Question

exercise 11 using pronouns that agree with antecedents
in the following sentences, fill in each blank with a pronoun that agrees with its antecedent.
ex. all of the women completed their work.

1. before the debate, miguel reviewed ______ note cards.
2. how does the snake shed ______ skin?
3. carl, sara, and reggie had ______ essays published in an online literary journal.
4. does the film live up to ______ reputation?
5. wendy identified the unclaimed gloves as ______.
6. will either mom or emily volunteer ______ time?
7. robert practiced ______ german with the exchange student.
8. my friend zoe has been performing indian classical dance since ______ was six years old.
9. the photo essay speaks for ______.
10. when i see gerald and patti, ill tell ______ about the party.
11. everyone who is going on the class trip needs to bring ______ deposit on monday.
12. neither john nor adam is ready to give ______ report.
13. contestants must submit ______ artwork before next friday.
14. dawn developed the advertising campaign ______.
15. neither pedro nor walter took ______ case to court.
16. will scientists from several countries share ______ findings at the conference?
17. all of the spectators showed ______ appreciation by applauding and cheering.
18. each of the actors wore ______ costume.
19. is ms. gutiérrez visiting ______ niece in arizona?
20. the geese are returning from ______ winter homes.

Explanation:

We use singular pronouns for singular antecedents and plural pronouns for plural antecedents. Also, we consider gender - appropriate pronouns when applicable.

Answer:

1. his
2. its
3. their
4. its
5. hers
6. her
7. his
8. she
9. itself
10. them
11. his or her
12. his
13. their
14. herself
15. his
16. their
17. their
18. his or her
19. her
20. their