Grammar and Language Workbook

Draw a line under each use of it, you, and they. At the end of each sentence, write a
word or phrase to replace the underlined word.
In a book about whales, they described whale songs.
the authors
1. In the championship game, they had to end the contest early because of threatening weather. 
2. Since my father enjoyed his birthday party so much, I was glad I had not forgotten it. 
Unit 8, Using Pronouns Correctly
189
Copyright © by Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
Name ___________________________________________________ Class _________ Date ____________________
Grammar

---

3. When the freeway is slippery, you are supposed to be smart enough to slow down.
4. As members of the cast, they had to get up at 4:00 
A
.
M
. and go to the film studio. 
5. Do they know how birds fly such a long way during migration?
6. After the football game, they returned to the field to get their awards.
7. After the children were rescued from the raging creek, the reporters announced it on the news. 
8. In the desert you must be sure to carry plenty of water.
9. When you pack your clothing in your luggage, don’t forget to label it
10. I loved diving in the huge Pacific waves last summer, so I hope we’ll visit it again this year. 
 Exercise 2
Rewrite each sentence to remove the italicized this, that, which, or it, or give the
pronouns a clear antecedent.
I love science, which began in grade school.
My love for science began in grade school.
1. I was not happy after the house was painted, but it was the best the painter could do.
2. Perhaps the mail will bring my acceptance, which will be here by late afternoon.