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Pronouns – Quiz 1
Pronouns Quiz 1 (30 MCQs)
This multiple-choice question set evaluates students' understanding of pronoun usage, including possessive pronouns, pronoun agreement, and coreference resolution. It covers various types of pronouns such as personal, demonstrative, and reflexive, along with their correct usage in sentences.
Quiz Instructions
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1.
Emily gives me her book. So, it is .....
A) My.
B) I.
C) Me.
D) Mine.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Emily gives me her book" implies that the book belongs to Emily, and it is being given to you. Therefore, the possessive pronoun "Mine" correctly indicates ownership of the book by you in this context.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
My - Incorrect because "my" is a possessive adjective that would not fit grammatically here.
Option B:
I - Incorrect because "I" is a subject pronoun and does not indicate possession.
Option C:
Me - Incorrect because "me" is an object pronoun and does not indicate possession.
Option D:
Mine - Correct as it indicates ownership of the book by you.
2.
We helped ..... to some Coke at the party.
A) Our.
B) We.
C) They.
D) Ourselves.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
D) Ourselves.
The sentence requires a reflexive pronoun because the subject "We" and the object of the action should be in agreement, making "ourselves" the appropriate choice. This usage indicates that the group helped themselves to some Coke.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as "Our" is possessive and not reflexive.
Option B:
Incorrect as "We" is the subject, not the object of the action.
Option C:
Incorrect as "They" does not refer to the group performing the action.
Option D:
Correct as it uses a reflexive pronoun that agrees with the subject and fits grammatically.
3.
Replace noun in the given sentence:-Last week, Aparna and I brought home a puppy ..... named ..... Shadow.
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Explanations:
We, it is the correct choice because "we" refers to Aparna and the speaker, maintaining consistency in subject-verb agreement. "It" correctly replaces the noun "puppy" as a pronoun.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
We, it - Correct. Consistent subject-verb agreement and proper pronoun usage.
Option B:
Us, it - Incorrect. "Us" is not the appropriate form to replace the subject "Aparna and I." It should be "we."
4.
My mother is in the kitchen ..... is cooking fried rice.
A) Her.
B) He.
C) She.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) She.
In the sentence "My mother is in the kitchen ... is cooking fried rice," the subject is "my mother." Since "mother" refers to a female, the appropriate pronoun to use is "she."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Her" is a possessive adjective and does not refer to the action of cooking.
Option B:
Incorrect. "He" refers to a male, which does not match the subject "my mother."
Option C:
Correct. "She" is the appropriate pronoun for the female subject "mother."
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.
5.
Have ..... got a computer, Mandy? fill in with personal pronoun.
A) You.
B) She.
C) They.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Have you got a computer, Mandy?" is an example of using the personal pronoun "you" in a question form that is common in British English for addressing someone directly. The use of "you" here is appropriate because it refers to the direct address to Mandy.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "You" is used as the subject pronoun in the question, which is appropriate when directly addressing a person.
Option B:
Incorrect. "She" would be incorrect because it does not refer to Mandy who is being directly addressed.
Option C:
Incorrect. "They" would be incorrect as it refers to multiple people, whereas the question is directed at a single person (Mandy).
Option D:
Incorrect. "None of the above" is not correct since Option A is indeed correct.
6.
A pronouns I, you, it or they used instead of a noun that names a definite person or thing is known as .....
A) Reciprocal pronouns.
B) Personal pronouns.
C) Interrogative pronouns.
D) Possessive pronouns.
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Explanations:
A pronoun used instead of a noun that names a definite person or thing is known as a personal pronoun. Personal pronouns include I, you, he, she, it, we, they, and their forms (me, myself; you, yourself; him, himself; her, herself; it, itself; us, ourselves; them, themselves).
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Reciprocal pronouns are used when the relationship between two or more people is mutual. Examples include each other and one another.
Option B:
Correct. Personal pronouns replace nouns to avoid repetition and improve clarity in sentences.
Option C:
Interrogative pronouns (who, whom, whose, what, which) are used to ask questions.
