Pronoun-Subject Agreement Mastery
This worksheet helps Grade 12 students master pronoun-subject agreement, focusing on complex cases, indefinite pronouns, and collective nouns.
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Pronoun-Subject Agreement Mastery
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to demonstrate your understanding of pronoun-subject agreement. Pay close attention to indefinite pronouns, collective nouns, and compound subjects.
1. Everyone in the class completed assignment on time.
their
his
her
his or her
2. Neither of the students brought own lunch today.
their
his or her
its
our
Complete the following sentences with the correct pronoun. Remember to consider whether the collective noun is acting as a single unit or as individuals.
3. The jury announced verdict after hours of deliberation.
4. The team celebrated victory with high fives and cheers.
5. The committee disagreed on several points, so submitted separate reports.
6. Identify the pronoun-subject agreement error in the following sentence and rewrite the sentence correctly: 'Each of the doctors presented their findings at the conference.'
7. True or False: When two subjects are joined by 'or' or 'nor', the pronoun agrees with the subject closer to it.
True
False
8. True or False: A singular pronoun should be used when a plural noun is modified by 'each' or 'every'.
True
False
9. Write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) about an experience you had working in a group or team. Ensure that you correctly use at least two indefinite pronouns, one collective noun, and demonstrate proper pronoun-subject agreement throughout your writing. Underline all pronouns you use.