Pronouns - Error Detection and Selection
Practice identifying pronoun errors in sentences and selecting the correct pronouns to complete sentences and passages. Covers pronoun agreement, case (subject/object), possessives, reflexive pronouns, and who vs whom.
Questions
Directions: Mark the part that has an error.
The teacher (1) asked every student (2) to submit (3) their permission form (4) before going to the picnic.
- (1)
- (2)
- (3)
- (4)
Directions: Mark the part that has an error.
(1) All the workers decided (2) to finish (3) his work before the boss (4) comes.
- (1)
- (2)
- (3)
- (4)
Directions: Mark the part that has an error.
(1) Most of them (2) agreed with the chairman and (3) gave him (4) his approval.
- (1)
- (2)
- (3)
- (4)
Directions: Mark the part that has an error.
The teacher (1) declared that only two or three (2) students had agreed to give (3) his report (4) on the annual day function.
- (1)
- (2)
- (3)
- (4)
Directions: Mark the part that has an error.
Neither the President (1) nor the members of the committee (2) expressed his views (3) on the issue (4) being discussed.
- (1)
- (2)
- (3)
- (4)
Directions: Mark the part that has an error.
(1) Their’s was (2) the best presentation on the working of the (3) newly (4) designed juicer–mixer–grinder.
- (1)
- (2)
- (3)
- (4)
Directions: Mark the part that has an error.
(1) Whenever a student (2) studies (3) you should study with a (4) complete understanding of the topic.
- (1)
- (2)
- (3)
- (4)
Directions: Mark the part that has an error.
(1) It (2) was agreed by all that he (3) was more intelligent than (4) her.
- (1)
- (2)
- (3)
- (4)
Directions: Mark the part that has an error.
(1) The mother (2) could not understand why he always made (3) someones problems (4) his own.
- (1)
- (2)
- (3)
- (4)
Directions: Select the correct pronoun to complete the sentence.
Everybody decided to wear a black outfit to the party except my sister and ______.
- I
- me
- we
- mine
Directions: Select the correct pronoun to complete the sentence.
Let you and ______ together work on this project.
- I
- he
- me
- we
Directions: Select the correct pronoun to complete the sentence.
______ do you think the company will send abroad for the meeting?
- Who
- Whoever
- Whom
- Whomsoever
Directions: Select the correct pronoun to complete the sentence.
______ do you suppose will be ready to go abroad?
- Who
- Whom
- Whosoever
- Whomsoever
Directions: Select the correct pronoun to complete the sentence.
______ books were scattered on the desk?
- Whose
- Whose's
- Who's
- Whoever's
Directions: Select the correct pronoun to complete the sentence.
The manager and ______ had to travel a lot to promote our newly designed product.
- I
- me
- us
- them
Directions: Select the correct pronoun to complete the sentence.
The job will be given to ______ they decide is most likely to fit in their working system.
- whom
- whoever
- whomsoever
- whatever
Directions: Select the correct pronoun to complete the sentence.
My sister is taller than ______.
- me
- I
- him
- us
Directions: Mark the part that has an error.
Peter just (1) heard (2) that he had (3) cleared the entrance exam; (4) this made him jump with joy.
- (1)
- (2)
- (3)
- (4)
Directions: Select the correct pronoun to complete the sentence.
If I were ______ I wouldn’t behave like that.
- she
- him
- them
- her
Directions: Select the correct pronoun to complete the sentence.
Undergraduates, as well as ______ graduate students, are at the low end of the academic totem pole.
- us
- I
- we
- mine
Directions: Select the correct pronoun to complete the sentence.
She is the best speaker. ______ made all the teachers choose her for any sort of declamation contest.
- This fact
- This
- That
- That fact
Directions: Select the correct pronouns to complete the sentence.
Do they know ______ car is this? Do they know ______ going to claim it?
- whose, who's
- who's, who
- whose's, who
- who's, whose
Directions: Select the correct pronoun to complete the sentence.
The girl said, ”There is no better dancer than ______ in the class”.
- her
- she
- herself
- hers
Directions: Select the correct pronoun to complete the sentence.
Each of the girls ate ______ candy.
- their
- its
- them
- her
Directions: Select the correct pronoun to complete the sentence.
You should not take up responsibility for any task when ______ are not aware of the consequences.
- one
- you
- he
- she
Directions: Select the most suitable option and fill in blank v.
Read the passage and answer the following question:
The techniques of a craft get known through practical methods. Likewise, in the ‘Dalton Plan’, the child performs experiments ____(i)_____. This helps ____(ii)____ make ____(iii)____ own observations and he draws his own conclusions and acquires the necessary knowledge.
In the past, it was the teacher _____(iv)____ did most of the talking. Now it is the student _____(v)______ is expected to be more active and up and doing and the teacher is merely a guide. For the healthy development of the mind, it is most essential that the student should be an active giver and not merely a passive receiver. It is this activity of the mind _____(vi)_____ will lead to emotional integration, so necessary for a healthy personality. If the child is merely a recipient, all the time listening to his teachers, ______(vii)_______ own personality gets dwarfed because the teachers’ personalities dominate over ______(viii)_____ personality.