Option D:
Possessive pronouns show ownership or possession. Examples include my, mine, your, yours, his, her, its, our, and their.
7.
You are here! Can I sit with ..... ?
A) I.
B) You.
C) My.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "You are here! Can I sit with ..... ?" requires a pronoun that refers to the person being addressed, which is "you". Therefore, option B) You is correct because it maintains proper subject-verb agreement and clarity in addressing the speaker.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "I" would be used if referring to oneself, not the person being addressed.
Option B:
Correct. "You" is appropriate as it refers to the addressee in a polite and direct manner.
Option C:
Incorrect. "My" is possessive and does not fit grammatically or contextually here.
Option D:
Incorrect. Since option B is correct, this choice is invalid.
8.
Raman forgot ..... lunch box in the playground.
A) He.
B) Her.
C) His.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) His.
The subject "Raman" is a male name, so the possessive pronoun should also be masculine to agree in gender. Therefore, "His" is used to indicate that Raman forgot his lunch box.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as "He" is not a pronoun but a subject.
Option B:
Incorrect as "Her" is feminine and does not match the masculine name "Raman."
Option C:
Correct, as it matches the gender of the subject "Raman."
Option D:
Incorrect as "His" is the correct choice.
9.
What is the pronoun in the sentence? ..... "Jo likes Sue, but he likes Meghan even more"
A) Jo.
B) Meghan.
C) He.
D) Sue.
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Explanations:
The pronoun in the sentence "Jo likes Sue, but he likes Meghan even more" is
he
. The pronoun refers to
Jo
, indicating that Jo prefers Meghan over Sue.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Jo is a noun, not a pronoun.
Option B:
Meghan is a noun, not a pronoun.
Option C:
He is the correct pronoun referring to Jo in this context.
Option D:
Sue is a noun, not a pronoun.
10.
Mr. Negi has two sons ..... are both doctors.
A) He.
B) Their.
C) They.
D) She.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Mr. Negi has two sons ... are both doctors." requires a pronoun that refers to the two sons mentioned earlier in the sentence. The correct pronoun is
they
, as it agrees with the plural subject "two sons" and indicates that both individuals are doctors.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
He - Incorrect, because "he" refers to a singular male subject.
Option B:
Their - Incorrect, because "their" is possessive and does not function as a pronoun in this context.
Option C:
They - Correct, as it agrees with the plural subject "two sons" and indicates that both are doctors.
Option D:
She - Incorrect, because "she" refers to a singular female subject.
11.
We're going to get ..... test results today.
A) Mine.
B) Our.
C) Yours.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
Option B) "Our" is correct because the sentence refers to a shared experience among multiple people, indicating that the test results belong to us collectively.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Mine implies singular ownership and does not fit the context of a group.
Option B:
Our is correct as it indicates shared possession among multiple people.
Option C:
Yours suggests that the test results belong to someone else, which is incorrect in this context.
Option D:
None of the above is not applicable since "Our" fits the sentence correctly.
12.
Is this ..... dog?
A) They.
B) Me.
C) Your.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
Option C) Your is correct because the sentence "Is this ..... dog?" implies that the speaker is asking someone else about a dog, and "your" is used to indicate possession or ownership by another person.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
They refers to multiple people or things, which does not fit the context of the sentence.
Option B:
Me indicates first-person singular, which is not appropriate for asking about possession in this case.
Option C:
Your correctly identifies ownership by another person, fitting the context.
Option D:
None of above is incorrect since Option C is valid.
13.
"My teacher writes on the whiteboard" .Change the sentence into negative!
A) The teacher do not write on the whiteboard.
B) The teacher does not write on the whiteboard.
C) Does the teacher write on the whiteboard?.
D) Do the teacher not write on the whiteboard.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is B) The teacher does not write on the whiteboard.
To form a negative sentence in English, we use "do" (or "does") followed by "not". In this case, since the subject "teacher" is singular and third person, we use "does not", which contracts to "doesn't". However, for clarity and correctness in formal writing, it's better to spell out "does not".
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. Uses "do not" instead of "does not" due to the singular subject.
Option B:
Correct. Uses proper negative formation with "does not".
