Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement" is written for 6th Grade (Ages 11-12), and it covers Common Core L.6.1.C. If your student is a year younger but already steady on pronouns, the page still works. You may just need to read the instructions out loud. And if they are older and pronoun agreement never quite stuck, this is a short review rather than busywork.
6th grade grammar worksheet: circle the antecedent and pick the pronoun that agrees in 12 sentences, from marching ants to a comet. Answer key included. Part of our pronoun agreement pronouns collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Do Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement first, then move to indefinite antecedents. Point out the formal rule box before students start the second sheet.
What students will practice
- Students will circle the antecedent in 12 sentences.
- Students will underline the pronoun in parentheses that agrees in number and gender.
- Students will match pronouns to compound antecedents like Leo and Anika.
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Language · 6th Grade
Standard: Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person.
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FAQ
How do I use this pronoun agreement worksheet?
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Do Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement first, then move to indefinite antecedents. Point out the formal rule box before students start the second sheet.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Circle the antecedent and pick the pronoun that agrees in 12 sentences, from marching ants to a comet. An antecedent is the word or words a pronoun refers to, and the pronoun must agree with it in number and gender. The directions on the page read: Circle the antecedent in each sentence. Then underline the pronoun in parentheses that agrees with it. 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 6th Grade pronouns, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with pronoun agreement. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.
What is pronoun-antecedent agreement?
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A pronoun must match the word it refers to in number and gender. In The bridge was closed because it needed new paint, it agrees with bridge.
Is each singular or plural?
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In formal writing, each is singular, so Each of the girls read her poem aloud to the class is correct. Both, few, many and several are plural.
Do these sheets cover compound antecedents?
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Yes. Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement includes Leo and Anika told us that they were ready to paint the mural.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 6th Grade |
| Subject | Grammar & Writing |
| Topic | Pronouns |
| Standard | L.6.1.C |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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