Pronouns - ACT English

Correct the pronoun error: 'Everybody needs to bring their lunch.'

Replace 'their' with 'his or her'. 'Everybody' is singular, needs singular agreement.
Which option is correct: "Who did you call?" or "Whom did you call?"

Whom did you call. The pronoun receives the action of calling (direct object).
Which option is correct: "Everyone should bring their book" or "Everyone should bring his or her book"?

Everyone should bring his or her book. 'Everyone' is singular, requiring singular pronoun agreement.
Which option is correct: "A gift for my sister and I" or "A gift for my sister and me"?

A gift for my sister and me. 'For' is a preposition requiring objective case pronouns.
Correct the sentence: 'Each of the players has their own locker.'

'his or her' instead of 'their'. 'Each' requires singular pronoun agreement.
What is the possessive-pronoun set (stand-alone possessives)?

mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs, whose. These pronouns show ownership without modifying another noun.
Which option is correct: "The team put on their uniforms" or "The team put on its uniform" (members acting individually)?

The team put on their uniforms. Individual members each put on their own uniforms.
What type of pronoun is 'they'?

Personal pronoun. Third-person plural pronoun.
Fix the error: 'Anybody can join if they want.'

'he or she' instead of 'they'. 'Anybody' is singular, needing singular pronouns.
Choose the correct pronoun: 'Neither of the girls brought her/their coat.'

'her'. 'Neither' is singular, requiring singular pronoun agreement.
Choose the correct pronoun: 'Either of the options is ___.'

acceptable. 'Either' is singular and takes singular verb/pronoun.
Which option is correct: "Give the tickets to she" or "Give the tickets to her"?

Give the tickets to her. 'To' is a preposition requiring the objective case pronoun.
What is an indefinite pronoun?

A pronoun that does not refer to a specific noun. Refers to unspecified persons or things.
What is the possessive-determiner set (modifies a noun)?

my, your, his, her, its, our, their, whose. These words show ownership while modifying the following noun.
What type of pronoun is 'myself'?

Reflexive pronoun. Reflexive pronouns end in -self or -selves.
What is an antecedent?

The noun a pronoun replaces. The antecedent provides the pronoun's reference point.
What type of pronoun is 'anyone'?

Indefinite pronoun. Refers to unspecified people or things.
Choose the correct pronoun: 'Neither of the answers is correct, is it/are they?'

'is it'. 'Neither' is singular, requiring singular tag question.
Identify the error: 'The jury gave their verdict.'

Replace 'their' with 'its'. 'Jury' is collective singular, needing 'its'.
Identify the pronoun in 'Who will answer the question?'

Who. Interrogative pronoun asking about a person.
Which option is correct: "All of the cake has its frosting" or "All of the cake have their frosting"?

All of the cake has its frosting. Cake is noncount (mass noun), so 'all' is singular.
Choose the pronoun: 'Maria and ___ are going to the park.'

I. Subject case needed for compound subject.
Identify the antecedent in 'The dog wagged its tail.'

dog. The noun that 'its' refers back to.
What is an antecedent in grammar?

The noun a pronoun replaces. The word that a pronoun stands for.
Which pronoun is correct: 'This is between you and ___.'?

me. Object case needed after preposition 'between.'
What is the role of a reflexive pronoun?

Refers back to the subject. Shows action done to oneself by the subject.
What is the function of a possessive pronoun?

Indicates ownership. Shows who or what something belongs to.
Which pronoun should replace the object in 'The teacher praised Emily and ___.'?

me. Object case needed after preposition 'praised.'
What is the ACT-preferred fix for a vague or missing pronoun antecedent?

Replace the pronoun with a clear, specific noun. Clear nouns eliminate confusion about pronoun references.
What is the subjective-case set of personal pronouns?

I, you, he, she, it, we, they, who. These pronouns function as the subject of a sentence or clause.
Find the pronoun error: 'Neither of the girls did their homework.'

Replace 'their' with 'her'. 'Neither' is singular, so use singular 'her.'
What is the function of a relative pronoun?

Introduces a relative clause. Connects dependent clauses to main clauses.
Identify the pronouns: 'He himself cooked the dinner.'

'He' and 'himself'. Personal and intensive pronouns working together.
Which pronoun best completes the sentence: 'The team won ___ game.'

its. Possessive form for singular team ownership.
Which option is correct: "She is taller than I" or "She is taller than me" (formal ACT usage)?

She is taller than I. Complete the comparison: 'She is taller than I [am tall].'
What type of pronoun is 'this'?

Demonstrative pronoun. Demonstrative pronouns point to specific things.
What is an intensive pronoun?

