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3rd Grade Pronouns and Antecedents worksheets

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Pronouns and Antecedents

Grade 3 Grammar Worksheet

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1.
Which pronoun can replace the word in brackets? “Jamal gave the book to [Ana].”
- she
- her
- hers
- they
2.
Which pronoun completes the sentence? “The twins lost ___ hats at the park.”
- they
- there
- them
- their
3.
Which revision replaces the repeated noun correctly? “Leo lost Leo's hat.”
- Leo lost his hat.
- Leo lost he hat.
- Leo lost him hat.
- Leo lost its hat.
4.
In “After lunch, Mia called Grandpa at the farm because she missed him,” who does “him” stand for?
- the farm
- lunch
- Mia
- Grandpa
5.
Which word is a possessive pronoun? “The dog chased its tail around the yard.”
- its
- yard
- dog
- tail
6.
Which pronoun can replace the words in brackets? “Coach thanked [Kofi and Sam].”
- they
- them
- their
- him
7.
Which pronoun completes the sentence? “The puppy wagged ___ tail.”
- its
- it's
- them
- it
8.
Which revision replaces the repeated nouns correctly? “Rosa and Ben fed Rosa and Ben's cat.”
- Rosa and Ben fed there cat.
- Rosa and Ben fed their cat.
- Rosa and Ben fed them cat.
- Rosa and Ben fed they cat.
9.
In “After recess, the boys asked Ms. Lee if they could help in the garden,” who does “they” stand for?
- Ms. Lee
- the boys
- recess
- the garden
Replace the repeated nouns with pronouns. Draft: Jada lost Jada's backpack. Jada found the backpack under the bed.

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About this worksheet

Pronouns and antecedents help writers avoid repeating the same noun while still keeping the sentence clear matters in third grade because students are writing longer answers and need grammar choices that make meaning clear. Third graders may pick a pronoun that sounds familiar but does not match the noun it replaces, especially with plural nouns or possessive pronouns. This worksheet keeps the work inside complete sentences instead of isolated labels. Students identify pronouns, name antecedents, choose pronouns that agree, and revise sentences with repeated nouns.

The items rotate across identifying the feature, choosing a correct revision, explaining what a word or mark does, and rejecting common distractors. Support versions use familiar school contexts and shorter sentences. Standard and challenge versions add closer choices and more varied wording. Encourage your child to read the whole sentence aloud before answering, then check whether the answer fits both the grammar rule and the meaning. That habit prevents guessing from one nearby word and builds editing habits for real writing.