Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement Worksheet Answers
Some of the following sentences contain a problem with pronoun-antecedent agreement.
Mark the correct sentences “OK” and edit the incorrect ones to eliminate the problem.
1. Each college student brings experience to his or her classes.
2. Derek and Daniel think that they saw a ghost, but Derek (or Daniel) is not sure.
3. Posted signs around campus are advising people to wash their hands to avoid the
spread of flu germs. OK
4. Everyone who drew a ticket from the pool will receive his or her reward. OK
5. The ones who texted during the class will be reprimanded for their actions. OK
6. Carly decided that Carmen would help. Carly (or Carmen) was pleased with the
decision.
7. Once a month the group would deliver goods to their community’s food bank. OK
8. Wal-Mart competes with Amazon, but surveys show that Wal-Mart (or Amazon) is
winning the competition.
9. Jewels covered the criminal’s apartment and proved of his guilt. OK
10. No one could believe his or her eyes when his or her saw the pile of money!
