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10) Anyone thinking that dollhouses are only for children should revise 5. Whoever goes first will receive a prize.
his or her belief. 6. That woman is a bear to deal with.
11) Dollhouses of the 1500s and 1600s, miniature copies of their wealthy 7. Whose sweater is sitting on the steps?
owners’ homes, can help a researcher improve his or her understanding 8. Can you tell me which person brought the snacks?
of those times. 9. The family whose house burnt down is sad.
12) In the 1920s, a society woman created a dollhouse, and Carrie 10. The school, in which the students attended, won a prize.
Stettheimer’s artist friends contributed their talents to making it special. 11. This is my favorite television show.
13) Among those friends was the painter Marcel Duchamp, best known 12. Whose blanket was left in the family room last night?
for his pioneering the artistic movement called Dada. 13. That woman is a bear to deal with.
14) Duchamp contributed to the Stettheimer dollhouse a tiny work 14. Which of you is going to the field trip?
painted by him. 15. Whoever goes first will receive a prize.
16. Whose sweater is sitting on the steps?
Directions: Circle the pronoun that correctly completes each sentence. 17. Can you tell me which person painted the art piece?
Also, underline the antecedent(s) of the pronoun. 18. The family whose house burnt down is sad.
1) When the team scored a touchdown, the crowd threw (its, their) hats 19. Which one won the prize?
in the air. 20. That is a beautiful gift.
2) Neither Carmen nor her sisters have bought a gift for (her, their)
brother. EXERCISE A In the sentences below, identify each underlined pronoun
3) Scuba divers are taught that (you, they) should check (your, their) by writing above the pronoun D for demonstrative, I for interrogative, or R
equipment. for relative.
4) Patrick and Warren will present (his, their) routine before the other 1. Of those colleagues, whom will you take to the session that begins at
gymnasts do. noon?
5) Not one hiker would set out without (his or her, their) compass. 2. This is an outline that explains how to study properly.
6) Sal and Marcus shop for clothes here because (you, they) can find 3. Of the cat’s newborn kittens, these are the two that I will adopt.
good bargains. 4. Aunt Phyllis saw my book and asked, “Whose is this?”
7) Either Debbie or Melinda will bring (her, their) ice skates. 5. Inez is among those who are trying out for roles in the spring musical.
8) Anyone who wants a job should bring (his or her, their) application to 6. Which of those does Angelo think is the better design for the new
me. student center?
9) Arctic explorers discover that (you, they) cannot expose skin to the icy 7. These are the problems for both teams: the weather, which doesn’t
air. seem to be improving, and transportation to the stadium.
10) I told everyone in the boys’ choir that (you, he) had to bring a boxed 8. Jackson said, “Many people have told me that. Why should I not
lunch. believe the story that I have heard?”
11) Neither Carl nor Mark asked (his, their) parents to chaperone the 9. He read aloud Browning’s sonnet, which was the most touching poem
dance. that I had ever heard.
12) The town council will be presenting (its, their) own proposal for the 10. Lomasi told Henry, whom she trusted, something that she wanted
new park. him to keep secret.
13) Fran always liked walking home because (you, she) saved money on
bus fare. EXERCISE B In each of the sentences below, underline the type of
14) If (you, they) should fall, experienced in-line skaters know that knee pronoun given in parentheses at the end of the sentence. Example 1.
and elbow pads will reduce the risk of injury. Who is coordinating the planning for this year’s event? (interrogative)
15) Neither Kate nor Anne has had (her, their) vacation pictures 11. Those involved with music are preparing for the annual music
developed yet. festival. (demonstrative)
12. The crowd, which was very large last year, is expected to double.
Directions: Circle the relative pronoun in each sentence below. (relative)
Example A: Whose backpack is that on the desk? Answer: whose 13. The bands that will draw the largest crowds should begin at noon.
1. This is the house that I built. (relative)
2. Whose name is that on the building? 14. Several of these, whose music many have heard, have won
3. That man won the award for most hot dogs eaten. competitions. (demonstrative)
4. Which of you is going to the ceremony?
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15. Who could ask them whether they will play rock or blues or both? 42. Either Joyce or Ellen (was-were) here.
(interrogative) 43. The United States (is-are) a country of contrast.
44. A magazine and a book (was-were) lying on the floor.
Directions: Underline the correct verb in these sentences.
45. The family (is-are) occupied with their individual problems.
1. Sally (run, runs) to the park every day. 46. Mumps (is-are) one of the most uncomfortable diseases.
2. The dogs (bark, barks,) at strangers. 47. One hundred dollars (is-are) not a lot of money to some people.
3. Ted and Mary (is, are) going to the movies. 48. She (doesn’t-don’t) look very well today.
4. The game (was, were) exciting. 49. Twenty minutes (is-are) the amount of time it takes me to get home
5. They (worry, worries) too much. from work.
6. She (study, studies) every night. 50. It (doesn’t-don’t) seem so cold today.
7. Black or white (is, are) your choice.
8. That (was, were) incredible.
9. Those (is, are) pretty shoes.
10. The cat or dog (is, are) in the yard.
11. Your friend (talk-talks) too much.
12. The man with the roses (look-looks) like your brother.
13. The women in the pool (swim-swims) well.
14. Bill (drive-drives) a cab.
15. The football players (run-runs) five miles every day.
16. That red-haired lady in the fur hat (live-lives) across the street.
17. He (cook-cooks) dinner for his family.
18. The boys (walk-walks) to school every day.
19. The weather on the coast (appear-appears) to be good this
weekend.
20. The center on the basketball team (bounce-bounces) the ball too
high.
21. Each of the girls (look-looks) good on skis.
22. Everybody (was-were) asked to remain quiet.
23. Neither of the men (is-are) here yet.
24. (Is-Are) each of the girls ready to leave?
25. Several of the sheep (is-are) sick.
26. Some members of the faculty (is-are) present.
27. Nobody in the class (has-have) the answer.
28. Each of the girls (observe-observes) all the regulations.
29. All of the milk (is-are) gone.
30. Most of the seats (was-were) taken.
31. Margo and her parents (visit-visits) each other often.
32. Either the cups or the glasses (are-is) in the dishwasher.
33. Vern and Fred (need-needs) a ride to work.
34. There (is-are) a dog, a cat, and a bird in the garage.
35. Neither Matt nor his brothers (was-were) at the party.
36. Here into the main ring of the circus (come-comes) the trained
elephants.
37. Either the workers or the boss (deliver-delivers) the merchandise.
38. The committee (work-works) hard for better schools.
39. There (is-are) many things to do before the holidays.
40. The jury (was-were) polled for their verdicts.
41. Here (is-are) the nails you need for the projects.
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