A Full Pronoun Test (Printable - With Answer Key)

Name______________         Class:_____________         Date:_____________

Topics: Identify pronouns, choose the correct pronoun, and use pronouns in sentences.

Test duration: 30 minutes.

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Part 1 (30 points)
Select the correct options from the choices given in brackets.

1. How many times has Bill told a lie to (his / him) father?
2. Where did Sally go with (she / her) friends yesterday?
3. I love going to the park with Mark, even though (he / him) is a little odd.
4. The cat was taking care of (its / his) young.
5. The dog was chasing (her / its) tail.
6. Many students wonder where (they / them) will end up after college.
7. A parent always wonders if (he or she / they) are doing the best for the kids.
8. How many times did Mr., Johnson have to tell you to stay out of (his / he / him) yard?
9. I don’t know what’s gotten into the dogs but (them / they) have been barking all day.
10. Look at the mother and father bird building (their / its) nest in the tree.

Part 2 (30 points)
Write some pronouns that you can use to refer to the following nouns.
For example: My family - We, Us, Our

1. Billy _______________________
2. Jane _______________________
3. Mom _______________________
4. Dad _________________________
5. (First person) Your name ______________________
6. Dog ____________________
7. More than one parent _________________
8. Someone you are speaking to ___________________
9. Some objects ______________________
10. An object __________________

Part 3 (30 points)
Finish the following sentences by supplying appropriate pronouns in the spaces provided.

1. Plows were invented in Mesopotamia more than 5,000 years ago, and ________ vastly improved agriculture and crop production.
2. John Deer was an American Blacksmith, and ________ developed great improvements to the design and structure of the plow.
3. His wife believed in what he was doing and _______ supported him in all of his experiments and business ventures.
4. The road to starting a business was hard and John wondered at times if _______ will ever see his dream come true.
5. American farmers experimented and tried out John’s new plow design and __________ were very impressed with its strength and quality.
6. John Deere sold thousands of plows when he first began to produce and market _______.
7. John Deere moved in Illinois to help his business because ________ was a central spot for farmers and a great place to market his plow.
8. In 1861, Deere incorporated his company and today _________ name is famous for quality tractors and farming equipment.
9. Many agricultural associates in the country recommend _______ brand of tractor to farmers.
10. John Deer probably had no idea how successful _____ would become.

Part 4 (10 pts.)

1. Write two singular pronouns:
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   __________
2. Write two plural pronouns:
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   __________
3. Write two third-person pronouns:
   __________
   __________
4. Write two indefinite pronouns:
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   __________
5. Write two relative pronouns:
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