1. Identify the pronoun in the sentence: “She gave him a book.”
a) gave
b) book
c) She
d) a
Answer: c) She
Explanation: “She” is a personal pronoun that replaces a female noun (like a girl, woman, etc.) and acts as the subject of the sentence.
2. Which of the following is a possessive pronoun?
a) They
b) Theirs
c) Them
d) Themselves
Answer: b) Theirs
Explanation: “Theirs” shows ownership and does not require a noun after it. For example, “That car is theirs”
3. Choose the correct reflexive pronoun: “The children decorated the room _____.”
a) herself
b) themselves
c) himself
d) ourselves
Answer: b) themselves
Explanation: The subject is “The children” (plural), so the correct reflexive pronoun is “themselves,” indicating that the action (decorated) is performed back on the subject.
4. This is the boy ______ won the competition.
a) who
b) whom
c) which
d) whose
Answer: a) who
Explanation: “Who” is a relative pronoun that refers to “the boy” (a person) and acts as the subject of the verb “won.”
5. “Each other” is an example of a ______ pronoun.
a) Reflexive
b) Demonstrative
c) Reciprocal
d) Indefinite
Answer: c) Reciprocal
Explanation: “Each other” is a reciprocal pronoun used when two or more subjects are performing the same action mutually. (e.g., They love each other).
6. Which one is an indefinite pronoun?
a) This
b) Someone
c) That
d) It
Answer: b) Someone
Explanation: “Someone” refers to an unspecified person and is therefore an indefinite pronoun.
7. “I hurt _______ while climbing the tree.”
a) me
b) myself
c) mine
d) my
Answer: b) myself
Explanation: The subject “I” performed the action on itself, so the reflexive pronoun “myself” is needed.
8. These are my books. Those are ______.
a) your
b) yours
c) yourself
d) you
Answer: b) yours
Explanation: The subject “”Yours” is a possessive pronoun that stands alone, replacing “your books.”
9. The man, ______ wife is a doctor, lives next door.
a) who
b) whom
c) whose
d) which
Answer: c) whose
Explanation: “Whose” is a possessive relative pronoun showing the relationship between the man and his wife.
10. “______ is your responsibility to complete the work.”
a) It
b) Its
c) It’s
d) Itself
Answer: a) It
Explanation: “It” is used here as an impersonal pronoun, acting as a placeholder subject for the real subject (“to complete the work”).
11. Spot the error:
Every student must bring (a)/ their own lunch (b)/ tomorrow. (c)/ No Error (d)
a) a
b) b
c) c
d) d
Answer: b) b
Explanation: The pronoun “their” (plural) does not agree with the singular antecedent “Every student.” The correct pronoun should be “his or her.”
12. Spot the error:
This is (a)/ one of the best novels (b)/ that has ever been written. (c)/ No Error (d)
a) a
b) b
c) c
d) d
Answer: c) c
Explanation: The relative pronoun “that” refers to “novels” (plural), so the verb should be plural. It should be “that have ever been written.”
13. Spot the error:
Between you and I, (a)/ I think he has (b)/ not prepared well for the exam. (c)/ No Error (d)
a) a
b) b
c) c
d) d
Answer: a) a
Explanation: After a preposition (“between”), we need the objective case pronoun. “I” should be replaced with “me.” The correct phrase is “Between you and me.”
14. Spot the error:
One of the boys (a)/ have not brought (b)/ his certificate. (c)/ No Error (d)
a) a
b) b
c) c
d) d
Answer: b) b
Explanation: The subject is “One” (singular), so the verb must be singular. “Have” should be replaced with “has.”
15. Spot the error:
The manager along with his team members (a)/ were present (b)/ at the meeting. (c)/ No Error (d)
a) a
b) b
c) c
d) d
Answer: b) b
Explanation: When the subject is followed by phrases like “along with,” “as well as,” or “together with,” the verb agrees with the main subject (“The manager,” which is singular). Therefore, “were” should be “was.”
