Before becoming a famous chef, Julia Child learned about French food while living in Paris with her husband. What is the antecedent for her?
chef
Julia Child
Paris
French food
2. Multiple Choice
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1 pt
As a child, Philip developed an interest in music by listening to records his father brought home from work. What is the antecedent for his?
child
music
father
Philip
3. Multiple Choice
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1 pt
Philosopher John Dalton is credited with developing our theory of atoms. Dalton proposed that they make up elements and combine to form chemical compounds. What is the antecedent for they?
John Dalton
atoms
chemical compounds
elements
4. Multiple Choice
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1 pt
Most people think friction is a force that acts on solids, but it also acts on liquids and gasses. What is the antecedent for it?
people
friction
solids
liquids
5. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
Tomorrow the detective and I will turn over all of _______ evidence to the authorities.
your
his
my
our
6. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
Steve didn't just complete the assignment. His interest in learning the information made ______ grow smarter.
his
him
it
its
7. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
Because Syriah was nervous, _______ paused to do a square breath before her test.
he
you
she
they
8. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
After dinner Sam and Katie will finish ________ homework.
her
his
your
their
9. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
The Egyptians believed that if ________ mummified a dead body, it would be preserved for the afterlife.
you
they
he
we
10. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
I assigned the report to my students. I assigned _____ to _____ so they could grow as writers.
them; you
it; you
it; them
them; them
11. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
Every student will do ______ best.
their
his
its
your
12. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
Some of the vanilla has lost _____ flavor.
its
their
it's
them
13. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
Although Walt Disney had financial problems with his first company Laugh-o-Grams, they went on to revolutionize how cartoons are made. Is they the correct pronoun for the antecedent?
correct
incorrect
14. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
Before food can be turned into fuel, it must pass through the digestive system and be broken down. Is it the correct pronoun for the antecedent?
correct
incorrect
15. Multiple Choice
1 minute
1 pt
It seems like it has been hours since I ordered my burger and fries. If the waiter doesn't bring it soon, I might starve! Is it the correct pronoun for the antecedent?