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Pronoun - Antecedent Agreement - Exercise 2

Directions: Decide whether the group noun antecedent in each sentence means a single unit (singular) or a group of individuals (plural). Choose a singular or plural referent pronoun to agree with the antecedent. Write your answers below in the space provided. When you have completed the exercise, click on "Check My Answers" and check your answers with those on the answer key.

1. The union can do only as much as ______________ members allow.



2. The couple are separating on _____________ fifth wedding anniversary.



3. Between shows, crowds always gather at the door, hoping that ____________ may get a glimpse of the star.



4. This is the army, and ____________ is a fine organization.



5. She ordered a dozen of the chocolate-filled doughnuts, and ____________ was exactly the right number.




         

 

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