Option C:
Incorrect. This is a question form, not a statement.
Option D:
Incorrect. Uses "do" instead of "does", and the structure is wrong for forming a negative sentence.
14.
..... am ten years old.
A) We.
B) She.
C) I.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The sentence "..... am ten years old." is a first-person statement indicating the speaker's age. The pronoun that correctly fills this gap and refers to the speaker is "I". Therefore, option C) I is correct because it matches the first-person singular subject-verb agreement.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
We - Incorrect as it implies a plural subject.
Option B:
She - Incorrect as it refers to a female third person, not the speaker.
Option C:
I - Correct pronoun for first-person singular subject-verb agreement.
Option D:
None of above - Incorrect as option C is correct.
15.
..... are his cupcakes. (Choose the appropriate option)
A) This.
B) That.
C) Those.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) Those.
The pronoun "Those" is used to refer to things that are farther away from the speaker, which in this context refers to cupcakes that are not immediately nearby but perhaps seen across a room or in another part of the sentence.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
This is incorrect because "this" refers to something close at hand.
Option B:
That is also incorrect as it typically refers to something closer than what "those" would indicate.
Option C:
Correct, as "those" indicates a distance from the speaker and refers to cupcakes that are not immediately nearby.
Option D:
Not applicable since option C is correct.
16.
There are leaves .....
A) Everywhere.
B) Everybody.
C) Everything.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
Option A is correct because "Everywhere" is a pronoun that refers to an indefinite place, indicating the leaves are found in all locations without exception. This fits well with the context of the sentence which suggests a widespread presence of leaves.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Everywhere" functions as a pronoun referring to an indefinite place.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Everybody" is a pronoun that refers to all people, not places or objects like leaves.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Everything" is a pronoun that refers to all things in general, not specifically to the location of something like leaves.
Option D:
Incorrect. This option suggests none of the above are correct, but Option A is valid.
17.
The water in the pail is dirty. Please throw .....
A) We.
B) They.
C) It.
D) Them.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
C) It.
The pronoun "it" refers to the water in the pail, which is the subject of the sentence and the thing that needs to be thrown away because it is dirty. Using "it" maintains proper grammatical agreement with the singular noun "water."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
We - Incorrect; "we" refers to a group of people, not an object like water.
Option B:
They - Incorrect; "they" is used for plural subjects, while the subject here is singular (water).
Option C:
It - Correct; "it" properly refers to the singular noun "water."
Option D:
Them - Incorrect; "them" is used for plural objects and does not agree with the singular subject "water."
18.
I have a sister ..... is tall.
A) She.
B) He.
C) Yo.
D) I.
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Explanations:
The sentence "I have a sister..... is tall" uses the pronoun "she" to refer back to "a sister," which is grammatically correct and matches the gender of the subject.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Uses proper pronoun for female sibling.
Option B:
Incorrect. Uses incorrect pronoun for female sibling.
Option C:
Incorrect. Not a valid pronoun choice here.
Option D:
Incorrect. Refers to the speaker, not the sister.
19.
CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION She didn't tell ..... the truth.
A) Anybody.
B) Anything.
C) Anywhere.
D) None of above.
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Explanations:
Option A is correct because "anybody" refers to people, which fits the context of not telling someone something. The sentence implies that she did not reveal the truth to any person.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Refers to people.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Anything" refers to objects or things, not suitable here.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Anywhere" refers to a place, not applicable in this context.
Option D:
Incorrect. There is a correct option (A).
20.
We love apple. So these apples are .....
A) Our.
B) We.
C) Ours.
D) Us.
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Explanations:
The sentence "We love apple" is a statement indicating that the speakers have an affection for apples in general, not specifying any particular apples. The pronoun "ours" (Option C) correctly indicates possession and aligns with the plural subject "we." Therefore, "these apples are ours" accurately conveys that the group of people referred to by "we" own or possess these apples.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. "Our" is a possessive adjective and does not fit grammatically in this context.
Option B:
Incorrect. "We" is the subject pronoun, which doesn't make sense as an answer to describe apples.
