Using Collective Nouns and Pronouns

Choose the correct pronoun (their or its) in each of the following sentences.

For help with this exercise, see “Check for Pronoun Agreement.”

  1. The downtown branch of the university needed to overhaul several buildings on _______ campus.

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    Using Collective Nouns and Pronouns - Question 1
  2. The theater department wanted to enlarge the auditorium used for ___________ productions.

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    Using Collective Nouns and Pronouns - Question 2
  3. In the present theater, the audience had to wait in ___________ seats until the performance was over and then exit through the stage door.

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    Using Collective Nouns and Pronouns - Question 3
  4. A sorority also needed more space to house _____________ members.

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    Using Collective Nouns and Pronouns - Question 4
  5. In addition, the football team could not go to any out-of-town games because bus _________ had broken down.

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    Using Collective Nouns and Pronouns - Question 5
  6. The science teachers had to hold _____________ office hours in the student cafeteria.

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    Using Collective Nouns and Pronouns - Question 6
  7. The university president appointed a commission to study renovations and agreed to abide by ____________ findings.

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    Using Collective Nouns and Pronouns - Question 7
  8. The graduating class agreed to step up ___________ fund-raising campaign.

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    Using Collective Nouns and Pronouns - Question 8
  9. One wealthy family donated _____________ slightly used luxury car to a fundraising auction.

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    Using Collective Nouns and Pronouns - Question 9
  10. A record homecoming crowd shouted __________ approval as the renovation plans were announced.

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    Using Collective Nouns and Pronouns - Question 10