Pronoun Reference Quiz 1 (25 MCQs) | Global MCQ Practice 🌍
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📘 Pronoun Reference – Quiz 1
1. The word "that" in paragraph 2 refers to.
A) A group of animals.
B) The basic element.
C) The development of coralline reef structures.
D) The Anthozoa class.
2. Which sentence is UNCLEAR in its pronoun reference?.
A) Mary and Tom left their bags at the ticket counter, but then they weren't sure if they were safe.
B) Mary and Tom left their bags at the ticket counter, but then they weren't sure if their bags were safe.
3. Name the antecedent to the pronoun in the sentence:The snowman lost its nose as the warm sun shined down on it.
A) Nose.
B) Sun.
C) Its.
D) Snowman.
4. What does the pronoun "she" refer to in number B3?3. "I found eating chilies was a great way to stay healthy, " says Tamuly. She began eating chilies when she was a child.
A) Chilies.
B) Tamuly.
C) Healthy.
D) A child.
5. This is how I make Swedish meatballs.
A) Verb.
B) Predicate noun.
6. Ron and I ate lunch at that restaurant his dad owns.
A) This sentence has an unclear pronoun reference.
B) This sentence is OK.
7. The main idea of the article is _____ .
A) Americans are very interested in British culture.
B) There are some differences between the U.S.A and the U.K.
8. Which contains a vague pronoun reference?.
A) Dad was just being silly when he yelled at Rick.
B) Dad yelled at Rick, but he was just being silly.
9. The tiny chest and dresser still have their original hardware.
A) Tiny chest and dresser.
B) Tiny chest.
C) Tiny dresser.
D) None of above.
10. According to the writer _____ .
A) The British walk very fast.
B) The British walk very slowly.
11. Name the antecedent of the following sentence:The two dinosaurs stared at their feet in amazement.
A) Feet.
B) Amazement.
C) Dinosaurs.
D) Their.
12. Choose the correct sentence:.
A) Mathematics has its roots in the history of the Middle East.
B) Mathematics has their roots in the history of the Middle East.
C) Mathematics has it's roots in the history of the Middle East.
D) None of above.
13. What is the plural of babysitter?.
A) Babysitters .
B) Babysitter.
C) Babysitters.
D) None of above.
14. Let animals live in their homes. Do not hurt _____ .
A) Her.
B) It.
C) Them.
D) Us.
15. Which noun does the word "they" refer to in this sentence:The supervisors told the workers that they would receive the bonus.
A) "they" is an unclear pronoun reference.
B) The supervisors.
C) The workers.
D) None of above.
16. Does this sentence have correct pronoun reference? In 1910 Goodyear made a tire-testing machine. Repeatedly, they did not break from the impact.
A) Incorrect Pronoun Reference.
B) Correct Sentence.
17. What does the pronoun "them" refer to in number A4?4. Indians put chili peppers in many of their dishes. They often add them to curries.
A) Chilies.
B) Their dishes.
C) Curries.
D) Indians.
18. The chromebooks and the cellphones didn't work until midnight due to the terrible internet connection. It was so slow that they had to call the company."it" refers to:.
A) The chromebooks.
B) The cellphones.
C) The company.
D) The internet conection.
19. Which sentence is correct?.
A) This week's National Inquirer says that Elvis manages a surf shop in Miami.
B) It says in this week's National Inquirer that Elvis manages a surf shop in Miami.
C) They say in the National Inquirer that Elvis manages a surf shop in Miami.
D) None of above.
20. If you see my ex-colleagues next weekend, give _____ my best regards and don't forget to give them the tokens.
A) We.
B) Us.
C) It.
D) Its.
E) Them.
21. Which one does NOT a vague pronoun?.
A) Even though Jane invited Sue to the party, she was still upset.
B) My aunt visited Paula; it was the first time she had ever left the state.
C) The pirates left their gold in a hidden cave.
D) Although the bike hit the tree, it was not damaged.
22. Some of the equipment was still packed in its containers.
A) The equipment.
B) Containers.
C) Some.
D) None of above.
23. Choose the best pronoun to complete the sentence. Over break, Noah cleaned _____ binder.
A) Their.
B) Him.
C) His.
D) The.
24. Mohammed's hair is so long that this young man really needs to visit a barber before his interview at the bank.
A) This sentence does NOT contain a pronoun reference mistake.
B) This sentence DOES contain a pronoun reference mistake.
25. I cannot find _____ Leftclick Muet Work book. Can I borrow _____ , Lee Simon?.
A) My, yours.
B) Me, your.
C) My, your.
D) My, their.
E) Yours, mine.