Option C:
Correct. "Ours" indicates possession by the group of people referred to by "we."
Option D:
Incorrect. "Us" is an object pronoun and does not fit grammatically in this context.
21.
Spot the pronouns in the sentence:( There is only ONE correct option.) He was singing funny songs loudly and disturbing us.
A) He, us.
B) Singing, songs.
C) Us, loudly.
D) Was, he.
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Explanations:
The pronouns in the sentence are "He" and "us." "He" is a personal pronoun used as the subject of the sentence, referring to a male person who was singing funny songs loudly. "Us" is also a pronoun, functioning as the object of the verb "disturbing," indicating that the speaker and possibly others were being disturbed by the singer.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "He" and "us" are identified as the pronouns in the sentence.
Option B:
Incorrect. "Singing" and "songs" are not pronouns; they are a verb and a noun, respectively.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Us" is a pronoun but "loudly" is an adverb describing how the songs were sung, not a pronoun.
Option D:
Incorrect. "Was" is a verb and "he" is a pronoun; both are not the only correct pronouns in this sentence.
22.
I don't want this comic. It is ..... favorite.
A) Your.
B) My.
C) Mine.
D) His.
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Explanations:
The sentence "I don't want this comic. It is your favorite." uses the pronoun "your" to refer back to the subject "this comic," indicating that it belongs to someone else, likely the person being addressed.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "Your" is used to indicate possession of something belonging to another person.
Option B:
Incorrect. "My" would imply that the comic belongs to the speaker, which contradicts the sentence meaning.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Mine" also implies ownership by the speaker, not someone else.
Option D:
Incorrect. "His" suggests a male owner, but the gender is unspecified in the sentence.
23.
We bought some school supplies.
A) Bought.
B) We.
C) Some.
D) School supplies.
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Explanations:
Option B) We is correct because it identifies the subject pronoun in the sentence "We bought some school supplies." The subject of a sentence performs the action, and here "We" is the subject performing the action of buying.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect. This option refers to the verb "bought," which does not identify the subject of the sentence.
Option B:
Correct. "We" is the subject pronoun that identifies who performed the action in the sentence.
Option C:
Incorrect. This option refers to an adjective indicating quantity, but it is not a pronoun.
Option D:
Incorrect. This option refers to the object of the sentence (school supplies), which is not a pronoun.
24.
Who told you to do that? What type of pronoun is the word "who" ?
A) Demonstrative pronoun.
B) Possessive pronoun.
C) Interrogative pronoun.
D) Subject pronoun.
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Explanations:
The word "who" in the question "Who told you to do that?" is an interrogative pronoun because it is used to ask for information about a person.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Demonstrative pronouns (e.g., this, that) are used to point out or specify people or things. "Who" does not fit this description.
Option B:
Possessive pronouns (e.g., my, your, his) show ownership. "Who" is not a possessive pronoun.
Option C:
Correct. Interrogative pronouns are used to ask questions about people or things. Examples include who, whom, whose, which, and what.
Option D:
Subject pronouns (e.g., I, you, he) are used as the subject of a sentence. "Who" can be a subject but is not in this case; it's part of an interrogative phrase.
25.
..... buys ham to the cook.
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Explanations:
Option B) She is correct because the pronoun "She" refers to a female subject performing the action of buying ham, which logically fits the context where someone buys something for a cook.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Her does not function as a subject and cannot perform the action of buying. It is an object pronoun.
Option B:
She correctly functions as the subject performing the action, making it the appropriate choice.
26.
Hansal invited us to the party. ( Which pronoun is used?)
A) Personal.
B) Possessive.
C) Interrogative.
D) Indefinite.
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Explanations:
The pronoun "us" in the sentence "Hansal invited us to the party." is a personal pronoun because it refers to the people being addressed or included.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Personal pronouns include subjects, objects, and possessives that refer to people or things.
Option B:
Incorrect. Possessive pronouns show ownership (e.g., "mine," "hers").
Option C:
Incorrect. Interrogative pronouns are used to ask questions (e.g., "who," "what").
