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8.97 Pronoun antecedent agreement & shifts Worksheet

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This Grade 8 English worksheet provides structured practice on 8.97 Pronoun antecedent agreement & shifts. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Pronoun‑antecedent agreement & shifts - Fix agreement errors, ambiguous references, and unnecessary shifts in person or number. (CCSS L.8.1; TEKS 8.10(D)(v); NY 8L1)

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Grade 8

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English

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English Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

The editor told the writers that their paragraphs needed stronger transitions. This would help it flow better.

Which revision best fixes unclear pronouns?

AThe editor told the writers that their paragraphs needed stronger transitions. Stronger transitions would help the writing flow better.

BThe editor told the writers that their paragraphs needed stronger transitions. This would help it flow better.

CThe editor told the writers that its paragraphs needed stronger transitions. This would help them flow better.

DThe editor told the writers that their paragraphs needed stronger transitions. These would help it flow better.

Solution & Explanation:“This” and “it” are unclear. Replacing them with specific nouns (“Stronger transitions,” “the writing”) makes the references clear.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Every applicant must submit their portfolio. Then they will review it within two weeks.

Which revision best clarifies who will review the portfolio?

AEvery applicant must submit their portfolio. The committee will review the portfolio within two weeks.

BEvery applicant must submit their portfolio. Then they will review it within two weeks.

CEvery applicant must submit their portfolio. Then the applicant will review it within two weeks.

DEvery applicant must submit their portfolio. Then it will review them within two weeks.

Solution & Explanation:“They” has no clear antecedent for the reviewers. Naming the reviewing group (“The committee”) clarifies who will review the portfolio.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

The students watched the documentary and took notes. After reading them, the teacher asked questions.

Which revision fixes the unclear pronoun reference to “them”?

AThe students watched the documentary and took notes. After reading the teacher, the students asked questions.

BThe students watched the documentary and took notes. After reading them, the teacher asked questions.

CThe students watched the documentary and took notes. After reading it, the teacher asked questions.

DThe students watched the documentary and took notes. After reading the notes, the teacher asked questions.

Solution & Explanation:“Them” could refer to the documentary or the notes. Replacing it with “the notes” clarifies what the teacher read.

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QWhat grade level and standards does this worksheet align with?

This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 8 English students. It aligns with educational standard ELA.8.97 (Practice pronoun-antecedent agreement and shifts with grade 8 grammar and conventions questions.).