It is only when a child works within a group that his qualities of leadership will manifest _____(ix)_______. His character will only be shaped by coming into contact with others and by working with them. It is through group activities alone that others start liking or disliking ______(x)_______.
- whom
- he
- whose
- who
Directions: Select the most suitable option and fill in blank iv.
Read the passage and answer the following question:
The techniques of a craft get known through practical methods. Likewise, in the ‘Dalton Plan’, the child performs experiments ____(i)_____. This helps ____(ii)____ make ____(iii)____ own observations and he draws his own conclusions and acquires the necessary knowledge.
In the past, it was the teacher _____(iv)____ did most of the talking. Now it is the student _____(v)______ is expected to be more active and up and doing and the teacher is merely a guide. For the healthy development of the mind, it is most essential that the student should be an active giver and not merely a passive receiver. It is this activity of the mind _____(vi)_____ will lead to emotional integration, so necessary for a healthy personality. If the child is merely a recipient, all the time listening to his teachers, ______(vii)_______ own personality gets dwarfed because the teachers’ personalities dominate over ______(viii)_____ personality.
It is only when a child works within a group that his qualities of leadership will manifest _____(ix)_______. His character will only be shaped by coming into contact with others and by working with them. It is through group activities alone that others start liking or disliking ______(x)_______.
- whom
- who
- himself
- he
Directions: Select the most suitable option and fill in blank ix.
Read the passage and answer the following question:
The techniques of a craft get known through practical methods. Likewise, in the ‘Dalton Plan’, the child performs experiments ____(i)_____. This helps ____(ii)____ make ____(iii)____ own observations and he draws his own conclusions and acquires the necessary knowledge.
In the past, it was the teacher _____(iv)____ did most of the talking. Now it is the student _____(v)______ is expected to be more active and up and doing and the teacher is merely a guide. For the healthy development of the mind, it is most essential that the student should be an active giver and not merely a passive receiver. It is this activity of the mind _____(vi)_____ will lead to emotional integration, so necessary for a healthy personality. If the child is merely a recipient, all the time listening to his teachers, ______(vii)_______ own personality gets dwarfed because the teachers’ personalities dominate over ______(viii)_____ personality.
It is only when a child works within a group that his qualities of leadership will manifest _____(ix)_______. His character will only be shaped by coming into contact with others and by working with them. It is through group activities alone that others start liking or disliking ______(x)_______.
- themselves
- themself
- him
- he
Directions: Select the most suitable option and fill in blank iii.
Read the passage and answer the following question:
The techniques of a craft get known through practical methods. Likewise, in the ‘Dalton Plan’, the child performs experiments ____(i)_____. This helps ____(ii)____ make ____(iii)____ own observations and he draws his own conclusions and acquires the necessary knowledge.
In the past, it was the teacher _____(iv)____ did most of the talking. Now it is the student _____(v)______ is expected to be more active and up and doing and the teacher is merely a guide. For the healthy development of the mind, it is most essential that the student should be an active giver and not merely a passive receiver. It is this activity of the mind _____(vi)_____ will lead to emotional integration, so necessary for a healthy personality. If the child is merely a recipient, all the time listening to his teachers, ______(vii)_______ own personality gets dwarfed because the teachers’ personalities dominate over ______(viii)_____ personality.
It is only when a child works within a group that his qualities of leadership will manifest _____(ix)_______. His character will only be shaped by coming into contact with others and by working with them. It is through group activities alone that others start liking or disliking ______(x)_______.
- his
- him
- he
- himself
Directions: Select the most suitable option and fill in blank ii.
Read the passage and answer the following question:
The techniques of a craft get known through practical methods. Likewise, in the ‘Dalton Plan’, the child performs experiments ____(i)_____. This helps ____(ii)____ make ____(iii)____ own observations and he draws his own conclusions and acquires the necessary knowledge.
In the past, it was the teacher _____(iv)____ did most of the talking. Now it is the student _____(v)______ is expected to be more active and up and doing and the teacher is merely a guide. For the healthy development of the mind, it is most essential that the student should be an active giver and not merely a passive receiver. It is this activity of the mind _____(vi)_____ will lead to emotional integration, so necessary for a healthy personality. If the child is merely a recipient, all the time listening to his teachers, ______(vii)_______ own personality gets dwarfed because the teachers’ personalities dominate over ______(viii)_____ personality.
It is only when a child works within a group that his qualities of leadership will manifest _____(ix)_______. His character will only be shaped by coming into contact with others and by working with them. It is through group activities alone that others start liking or disliking ______(x)_______.
- himself
- it
- him
- he
Directions: Select the most suitable option and fill in blank i.
Read the passage and answer the following question:
The techniques of a craft get known through practical methods. Likewise, in the ‘Dalton Plan’, the child performs experiments ____(i)_____. This helps ____(ii)____ make ____(iii)____ own observations and he draws his own conclusions and acquires the necessary knowledge.
