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Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

Grade 5 Grammar Worksheet

NameDate

Circle the pronoun that agrees with the person or thing.

1.
Mia lost ____ pencil.
- her
- his
2.
The dogs found ____ lunchbox.
- their
- its
3.
Grandpa forgot ____ kite.
- her
- his
4.
The horse packed ____ book.
- their
- its
5.
The dog carried ____ notebook.
- their
- its
6.
The birds dropped ____ coat.
- their
- its
7.
The bees lost ____ umbrella.
- their
- its
8.
The boys found ____ camera.
- their
- his
9.
My brother forgot ____ bike.
- their
- his
10.
Omar packed ____ ball.
- her
- his
11.
The girls carried ____ backpack.
- her
- their
12.
My sister dropped ____ scarf.
- their
- her

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About this worksheet

A pronoun has to agree with the noun it stands for, called its antecedent: Mia lost her pencil, the boys lost their pencils, and the dog lost its bone. On this fifth grade sheet each of twelve sentences has a blank where the pronoun goes and two pronouns to choose from, and the child circles the one that agrees.

The antecedents are people, groups and animals, singular and plural, so the child has to look at the noun, not just listen for what sounds right. Each version has different sentences, and the answer key gives the right pronoun for every one.

What your child will learn

Find the antecedent
Tell singular from plural
Match his, her, its and their to the noun
Check a sentence by reading it aloud

Common Core standard: L.5.1

Worked example

The girls lost their coats, because girls is plural, so the pronoun is their.

Common mistake

Choosing a pronoun that matches the noun just before the blank instead of the antecedent.

Helpful hint

Ask who or what the blank stands for, and whether it is one or more than one.

Next skill: Comparatives and Superlatives Earlier: Types of Pronouns

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with pronoun-antecedent agreement?

Choosing a pronoun that matches the noun just before the blank instead of the antecedent.

How can I help my child with pronoun-antecedent agreement?

Ask who or what the blank stands for, and whether it is one or more than one.

Are these 5th grade grammar worksheets free to print?

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