Identifying Pronouns (3)

For each of the following sentences, choose the antecedent to which the underlined pronoun refers.

For help with this exercise, see chapter 26 of Real Essays 5e.

Example

  1. My uncle is a hardworking entrepreneur who knew he could succeed with a business loan.
    1. entrepreneur
    2. uncle
  1. Question 1.368

    Many poor people do not feel as if they can depend on big banks.

    A.
    B.

  2. Question 1.369

    A bank in an underdeveloped area, however, needs to find customers wherever it can.

    A.
    B.

  3. Question 1.370

    A popular banking trend called microlending has been developed; it has helped people in impoverished neighborhoods all over the world.

    A.
    B.

  4. Question 1.371

    Microlending has succeeded because it involves lending very small amounts of money.

    A.
    B.

  5. Question 1.372

    Many poor owners of small businesses use microlending to help them get their start.

    A.
    B.

  6. Question 1.373

    For example, street vendors sell small quantities and earn small profits, so they may never save up enough to expand.

    A.
    B.

  7. Question 1.374

    Yet a woman selling tacos from a cart may have enough experience to manage her own business successfully.

    A.
    B.

  8. Question 1.375

    If the taco vendor gets a microloan, she may be able to open a storefront restaurant and earn larger profits.

    A.
    B.

  9. Question 1.376

    After receiving a small loan, a young entrepreneur can make his or her business more successful.

    A.
    B.

  10. Question 1.377

    According to my uncle, getting a microloan allowed him to pursue a childhood dream.

    A.
    B.