Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement Practice Test: High School Level

📚 Topic Summary

Pronoun-antecedent agreement simply means that a pronoun must agree in number (singular or plural) and gender (masculine, feminine, or neuter) with the noun or pronoun it refers to, called the antecedent. For example, if the antecedent is 'the student,' which is singular, the pronoun should be 'he' or 'she,' not 'they.' If the antecedent is 'the students,' which is plural, the pronoun should be 'they.'

This agreement ensures clarity and avoids confusion in writing. Mistakes in pronoun-antecedent agreement can make sentences awkward or unclear, so it's important to understand and apply the rules correctly. Let's test your knowledge!

📝 Part A: Vocabulary

Match the following terms with their correct definitions:

1. Pronoun
2. Antecedent
3. Agreement
4. Singular
5. Plural

Definitions:

1. A word that takes the place of a noun.
2. More than one.
3. The noun or pronoun to which another pronoun refers.
4. Correspondence in number and gender.
5. One in number.

Match the term to the definition (e.g., 1-A, 2-B, etc.):

✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the following paragraph with the correct pronouns:

Every student should bring ______ own lunch to the field trip. When the team wins, ______ celebrate with a pizza party. Neither John nor Tom remembered to bring ______ permission slip. The cat licked ______ paws clean after finishing ______ meal. All of the students completed ______ assignments on time.

🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking

Explain why pronoun-antecedent agreement is important in writing. Give an example of a sentence where incorrect agreement leads to confusion.