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Who or what does the pronoun point back to?

3rd grade (Year 4 in England) · 16 questions · Common Core: L.3.1.F · England: Y3 GPS (pronouns), Y4 GPS (pronouns for cohesion)

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  1. Question 1

    Dad found the map and folded it carefully. What does "it" refer to?

    • A. the map
    • B. Dad
    • C. the car
    • D. the table

  2. Question 2

    Choose the pronoun that matches the noun it refers to. The trees lost ___ leaves in the autumn.

    • A. their
    • B. its
    • C. there
    • D. it's

  3. Question 3

    Nadia gave the puppy a biscuit because it looked hungry. Who or what does "it" refer to?

    • A. the sentence
    • B. the puppy
    • C. Nadia
    • D. the biscuit

  4. Question 4

    Choose the pronoun that matches the noun it refers to. The girls put on ___ helmets.

    • A. there
    • B. it's
    • C. its
    • D. their

  5. Question 5

    Lily and I baked bread, and we shared it with our friends. Who does "we" refer to?

    • A. our friends
    • B. only Lily
    • C. the bakers
    • D. Lily and I

  6. Question 6

    Choose the pronoun that matches the noun it refers to. The girls put on ___ helmets.

    • A. there
    • B. their
    • C. its
    • D. it's

  7. Question 7

    Max asked his sisters if they wanted to play tag. Who does "they" refer to?

    • A. Max
    • B. Max and his parents
    • C. his sisters
    • D. the other team

  8. Question 8

    Choose the pronoun that matches the noun it refers to. The girls put on ___ helmets.

    • A. its
    • B. there
    • C. it's
    • D. their

  9. Question 9

    The bees flew back to their hive when they saw the dark clouds. Who or what does "they" refer to?

    • A. the flowers
    • B. the bees
    • C. the hive
    • D. the clouds

  10. Question 10

    Choose the pronoun that matches the noun it refers to. The cat licked ___ paws.

    • A. them
    • B. its
    • C. it's
    • D. their

  11. Question 11

    Max asked his sisters if they wanted to play tag. Who does "they" refer to?

    • A. Max
    • B. his sisters
    • C. the other team
    • D. Max and his parents

  12. Question 12

    Choose the pronoun that matches the noun it refers to. The girls put on ___ helmets.

    • A. their
    • B. there
    • C. it's
    • D. its

  13. Question 13

    The tablet will not turn on because its battery is flat. What does "its" refer to?

    • A. the tablet
    • B. the screen
    • C. the battery
    • D. the charger

  14. Question 14

    Choose the pronoun that matches the noun it refers to. My brothers fixed ___ go-kart.

    • A. its
    • B. their
    • C. his
    • D. there

  15. Question 15

    Nadia gave the puppy a biscuit because it looked hungry. Who or what does "it" refer to?

    • A. Nadia
    • B. the biscuit
    • C. the sentence
    • D. the puppy

  16. Question 16

    Choose the pronoun that matches the noun it refers to. Rosa packed ___ swimming bag.

    • A. them
    • B. they
    • C. its
    • D. her

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Answer key: Who or what does the pronoun point back to?

  1. 1. A. the map

  2. 2. A. their

  3. 3. B. the puppy

  4. 4. D. their

  5. 5. D. Lily and I

  6. 6. B. their

  7. 7. C. his sisters

  8. 8. D. their

  9. 9. B. the bees

  10. 10. B. its

  11. 11. B. his sisters

  12. 12. A. their

  13. 13. A. the tablet

  14. 14. B. their

  15. 15. D. the puppy

  16. 16. D. her