Understanding Antecedents
This worksheet helps 8th-grade students identify and use antecedents correctly in sentences, focusing on pronoun-antecedent agreement.
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Understanding Antecedents
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. This worksheet will help you practice identifying and using antecedents correctly.
Read each sentence. Underline the pronoun and circle its antecedent.
1. Sarah loves to read; she always has a book in her hand.
2. The students completed their projects on time.
3. The old car sputtered, and then it finally stopped.
4. My brother lost his keys, so he couldn't get into the house.
Complete each sentence with the correct pronoun that agrees with its antecedent.
1. Each of the girls brought own lunch.
2. Neither John nor Paul finished homework.
3. The team celebrated victory with a pizza party.
4. Everyone in the class needs to bring textbook tomorrow.
Choose the best pronoun to complete each sentence.
1. The dog wagged tail excitedly.
his
her
its
their
2. Both of the sisters brought favorite books.
her
their
its
his
Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) about your favorite hobby. Make sure to use at least three pronouns, and ensure that each pronoun has a clear antecedent.
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