.. Do you really want me to answer?

Answer 60

LOL no. you're safe. O_O

Answer 61

XD

Answer 62

What is the antecedent of the underlined personal pronoun?


Several were late to their destinations in the city because of the rain.

A.
city

B.
rain

C.
destinations

D.
Several

(Thier) (Sorry for my bad spelling, im trying real hard to spell modestly)

Answer 63

That's okay^
Do you know what the antecedent is? It's the thingy that comes BEFORE the pronoun (pronouns like his, her, their, your, etc...) so which of the answers make the pronoun "their"?

Answer 64

Several?

Answer 65

Yep :)

Answer 66

Which sentence has an unclear or missing pronoun antecedent?

A.
You must turn in your forms, or it won't happen.

B.
Roberta has left the water on in her kitchen.

C.
You should carry your wallet at all times.

D.
Richard had paid his field trip money.

Answer 67

The question wants to know which of the answers doesn't make much sense. It's A, because it doesn't make sense. "You must turn in your forms, or it won't happen." "IT" is the unclear word.... WHAT won't happen? o.O

Answer 68

Which sentence has an unclear or missing pronoun antecedent?

A.
My sister donated some of her clothes that no longer fit to charity.

B.
James called the emergency number, but she never answered.

C.
Fred wants a 10-speed bicycle for his birthday.

D.
I think he has accidentally put his shirt on backwards.

(Last 1!) (Done with studying YAY!)

Answer 69

Yay! FINALLY lol. The last one must seem like heaven to you. What do you think is the answer?

Answer 70

>_< I CANT ANSWER! MY BRAIN IS KILLING ME!

Answer 71

ive been studying for 5 hours now!

Answer 72

I CANT WAIT TO GET A CUPCAKE THEN PLAY ON MY COMPUTER XD!

Answer 73

B?

Answer 74

YAY you got it XD "She" never answered...who's she?

Answer 75

XD good job!

Answer 76

YES!

Answer 77

I PASSED MY PRACTICE THINGY!

Answer 78

90%!

Answer 79

that's awesome!! XD

Answer 80

CUPCAKE TIME lol

Answer 81

XD

Answer 82

See YA! IM GETTING CUPCAKE THEN PLAYIN XD!

Answer 83

Lol xD