16. Spot the error:
Whom do you think (a)/ will win the (b)/ Player of the Match award? (c)/ No Error (d)
a) a
b) b
c) c
d) d
Answer: a) a
Explanation: “Who” is the subject of the verb “will win.” “Whom” is used for the object. It should be “Who do you think will win”
17. Spot the error:
The class is (a)/ so large that the teacher cannot (b)/ give individual attention to all its students. (c)/ No Error (d)
a) a
b) b
c) c
d) d
Answer: d) No Error
Explanation: The sentence is grammatically correct. “Its” is a possessive pronoun correctly referring to the class.
18. Spot the error:
She is one of the greatest leaders (a)/ that (b)/ has ever lived. (c)/ No Error (d)
a) a
b) b
c) c
d) d
Answer: c) c
Explanation: The relative pronoun “that” refers to “leaders” (plural), so the verb should be plural. It should be “that have ever lived”.
19. Spot the error:
The company declared (a)/ that each of its employees (b)/ will get their bonus next week. (c)/ No Error (d)
a) a
b) b
c) c
d) d
Answer: c) c
Explanation: “Each” is singular, so the pronoun should be singular. “Their” should be replaced with “his or her.”
20. Spot the error:
He is the same man (a)/ whom (b)/ we saw yesterday. (c)/ No Error (d)
a) a
b) b
c) c
d) d
Answer: b) b
Explanation: Here, “whom” is correctly used as the object of the verb “saw.” The sentence is correct. If we rephrase it: “We saw him yesterday.” So, “whom” is the right choice.
21. Neither of the two applicants ______ suitable for the job.
a) are
b) is
c) were
d) have been
Answer: b) is (Neither is singular)
Answer: b) is
Explanation: (Neither is singular)
22. The jury was divided in ______ opinion.
a) its
b) their
c) his
d) our
Answer: b) their
Explanation: When the collective noun “jury” emphasizes individual members, a plural pronoun is used.
23. I am not as rich as ______.
a) he
b) him
c) his
d) himself
Answer: a) he
Explanation: The full clause is “as he is,” so the subject pronoun “he” is required.
24. My brother and ______ went to the market.
a) me
b) I
c) myself
d) mine
Answer: b) I
Explanation: My brother and I” is the compound subject of the verb “went.
25. She is older than ______.
a) me
b) I
c) myself
d) mine
Answer: b) I
Explanation:The full clause is “than I am,” so the subject pronoun “I” is correct.
26. Let you and ______ try to complete this task.
a) I
b) me
c) myself
d) mine
Answer: b) me
Explanation: You and me” is the object of the verb “let,” so the objective case “me” is used.
27. All the money ______ been spent.
a) have
b) has
c) are
d) were
Answer: b) has
Explanation: Money is an uncountable noun, so it takes a singular verb and pronoun.
28. I will be happy if ______ comes to the party.
a) somebody
b) anybody
c) nobody
d) somebody else
Answer: a) somebody
Explanation: In affirmative sentences, “somebody” is used.
29. ______ of the answers were correct.
a) None
b) No
c) Neither
d) Either
Answer: a) None
Explanation: “None” can be singular or plural. Here, “were” indicates a plural context, so “None” is correct meaning “not any.”
30. He ______ is responsible for this.
a) him
b) his
c) himself
d) he
Answer: c) himself
Explanation: The reflexive pronoun is used for emphasis.
31. The cat licked ______ paws.
a) it’s
b) its
c) itself
d) it
Answer: b) its
Explanation: “Its” is the possessive form. “It’s” means “it is.”
32. I have two dogs; one is lab, and ______ is a pug.
a) other
b) the other
c) another
d) others
Answer: b) the other
Explanation: When referring to one of two specific items, “the other” is used.
33. We enjoyed ______ at the concert.
a) ourself
b) ourselves
c) us
d) we
Answer: b) ourselves
Explanation: The subject “We” requires the reflexive pronoun “ourselves.”
34. I have never met ______ who speaks so many languages.
a) someone
b) anyone
d) none
Answer: b) anyone
Explanation: In negative sentences, “anyone” is used
35. This is the house ______ I was born.
a) which
b) where
c) that
d) whom
Answer: b) where
Explanation: “Where” is a relative adverb referring to a place, “the house.”
36. She is the girl ______ painting won the first prize.
a) who
b) whose
c) whom
d) which
Answer: b) whose
Explanation: “Whose” shows possession for the “girl’s painting.”
