Pronoun Quiz: Practice Questions With Answers

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Updated November 20, 2020
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It’s so important for students to master proper pronoun usage. This basic skill is critical to mastering the English language. Use the questions below or download the attached printable pronoun quiz for even more options. These pronoun questions are ideal for teaching basic grammar at the elementary school level.

Printable Pronoun Quiz With Additional Items

For a full printable pronoun quiz, click the image below. The file will download as a PDF. If you need assistance with the document, use this guide to printables. The printable includes two sets of objective questions plus two narrative selections that require students to mark or identify pronouns within paragraphs.

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Printable pronoun quiz

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A few questions from the printable appear below, in case you’re simply looking for some basic questions to use as examples in class.

Pronoun Quiz Part 1: Select the Correct Pronoun

Pick the correct pronoun for each sentence. Choose “a” or “b” from the listed options.

1. Gary's mom asked _______ to clean the garage.
a. he
b. him

2. Neither Mary nor _______ knew why the store was closed.
a. I
b. me

3. After school, you and _______ must discuss a few things.
a. I
b. me

4. My nephew was crying and needed _______ diaper changed.
a. their
b. his

5. Did she see _______?
a. us
b. we

6. I took the bag from _______.
a. him
b. they

7. My brother and _______ went to the park.
a. I
b. us

8. What did _______ do about the car?
a. them
b. they

9. What did _______ say about the work?
a. me
b. she

10. Where will _______ go from here?
a. you
b. us

Part 1 Answers

The correct answers are:

1. b. Gary's mom asked him to clean the garage.

2. a. Neither Mary nor I knew why the store was closed.

3. a. After school, you and I must discuss a few things.

4. b. My nephew was crying and needed his diaper changed.

5. a. Did she see us?

6. a. I took the bag from him.

7. a. My brother and I went to the park?

8. b. What did they do about the car?

9. b. What did she say about the work?

10. a. Where will you go from here?

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Pronoun Quiz Part 2: Find the Pronouns

Find the words that are pronouns in each sentence. Each sentence has at least one pronoun. Some have more than one. Choose all that apply.

1. My son dropped his bottle on the ground.

2. The girls standing under the tree are eating their lunch.

3. When I looked over at him, I noticed that he was reading a book.

4. The guys ate all of their pizzas.

5. Grandma is waiting for her shawl.

Part 2 Answers

The correct answers are:

1. My son dropped his bottle on the ground.

2. The girls standing under the tree are eating their lunch.

3. When I looked over at him, I noticed that he was reading a book.

4. The guys ate all of their pizzas.

5. Grandma is waiting for her shawl.

Verifying Pronoun Skills

These quizzes are a great way to verify how well young students are grasping what they need to know about the different types of pronouns and how to use them correctly. Use these pronoun types worksheets to reinforce classroom lessons. For even more practice, use these pronoun worksheets for practice and review.