Underline the pronouns in each of the following sentences. Then put an X next to any sentences with missing or unclear antecedents.

1. _____ Carter and Wilson were excited when he went in to claim his prize yesterday.
2. _____ It is said that, “The early bird gets the worm.”
3. _____ They believe that it is never too late to learn new tricks.
4. _____ Ellie knew that she had the contest won when the judges kept looking at her quilt.
5. _____ He always remembered her birthday, because it was the same day as Independence Day.


1. X, he, his;
2. X, it;
3. X, they, it;
4. she, her;
5. he, her, it

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