37. ______ books are these?
a) Who
b) Whom
c) Whose
d) Which
Answer: c) Whose
Explanation: “Whose” is the possessive interrogative pronoun.
38. ______ did you invite to the meeting?
a) Who
b) Whom
c) Whose
d) Which
Answer: b) Whom
Explanation: “Whom” is the object of the verb “invite.” You invited him/her/them.
39. You can take ______ of the two shirts.
a) either
b) neither
c) each
d) every
Answer: a) either
Explanation: “Either” means one or the other of two.
40. ______ Rajesh nor his friends were present.
a) Either
b) Neither
c) Both
d) Or
Answer: b) Neither
Explanation: Neither…nor” is the correct correlative conjunction.
41. The information ______ provided by them was false.
a) who
b) which
c) that
d) whom
Answer: c) that
Explanation: “That” is a relative pronoun used for things and, in restrictive clauses, for people. Here it refers to “information.”
42. It was ______ who called you.
a) I
b) me
c) myself
d) mine
Answer: a) I
Explanation: The sentence uses an emphatic structure “It was… who,” so the subject pronoun “I” is required.”
43. The teacher asked ______ to submit the assignments.
a) we
b) us
c) our
d) ourselves
Answer: b) us
Explanation: “Us” is the object of the verb “asked.”
44. There is no secret between you and ______.
a) I
b) me
c) my
d) mine
Answer: b) me
Explanation: After the preposition “between,” the objective case “me” is used.
45. He blamed ______ for the accident.
a) he
b) him
c) himself
d) his
Answer: c) himself
Explanation: The subject performed the action on itself, so the reflexive pronoun is needed.
46. I will do it ______.
a) myself
b) me
c) mine
d) my
Answer: a) myself
Explanation: The reflexive pronoun is used for emphasis, meaning “without help.”
47. She told ______ an interesting story.
a) I
b) me
c) my
d) mine
Answer: b) me
Explanation: “Me” is the indirect object of the verb “told.”
48. The decision is ______.
a) your
b) yours
c) yourself
d) you
Answer: b) yours
Explanation: “Yours” is a possessive pronoun standing alone.
49. ______ is a very talented singer.
a) He
b) Him
c) His
d) Himself
Answer: a) He
Explanation: “He” is the subject of the sentence.
50. Please give the book to ______.
a) she
b) her
c) hers
d) herself
Answer: b) her
Explanation: “Her” is the object of the preposition “to.”
51. One must be true to ______.
a) oneself
b) himself
c) themselves
d) yourself
Answer: a) oneself
Explanation: When the subject is the impersonal “one,” the correct reflexive pronoun is “oneself.”
52. I have read ______ of the three books you gave me.
a) either
b) neither
c) every
d) each
Answer: d) each
Explanation: “Each” is used to refer to every one of a group of three or more individually. “Either/neither” is used for two items. “oneself.”
53. The committee ______ unanimous in its decision.
a) was
b) were
c) are
d) have been
Answer: a) was
Explanation: Here, the collective noun “committee” is acting as a single unit, so a singular verb and pronoun (“its”) are used.
54. A person should be careful about ______ friends.
a) his or her
b) their
c) its
d) our
Answer: a) his or her
Explanation: The singular antecedent “a person” requires a singular pronoun. While “their” is often used informally, “his or her” is the grammatically precise choice for exams.
55. Is this the train ______ goes to Delhi?
a) who
b) whom
c) which
d) whose
Answer: c) which
Explanation: “Which” is used as a relative pronoun for animals and things. Here, it refers to the train.
56. He is a man ______ you can trust.
a) who
b) whom
c) whose
d) which
Answer: b) whom
Explanation: “Whom” is the object of the verb “trust.” You can trust him. Therefore, “whom” is correct.
57. ______ all came to the party?
a) Who
b) Whom
c) Whose
d) Which
Answer: a) Who
Explanation: “Who” is the subject of the verb “came.” “Who all” is an informal but commonly tested structure asking about the subject.
58. I will buy ______ a car or a bike.
a) either
b) neither
c) each
d) both
Answer: a) either
Explanation: “Either” is used to indicate a choice between two alternatives.