Option D:
Incorrect. Indefinite pronouns refer to unspecified people or things (e.g., "someone," "anyone").
27.
This kind of a movie is fun! (Identify the kind of the pronoun 'This')
A) Demonstrative pronoun.
B) Interrogative pronoun.
C) Emphasising pronoun.
D) Personal pron.
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Explanations:
The pronoun "This" in the phrase "This kind of a movie is fun!" serves to point out or indicate a particular thing, which is why it is classified as a demonstrative pronoun.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. Demonstrative pronouns like "this," "that," "these," and "those" are used to refer to specific people or things mentioned in the sentence.
Option B:
Incorrect. Interrogative pronouns (who, what, which) are used to ask questions.
Option C:
Incorrect. There is no such category as "emphasising pronoun" in English grammar.
Option D:
Incorrect. Personal pronouns like "I," "you," "he," etc., refer to specific individuals or groups of people, not things or concepts indicated by a demonstrative.
28.
Where is Andi? I wanna talk with .....
A) You.
B) Me.
C) Us.
D) Him.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
D) Him.
The sentence "Where is Andi? I wanna talk with...." implies that the speaker wants to communicate with a male individual named Andi, who was previously mentioned. Therefore, using the pronoun "him" correctly refers to Andi.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Incorrect as it refers to the questioner.
Option B:
Incorrect as it refers to the responder.
Option C:
Incorrect as it is a plural form and does not fit the context of talking with one person named Andi.
Option D:
Correct as it properly refers to Andi, who is male based on the name.
29.
My friend and I are going to the park ..... will have fun.
A) She.
B) It.
C) He.
D) We.
E) They.
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Explanations:
The correct answer is
D) We.
The sentence "My friend and I are going to the park..... will have fun." uses a first-person plural pronoun, "we," which refers to both the speaker and their friend. This makes "We" the appropriate choice as it maintains consistency in person.
Option Analysis:
Option A:
She - Incorrect because she does not refer to both the speaker and their friend.
Option B:
It - Incorrect because it is used for objects or animals, not people.
Option C:
He - Incorrect because he only refers to one person, not two.
Option D:
We - Correct as it includes both the speaker and their friend.
Option E:
They - Incorrect because they refer to multiple people but do not include the speaker and their friend specifically in this context.
30.
Sunny is a boy ..... is my brother.
A) He.
B) His.
C) Him.
D) She.
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Explanations:
The sentence "Sunny is a boy ..... is my brother." requires the use of a pronoun that refers to Sunny and agrees with the gender specified ("a boy"). The correct form for a male subject in this context is "He."
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Correct. "He" is the appropriate pronoun to refer to Sunny, who is identified as a boy.
Option B:
Incorrect. "His" is a possessive pronoun and does not function as a subject in this sentence.
Option C:
Incorrect. "Him" is an object pronoun and would be used if Sunny were the recipient of the action, which is not the case here.
Option D:
Incorrect. "She" is a feminine pronoun and does not agree with the gender specified for Sunny ("a boy").
Frequently Asked Questions
What are pronouns, and why are they important in English grammar?
Pronouns are words that replace nouns to avoid repetition. They are crucial for clarity and flow in sentences, as they help refer to people or things without repeating their names.
How do pronoun types differ from each other?
Pronouns can be classified into various types, such as personal (I, you, he), possessive (my, your, his), demonstrative (this, that), and reflexive (himself, herself). Each type serves a specific function in sentences.
What is pronoun agreement, and why is it important?
Pronoun agreement refers to matching the form of a pronoun with its antecedent (the noun it replaces) in terms of number (singular or plural) and gender. It ensures grammatical correctness and clarity in writing.
How can I identify the correct pronoun to use in a sentence?
To identify the right pronoun, first determine the role it plays (subject or object) and then choose one that matches the gender, number, and person of its antecedent. Context clues and sentence structure can also guide your choice.
What is pronoun reference, and how does it differ from pronoun usage?
Pronoun reference involves using a pronoun to replace a noun that has already been mentioned. Pronoun usage refers to the overall correct application of pronouns in sentences, including agreement and clarity.