A pronoun that emphasizes a noun or pronoun. Emphasizes without being grammatically necessary.
Which option is correct: "That is her book" or "That is hers book"?

That is her book. Use possessive determiners before nouns, not possessive pronouns.
Which option is correct: "The person who I met" or "The person whom I met"?

The person whom I met. The pronoun receives the action of meeting (direct object).
Choose the correct pronoun: 'Each of the players has ___ own locker.'

his or her. 'Each' is singular and requires singular pronoun.
Correct the pronoun: 'Someone left their book on the table.'

'his or her' instead of 'their'. 'Someone' is singular and needs singular pronouns.
Which option is correct: "Me and Carlos went" or "Carlos and I went"?

Carlos and I went. In compound subjects, use subjective case pronouns.
Which pronoun is correct: 'Either John or Mary will give his/her speech'?

'his or her'. 'Either...or' with singular nouns takes singular pronouns.
What is the core rule for pronoun-antecedent agreement in number and gender?

A pronoun must match its antecedent in number and gender. This fundamental rule ensures clarity and grammatical correctness.
What is the number rule for indefinite pronouns like both, few, many, several?

They are plural and take plural pronouns. These indefinite pronouns always refer to multiple people or things.
What is the antecedent of the pronoun 'they' in 'The students said they enjoyed the class.'?

students. The noun that 'they' refers back to.
What is the rule for pronouns with collective nouns (committee, team, jury)?

Use singular for unit; plural for members acting separately. Context determines whether the group acts collectively or individually.
What type of pronoun is 'who'?

Interrogative pronoun. Interrogative pronouns ask questions.
What is the objective-case set of personal pronouns?

me, you, him, her, it, us, them, whom. These pronouns receive the action or follow prepositions.
What is a possessive pronoun?

A pronoun indicating ownership. Shows ownership without using an apostrophe.
What is the rule for pronoun case in a compound object (X and me/him/her/us/them)?

Use objective case for objects; ignore the other noun to test. Remove the other noun to test: 'praised me' sounds correct.
Identify the error type: "When Mia met Zoe, she smiled." (unclear who smiled).

Ambiguous pronoun reference. 'She' could refer to either Mia or Zoe, creating confusion.
What is the rule for who vs. whom based on grammatical function?

Use who as subject; use whom as object. Determine function by checking if it's doing or receiving action.
Find the error: 'Everyone should do their best.'

Replace 'their' with 'his or her'. 'Everyone' is singular and needs singular pronouns.
Correct the pronoun error: 'Everyone should check their email.'

Replace 'their' with 'his or her'. 'Everyone' is singular, needs singular agreement.
Which option is correct: "All of the players took his seat" or "All of the players took their seats"?

All of the players took their seats. Players is count (plural), so 'all' takes plural forms.
What is the rule for all, any, most, none, some regarding singular vs. plural pronouns?

They match the noun they refer to (count vs. noncount). These pronouns change based on whether the noun is countable.
What is an antecedent in pronoun usage?

The noun or pronoun that a pronoun refers to. The antecedent provides context for the pronoun's meaning.
Which option is correct: "Who is responsible?" or "Whom is responsible?"

Who is responsible. The pronoun performs the action of being responsible (subject).
Identify the pronoun: 'She gave her book to him.'

'She', 'her', and 'him'. All three words replace nouns in the sentence.
What type of pronoun is 'my'?

Possessive pronoun. Shows ownership and comes before a noun.
Correct the pronoun: 'Each person must pay their bill.'

'his or her' instead of 'their'. 'Each person' is singular, needing singular pronouns.
What type of pronoun is 'ourselves'?

Reflexive pronoun. Plural reflexive pronoun for first person.
What is a reciprocal pronoun?

A pronoun indicating mutual action or relationship. 'Each other' and 'one another' show mutual action.
Choose the correct pronoun: 'None of the cookies was eaten, were they/was it?'

'was it'. 'None' can be singular when referring to amount.
Identify the pronoun: 'They themselves completed the project.'

'They' and 'themselves'. Personal and intensive pronouns in the sentence.
Identify the pronoun case error: 'Me and him went to the concert.'

Replace 'Me and him' with 'He and I'. Subject case needed for compound subject.
What is the rule for pronoun case in a compound subject (X and I/he/she/we/they)?

Use subjective case for subjects; ignore the other noun to test. Remove the other noun to test: 'I went' sounds correct.
What is a reflexive pronoun?

A pronoun ending in '-self' or '-selves'. These pronouns refer back to the subject.
What is a personal pronoun?

A pronoun representing specific persons or things. Refers to specific people: I, you, he, etc.
What is a relative pronoun?

