Recognizing Pronouns Answers
Directions:
Underline the pronouns in the sentences below. The number
of pronouns in each sentence is indicated in parentheses.
Example:
Marian’s son has tattoos of dragons on his
shoulders and a tattoo of a barn owl on his right arm. (2)
1.
You must accept yourself before you can have good
relationships with other people. (3)
2.
The toll collectors have air conditioners and radios in their toll
booths. (1)
3.
I was invited to join the task force because of my
background in marketing. (2)
4.
Fran kept looking for an affordable apartment where she could keep
her six cats. (2)
5.
Parents should make their expectations for their children
as clear as they can. (3)
6.
Annette was very shy as a teenager, but now she is the most
outgoing person in her group of friends. (2)
7.
Mom works in her garden whenever she can. (2)
8.
Justin’s hands were covered with ink before he had finished
reading the first page of his newspaper. (2)
9.
Chimney swifts use their sticky saliva to attach their
nests to the inner walls of chimneys. (2)
10. Arthur is considered a poor credit risk because he does not have a telephone. (1)