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 20.

example

My uncle is a hardworking entrepreneur who knew he could succeed with a business loan.

a. entrepreneur

b. uncle

  1. Question

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

    		A.
    		B.
    Identifying Pronouns (3) - For each of the following sentences, choose the antecedent to which the underlined pronoun refers.: Many poor people do not feel as if they can depend on big banks.

  2. Question

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

    		A.
    		B.
    Identifying Pronouns (3) - For each of the following sentences, choose the antecedent to which the underlined pronoun refers.: A bank in an underdeveloped area, however, needs to find customers wherever it can.

  3. Question

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

    		A.
    		B.
    Identifying Pronouns (3) - For each of the following sentences, choose the antecedent to which the underlined pronoun refers.: A popular banking trend called microlending has been developed; it has helped people in impoverished neighborhoods all over the world.

  4. Question

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

    		A.
    		B.
    Identifying Pronouns (3) - For each of the following sentences, choose the antecedent to which the underlined pronoun refers.: Microlending has succeeded because it involves lending very small amounts of money.

  5. Question

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

    		A.
    		B.
    Identifying Pronouns (3) - For each of the following sentences, choose the antecedent to which the underlined pronoun refers.: Many poor owners of small businesses use microlending to help them get their start.

  6. Question

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

    		A.
    		B.
    Identifying Pronouns (3) - For each of the following sentences, choose the antecedent to which the underlined pronoun refers.: For example, street vendors sell small quantities and earn small profits, so they may never save up enough to expand.

  7. Question

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

    		A.
    		B.
    Identifying Pronouns (3) - For each of the following sentences, choose the antecedent to which the underlined pronoun refers.: Yet a woman selling tacos from a cart may have enough experience to manage her own business successfully.

  8. Question

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

    		A.
    		B.
    Identifying Pronouns (3) - For each of the following sentences, choose the antecedent to which the underlined pronoun refers.: If the taco vendor gets a microloan, she may be able to open a storefront restaurant and earn larger profits.

  9. Question

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

    		A.
    		B.
    Identifying Pronouns (3) - For each of the following sentences, choose the antecedent to which the underlined pronoun refers.: After receiving a small loan, a young entrepreneur can make his or her business more successful.

  10. Question

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

    		A.
    		B.
    Identifying Pronouns (3) - For each of the following sentences, choose the antecedent to which the underlined pronoun refers.: According to my uncle, getting a microloan allowed him to pursue a childhood dream.