A pronoun that introduces a relative clause. Connects dependent clauses to main clauses.
What type of pronoun is 'it'?

Personal pronoun. Refers to specific people, places, or things.
Find and correct the pronoun: "A person should watch their tone in emails."

A person should watch his or her tone in emails. 'A person' is singular, requiring singular pronoun agreement.
What type of pronoun is 'itself'?

Reflexive pronoun. Refers back to a non-human singular subject.
Find and correct the pronoun: "Each of the students brought their laptop."

Each of the students brought his or her laptop. 'Each' is singular, requiring singular pronoun forms.
Which option is correct: "To who should I speak?" or "To whom should I speak?"

To whom should I speak. 'To' is a preposition requiring objective case 'whom.'
Choose the correct pronoun: 'Somebody left his/her/their bag.'

'his or her'. 'Somebody' is singular, requiring singular pronouns.
What type of pronoun is 'theirs'?

Possessive pronoun. Shows ownership, doesn't need an apostrophe.
What is a pronoun?

A word that replaces a noun. Pronouns substitute for nouns to avoid repetition.
Correct the sentence: 'Everyone should bring their pencil.'

Replace 'their' with 'his or her'. 'Everyone' is singular, needs singular pronoun agreement.
Which option is correct: "It was him" or "It was he" (formal ACT usage)?

It was he. 'He' is the subjective complement after the linking verb 'was.'
Choose the correct pronoun: 'Everyone has his/her/their own opinion.'

'his or her'. 'Everyone' is singular, requiring singular pronouns.
Find and correct the pronoun error: 'Somebody left their bag.'

Replace 'their' with 'his or her'. 'Somebody' is singular, requires singular pronoun.
Which option is correct: "Between you and I" or "Between you and me"?

Between you and me. 'Between' is a preposition requiring objective case pronouns.
Which option is correct: "Neither of the answers are correct" or "Neither of the answers is correct"?

Neither of the answers is correct. 'Neither' is singular, requiring singular verb and pronoun forms.
What type of pronoun is 'hers'?

Possessive pronoun. Shows ownership: mine, yours, his, hers, etc.
Identify the pronoun case error in 'Him and I went to the store.'

Replace 'Him and I' with 'He and I'. Subject case 'He' needed, not object case 'Him.'
Which option is correct: "The coach praised Jordan and I" or "The coach praised Jordan and me"?

The coach praised Jordan and me. In compound objects, use objective case pronouns.
Which option is correct: "That book is her" or "That book is hers"?

That book is hers. Use possessive pronouns when they stand alone without nouns.
Which pronoun correctly completes: 'Neither of them has ___ own room.'

his or her. 'Neither' is singular, needs singular pronoun.
Which option is correct: "The report was written by Dana and I" or "...by Dana and me"?

The report was written by Dana and me. 'By' is a preposition requiring objective case pronouns.
What is the function of an interrogative pronoun?

Asks a question. Words like who, what, which ask questions.
Identify the pronoun in the sentence: 'She loves reading.'

She. 'She' is the subject pronoun in this sentence.
Choose the correct pronoun: 'Everyone should do his/her/their best.'

'his or her'. 'Everyone' is always singular, needing singular pronouns.
What is the rule for pronoun case after a preposition (to, for, with, between)?

Use the objective case after a preposition. Prepositions always require objective case pronouns as their objects.
What type of pronoun is 'these'?

Demonstrative pronoun. Points to specific nearby or distant objects.
What is a demonstrative pronoun?

A pronoun that points to specific things. Points to specific people or things nearby/far.
What type of pronoun is 'those'?

Demonstrative pronoun. Points to specific plural items.
What is the number rule for indefinite pronouns like each, either, neither, everyone, somebody?

They are singular and take singular pronouns. These indefinite pronouns always refer to one person or thing.
Identify the error: 'The team celebrates after they win.'

Replace 'they' with 'it'. 'Team' is collective singular, requiring 'it'.
What type of pronoun is 'whom'?

Interrogative pronoun. Interrogative pronouns ask questions about people or things.
Which option is correct: "The team lost its game" or "The team lost their game" (team as one unit)?

The team lost its game. Team acts as one unit losing collectively.
Which option is correct: "Each of the cookies are fresh" or "Each of the cookies is fresh"?

Each of the cookies is fresh. 'Each' is always singular regardless of the following prepositional phrase.
Identify the error: 'Somebody forgot their coat.'

Replace 'their' with 'his or her'. 'Somebody' is singular, requiring singular pronoun agreement.
Identify the pronoun error: 'The team won their game.'

Replace 'their' with 'its'. 'Team' is collective singular, requiring 'its'.

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