Directions: Choose the pronoun that establishes agreement. Download the accompanying handout to keep track of your answers.
Before my lecture on good nutrition, neither of my uncles knew that chocolate-broccoli muffins were a good way to increase _____ intake of vitamin C.
his
their
The troupe of jugglers shocked _____ audience when an ill-flung knife impaled our friend Jarod's foot.
its
their
Either the assistant managers or Mrs. Wallace, the owner, must give _____ permission for you to return that half-eaten double cheeseburger.
her
their
Both the computer screen and the refrigerator door have _____ smeared with dog snot from our curious puppy Oreo.
its shiny surface
their shiny surfaces
As a result of Coach Moody’s demanding training, the team from Weaver High School inevitably outperforms _____ competition at every track meet.
its
their
At the Halloween dance, the catering committee received many compliments for _____ squid eyeball stew.
its
their
The new and improved laundry detergent restored Hector’s mud-stained pants to _____ original condition.
its
their
As we slogged through Melville's Moby-Dick, Professor Carson asked us to determine the motivation of each character on the Pequod and what archetype _____.
he represents
they represent
Every puppy and kitten will cry at night until _____ owner offers a spot on the bed.
its
their
Do you think that any of these playlists will calm down high-strung Helena with _____ soothing melodies?
its
their
My grandmother, as well as too many other Americans, believes every silly word that _____ in trashy supermarket tabloids.
she reads
they read
If either of Leonard's nieces hopes to try one of Louise's famous fudge-stuffed mushrooms, _____ had better hurry before the other guests devour all these delicious treats.
she
they
Each of these computers has _____ own technical glitch that can frustrate the user.
its
their
If Tito’s Taco Palace continues to increase _____ prices, Samantha will not be able to afford even the cheapest lunch burrito.
its
their
Tito’s Taco Palace stuffs _____ tortillas with many unusual items; for example, you can order peanut butter and guava jelly burritos or cricket and mango tacos.
its
their
On the hike throught the forest, not only all the Girl Scouts but also Mrs. Pennington, the troop leader, looked up in surprise as a giant spaceship descended from the sky and hovered above _____.
her head
their heads
Sonya must remember to buy shampoo so that her roommates can wash _____ hair tomorrow morning with something other than dish soap.
his or her
their
Neither Floyd the dog nor Madison’s three cats enjoy sleeping on the hard, cold floor when _____ can jump onto the soft, warm bed as soon as she leaves for work.
he
they
These two young men will not pass the final exam in Fundamentals of Biology because _____ spent the semester flirting with the pretty Josephine instead of listening to Professor Shuman.
he has
they have
Not only the crickets but also a frog chirped outside David's window for so long last night that _____ kept the poor boy from getting any rest before his important pronoun agreement quiz.