Practice Exercises: Pronouns
Pronoun: a word that takes the place of a noun.
A pronoun must:
- Refer clearly to the noun it replaces
- Agree in number (singular or plural) with the noun in replaces
- Maintain consistent point of view
Test Your Pronoun Skills!
Identify the problem with the sentence. Then correct the problem.
- I passed two of my courses last semester because they helped me study.
- When Gina set the vase on the table, it broke.
- One of the girls lost their skateboard.
- Each student in the class must hand in their paper tomorrow.
- I like living in the city because you can get everywhere without owning a car.
- I spoke to George and he.
- Us cheerleaders decided to invent a new dance move.