In the past, it was the teacher _____(iv)____ did most of the talking. Now it is the student _____(v)______ is expected to be more active and up and doing and the teacher is merely a guide. For the healthy development of the mind, it is most essential that the student should be an active giver and not merely a passive receiver. It is this activity of the mind _____(vi)_____ will lead to emotional integration, so necessary for a healthy personality. If the child is merely a recipient, all the time listening to his teachers, ______(vii)_______ own personality gets dwarfed because the teachers’ personalities dominate over ______(viii)_____ personality.
It is only when a child works within a group that his qualities of leadership will manifest _____(ix)_______. His character will only be shaped by coming into contact with others and by working with them. It is through group activities alone that others start liking or disliking ______(x)_______.
- himself
- itself
- he
- him
Directions: Select the most suitable option and fill in blank viii.
Read the passage and answer the following question:
The techniques of a craft get known through practical methods. Likewise, in the ‘Dalton Plan’, the child performs experiments ____(i)_____. This helps ____(ii)____ make ____(iii)____ own observations and he draws his own conclusions and acquires the necessary knowledge.
In the past, it was the teacher _____(iv)____ did most of the talking. Now it is the student _____(v)______ is expected to be more active and up and doing and the teacher is merely a guide. For the healthy development of the mind, it is most essential that the student should be an active giver and not merely a passive receiver. It is this activity of the mind _____(vi)_____ will lead to emotional integration, so necessary for a healthy personality. If the child is merely a recipient, all the time listening to his teachers, ______(vii)_______ own personality gets dwarfed because the teachers’ personalities dominate over ______(viii)_____ personality.
It is only when a child works within a group that his qualities of leadership will manifest _____(ix)_______. His character will only be shaped by coming into contact with others and by working with them. It is through group activities alone that others start liking or disliking ______(x)_______.
- he
- her
- him
- his
Directions: Select the most suitable option and fill in blank vi.
Read the passage and answer the following question:
The techniques of a craft get known through practical methods. Likewise, in the ‘Dalton Plan’, the child performs experiments ____(i)_____. This helps ____(ii)____ make ____(iii)____ own observations and he draws his own conclusions and acquires the necessary knowledge.
In the past, it was the teacher _____(iv)____ did most of the talking. Now it is the student _____(v)______ is expected to be more active and up and doing and the teacher is merely a guide. For the healthy development of the mind, it is most essential that the student should be an active giver and not merely a passive receiver. It is this activity of the mind _____(vi)_____ will lead to emotional integration, so necessary for a healthy personality. If the child is merely a recipient, all the time listening to his teachers, ______(vii)_______ own personality gets dwarfed because the teachers’ personalities dominate over ______(viii)_____ personality.
It is only when a child works within a group that his qualities of leadership will manifest _____(ix)_______. His character will only be shaped by coming into contact with others and by working with them. It is through group activities alone that others start liking or disliking ______(x)_______.
- who
- which
- whom
- whose
Directions: Select the most suitable option and fill in blank vii.
Read the passage and answer the following question:
The techniques of a craft get known through practical methods. Likewise, in the ‘Dalton Plan’, the child performs experiments ____(i)_____. This helps ____(ii)____ make ____(iii)____ own observations and he draws his own conclusions and acquires the necessary knowledge.
In the past, it was the teacher _____(iv)____ did most of the talking. Now it is the student _____(v)______ is expected to be more active and up and doing and the teacher is merely a guide. For the healthy development of the mind, it is most essential that the student should be an active giver and not merely a passive receiver. It is this activity of the mind _____(vi)_____ will lead to emotional integration, so necessary for a healthy personality. If the child is merely a recipient, all the time listening to his teachers, ______(vii)_______ own personality gets dwarfed because the teachers’ personalities dominate over ______(viii)_____ personality.
It is only when a child works within a group that his qualities of leadership will manifest _____(ix)_______. His character will only be shaped by coming into contact with others and by working with them. It is through group activities alone that others start liking or disliking ______(x)_______.
- him
- who
- his
- whose
Directions: Select the most suitable option and fill in blank x.
Read the passage and answer the following question:
The techniques of a craft get known through practical methods. Likewise, in the ‘Dalton Plan’, the child performs experiments ____(i)_____. This helps ____(ii)____ make ____(iii)____ own observations and he draws his own conclusions and acquires the necessary knowledge.
In the past, it was the teacher _____(iv)____ did most of the talking. Now it is the student _____(v)______ is expected to be more active and up and doing and the teacher is merely a guide. For the healthy development of the mind, it is most essential that the student should be an active giver and not merely a passive receiver. It is this activity of the mind _____(vi)_____ will lead to emotional integration, so necessary for a healthy personality. If the child is merely a recipient, all the time listening to his teachers, ______(vii)_______ own personality gets dwarfed because the teachers’ personalities dominate over ______(viii)_____ personality.
It is only when a child works within a group that his qualities of leadership will manifest _____(ix)_______. His character will only be shaped by coming into contact with others and by working with them. It is through group activities alone that others start liking or disliking ______(x)_______.
- his
- him
- he
- himself