Pronouns — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. Mike called Ben when he was sick. Which rewrite is clearest?
A) He called when he was sick.
B) Mike called Ben when Ben was sick.
C) They called.
D) It called Ben.
Using the name Ben shows who was actually sick in bed.
2. Lily told Amy that she won. Which rewrite is clearest?
A) She won.
B) Lily told Amy that Amy won.
C) They won.
D) It won.
Naming Amy clears up which girl really won the prize.
3. The cat and the bird ran; it was scared. Which rewrite is clearest?
A) It was scared.
B) The cat was scared.
C) They were scared.
D) She was scared.
Naming the cat tells the reader exactly which animal was scared.
4. Dad and Uncle Joe laughed; he told a joke. Which rewrite is clearest?
A) He told a joke.
B) Uncle Joe told a joke.
C) It told a joke.
D) They told a joke.
Naming Uncle Joe shows exactly who told the funny joke.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. Maya helped Kate when Kate fell on the grass. (Use Kate.)
Using the name Kate removes the she confusion for readers.
2. Tim and Sam played; Tim won the game. (Name Tim.)
Using Tim instead of he clears up who actually won.
3. The cup and plate broke; the cup cracked first. (Use the.)
The plus cup names the exact object that cracked first.
4. Ana told Ella Ella's drawing was great. (Use Ella's.)
Ella's shows which girl's drawing was being praised here.
5. The dogs and cats ran; the dogs barked loudly. (Which group barks?)
Naming the dogs makes it clear which animals were barking.