59. ______ of the students passed the exam; they all failed.
a) Either
b) Neither
c) None
d) Every
Answer: c) None
Explanation: “None” is used for more than two items. “They all failed” confirms that not a single one passed.
60. She is the girl ______ I believe won the prize.
a) who
b) whom
c) whose
d) which
Answer: a) who
Explanation: “Who” is the subject of the verb “won.” The clause “I believe” is a parenthetical element and does not affect the pronoun case.
61. The data ______ been analyzed thoroughly.
a) have
b) has
c) are
d) being
Answer: b) has
Explanation: “Data” is technically the plural of “datum,” but it is often treated as a singular mass noun, especially in formal contexts, meaning “information.” Thus, a singular verb is acceptable.
62. This is between you and ______.
a) I
b) me
c) myself
d) mine
Answer: b) me
Explanation: The preposition “between” must be followed by object pronouns: “you and me.”
63. He is senior ______ me.
a) than I
b) to me
c) than myself
d) to I
Answer: b) to me
Explanation: The adjective “senior” is followed by the preposition “to,” not “than.” After a preposition, the object pronoun “me” is used.
64. They have not done ______ homework.
a) there
b) they’re
c) their
d) his
Answer: c) their
Explanation: “Their” is the possessive adjective that modifies the noun “homework.”
65. I saw the man ______ car was stolen.
a) who
b) whom
c) whose
d) which
Answer: c) whose
Explanation: “Whose” shows possession, connecting the man to his car.
66. The keys are with ______.
a) she
b) her
c) hers
d) herself
Answer: b) her
Explanation: The preposition “with” requires an object pronoun. “Her” is the object pronoun.
67. My parents ______ arriving tomorrow.
a) is
b) am
c) are
d) has
Answer: c) are
Explanation: The subject “parents” is plural, so it requires the plural verb “are.”
68. She is one of those writers who ______ for children.
a) write
b) writes
c) is writing
d) has written
Answer: a) write
Explanation: The relative pronoun “who” refers to “writers” (plural), so the verb must be plural: “write.”
69. He is the only one of the employees who ______ been promoted.
a) have
b) has
c) are
d) were
Answer: b) has
Explanation: Here, “who” refers to “the only one” (singular), not “employees.” Therefore, the singular verb “has” is correct.
70. The dog wagged ______ tail.
a) it’s
b) its
c) it
d) itself
Answer: b) its
Explanation: “Its” is the possessive form. “It’s” is a contraction for “it is.”
71. ______ who are late will not be allowed entry.
a) Them
b) They
c) Those
d) These
Answer: c) Those
Explanation: “Those” is a demonstrative pronoun that can be followed by a defining relative clause (“who are late”).
72. I have no doubt ______ he is honest.
a) which
b) that
c) who
d) whom
Answer: b) that
Explanation: “That” is used as a conjunction to introduce a noun clause (“he is honest”) acting as the object of the doubt.
73. God helps those ______ help themselves.
a) who
b) whom
c) which
d) whose
Answer: a) who
Explanation: “Who” is the subject of the verb “help.” “Those who” is a standard construction.
74. Such students ______ are disciplined succeed in life.
a) who
b) whom
c) as
d) that
Answer: c) as
Explanation: After “such,” the relative pronoun “as” is used. “Such…as” is a correlative pair.
75. He is ______ but a fool.
a) anything
b) nothing
c) everything
d) something
Answer: b) nothing
Explanation: The phrase “nothing but” means “only.” The sentence means “He is only a fool.”
76. I have two sisters; one is a teacher, and ______ is a doctor.
a) another
b) other
c) the other
d) others
Answer: c) the other
Explanation: When referring to the second of two specific items or people, “the other” is used
77. Would you like ______ cup of tea?
a) another
b) other
c) the other
d) others
Answer: a) another
Explanation: “Another” means “one more” or “an additional one.”
78. The two friends helped ______.
a) one another
b) each other
c) themselves
d) them
Answer: b) each other
Explanation: “Each other” is used for two persons. “One another” is traditionally used for more than two, but this distinction is often blurred.
79. ______ of the suggestions was practical.
a) None
b) No
c) Neither
d) Any
Answer: c) Neither
Explanation: “Neither” is used when there are only two options and both are being negated.
