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1. Underline the pronoun that correctly completes each sentence.

i. We/She/Ihas to go home at five oclock.ii. When do you/she/he leave on your trip?iii. I/She/They were frightened during the storm.iv. I/You/We am planning on early retirement.v. Why are it/you/he crying?vi. They/Who/We wants to arrange a surprise party for her?

vii. He/You/We was sound asleep.viii. What/I/They needs to be repaired right away?

ix. Where does I/you/she go every afternoon?x. They/She/He earn a very good salary.

2. Rewrite each sentence, changing the italicized noun phrase to the appropriate pronoun.i. My little sisteris such a sweet child.ii. These boysjust cant seem to get along.iii. Where did the sleepy soldiers find a place to rest?iv. My friends and Ispent a week camping in the mountains.v. The new schoolburned down last night.vi. Where isJohn from?

vii. Two jet planes roared overhead.viii. Why is Ms. Brown laughing?

ix. Does your arm still hurt?x. Tom and Ican help you today.

3. Fill in the blank with the word or phrase shown in parentheses. Make any necessary changes

to form the pronouns.

i. Why would the police want to arrest __________ (we)?ii. My uncle visited __________ (I) in Chicago.iii. Did the doctor ask __________ (you singular) about the accident?iv. John caught __________ (he) stealing a bicycle.v. Can you join __________ (she and I) for dinner?vi. I just cant believe __________ (it)!

vii. How can I reach __________ (you plural) after you move?viii. The boys watched __________ (she) all afternoon.

ix. You can help __________ (Tom and I) clean up the kitchen.x. __________ (Who) should I call about a leaky faucet?

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Subject-Verb Agreement

4. Choose the correct verb.a) Some members of the teachers union (want, wants) to go on strike.b) Janes raincoat, with all the rips and tears, (provide, provides) little protection.c) There (is, are) a lot of trees on our block.d) Where (is, are) my keys?e) In the background (was, were) a big yellow sun.

5. The following sentences contain compound subject. Choose the correct verb.a) A small black cat and a large yellow dog (sit, sits) on the front stairs.b) The boss and her secretary (eat, eats) lunch at the same time.c) For a delicious salad, fresh ingredients and a large bowl (is, are) essential.d) Comfortable shoes and loose-fitting clothing (was, were) reccommended by the

instructor.

e) Not only the students but also the teacher (was, were) anxious to finish the lesson.

6. The following sentences contain indefinite pronouns. Choose the correct verb foreach.

a) Neither of those hats (suit, suits) your face.b) Somebody in the book club always (forget, forgets) to bring the book.c) Something in that curry (make, makes) me sneeze.d) One of those socks (is, are) lighter than the other.e) Everyone (like, likes) Marys key lime pie.