Agreement With Collective Noun Antecedents
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Agreement With Collective Noun Antecedents" is written for 7th Grade (Ages 12-13), and it covers Common Core L.7.1. A 6th grader who is already steady on pronouns can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
7th grade grammar worksheet: write its, their or they for collective nouns such as jury, team, committee and faculty. Answer key included. Part of our pronoun agreement pronouns collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Start with collective nouns, then use the error sheet. Ask students to name the antecedent before choosing.
What students will practice
- Students will decide whether a group acts as one unit or as separate members.
- Students will write its for a unit and their or they for separate members.
- Students will apply the rule to nouns such as jury, band and staff.
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Language · 7th Grade
Standard: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
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FAQ
How do I use this pronoun agreement worksheet?
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Start with collective nouns, then use the error sheet. Ask students to name the antecedent before choosing.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Write its, their or they for collective nouns such as jury, team, committee and faculty. A collective noun such as team, jury, committee or staff takes a singular pronoun when the group acts as one unit and a plural pronoun when its members act separately. The directions on the page read: Decide whether the group acts as one unit or as separate members. Write its, their or they on each blank. An answer key is included.
Can I use this pronoun agreement worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 7th grade pronouns, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
Is a team singular or plural?
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A collective noun takes a singular pronoun when the group acts as one unit and a plural pronoun when its members act separately. The sheet uses jury, team, committee, staff, band, family and faculty.
What is an antecedent?
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The antecedent is the noun a pronoun replaces. Fix Pronoun Agreement Errors uses sentences where many words separate the pronoun from the antecedent.
What if the sentence is already correct?
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Students write Correct. Some sentences on Fix Pronoun Agreement Errors need no change.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 7th Grade |
| Subject | Grammar & Writing |
| Topic | Pronouns |
| Standard | L.7.1 |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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