Grade 3 - Grammar

Grade 3 Pronouns and Antecedents Worksheet

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Pronouns and Antecedents

Grade 3 - Grammar - Challenge Me

Worksheet 1
  1. Read "The dog wagged its tail near the gate." Which word is the pronoun?

  2. In "The dog wagged its tail near the gate.", what is the antecedent of "its"?

  3. Which pronoun correctly replaces "cousins" in this sentence?

  4. Which revision avoids repeating the noun in "A turtle pulled a turtle's head inside the shell."?

  5. Which pronoun would make this sentence unclear or incorrect for "dog"?

  6. Read "The students carried their posters to the hall." Which word is the pronoun?

  7. In "A turtle pulled its head inside the shell.", what is the antecedent of "its"?

  8. Which pronoun correctly replaces "teacher" in this sentence?

  9. Which revision avoids repeating the noun in "My cousins said my cousins would visit in July."?

  10. Which pronoun would make this sentence unclear or incorrect for "Jada and Lena"?

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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.

What your child will learn

  • Find the noun a pronoun replaces
  • Choose pronouns that agree
  • Revise repeated nouns
  • Avoid unclear pronoun choices

Worked example

In 'Maya packed her notebook,' her refers to Maya and agrees with one girl.

Common mistake

Choosing a pronoun without checking the noun it refers to.

Helpful hint

Find the noun first, then choose the pronoun that matches it.

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with pronouns and antecedents?
Choosing a pronoun without checking the noun it refers to.
How can I help my child with pronouns and antecedents?
Find the noun first, then choose the pronoun that matches it.
Are these 3rd grade grammar worksheets free to print?
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