80. He told me ______ secret.
a) hers
b) her
c) herself
d) she
Answer: b) her
Explanation: “Her” is a possessive adjective used before the noun “secret.”
81. The prize was divided between Rohan and ______.
a) I
b) me
c) myself
d) mine
Answer: b) me
Explanation: The preposition “between” requires object pronouns: “Rohan and me.”
82. It is I who ______ to blame.
a) is
b) am
c) are
d) has
Answer: b) am
Explanation: The verb agrees with the antecedent of “who,” which is “I.” Therefore, the correct verb is “am.”
83. Everyone except ______ was present.
a) he
b) him
c) his
d) himself
Answer: b) him
Explanation: The preposition “except” is followed by an object pronoun, “him.”
84. The audience clapped ______ hands.
a) its
b) their
c) his
d) our
Answer: b) their
Explanation: Here, the collective noun “audience” is considered as a group of individuals, so the plural possessive pronoun “their” is used.
85. He is ______ of a poet.
a) anybody
b) anyone
c) somebody
d) something
Answer: d) something
Explanation: The phrase “something of a” means “to some extent” or “in some way.” E.g., “He is something of an expert.”
86. I have not seen ______ of those movies.
a) any
b) some
c) none
d) many
Answer: a) any
Explanation: “Any” is used in negative sentences with plural or uncountable nouns.
87. ______ did you speak to at the party?
a) Who
b) Whom
c) Whose
d) Which.
Answer: b) Whom
Explanation: “Whom” is the object of the preposition “to.” You spoke to him/her/them.
88. The condition of the patients ______ critical.
a) is
b) are
c) have been
d) were”
Answer: a) is
Explanation: The subject is the singular “condition,” not “patients.” The verb must agree with “condition.”
89. She is the same girl ______ we met in Mumbai.
a) who
b) whom
c) whose
d) which
Answer: b) whom
Explanation: “Whom” is the object of the verb “met.” We met her
90. He works harder than ______.
a) me
b) I
c) myself
d) mine
Answer: b) I
Explanation: The full clause is “than I work.” Therefore, the subject pronoun “I” is required.
Answer: b) I
Explanation: The full clause is “than I work.” Therefore, the subject pronoun “I” is required.
91. Let it be ______.
a) he and I
b) him and me
c) he and me
d) him and I
Answer: b) him and me
Explanation: “Let” is followed by object pronouns. Both “him” and “me” are in the object case.
92. I will talk to ______ the manager or the assistant manager.
a) either
b) neither
c) each
d) both
Answer: a) either
Explanation: “Either” is used with “or” to present a choice between two options.
93. ______ the candidates were selected.
a) Either
b) Neither
c) Both
d) Every
Answer: c) Both
Explanation: “Both” is used for two persons and is followed by a plural verb (“were”).
94. There is no need to blame ______ for the failure.
a) each other
b) one another
c) yourselves
d) ourselves
Answer: c) yourselves
Explanation: The implied subject is “you” (plural). The reflexive pronoun for “you” (plural) is “yourselves.”
95. The company needs to update ______ technology.
a) its
b) it’s
c) their
d) our
Answer: a) its
Explanation: The singular company owns the technology, so the singular possessive “its” is correct.
96. I found ______ keys that I had lost.
a) this
b) that
c) those
d) them
Answer: c) those
Explanation: “Those” is a demonstrative pronoun used for plural nouns that are not nearby.
97. ______ is your favorite author?
a) Who
b) Whom
c) Whose
d) Which
Answer: a) Who
Explanation: “Who” is the subject of the implied verb “is.”
98. He is my brother, ______ lives abroad.
a) who
b) whom
c) which
d) that
Answer: a) Who
Explanation: In non-restrictive clauses (clauses that add extra information, set off by commas), “who” is used for people, not “that.”
99. I have never met anyone ______.
a) who I admire more
b) whom I admire more
c) which I admire more
d) whose I admire more
Answer: b) whom I admire more
Explanation: “Whom” is the object of the verb “admire.” I admire him/her more.
100. The cat, along with her kittens, ______ sleeping on the rug.
a) is
b) are
c) were
d) have been
Answer: a) is
Explanation: The subject is the singular “cat.” Phrases like “along with” do not change the number of the subject. The verb must be singular (“is”).