In each example you will read a short sentence (or two). Then, a pronoun in the text is mentioned. Your task is to choose a referent which the mentioned pronoun refers to. You will be given two options in each case and one choice should seem much more likely to you than the other.

sentence: Peter knocked on Bill's door , but there was no answer . He was disappointed .pronoun: He. A) peter B) bill
peter

sentence: Joan and Sally made sure to thank Susan and Mary for all the help they had received .pronoun: they. A) joan and sally B) susan and mary
joan and sally

sentence: this book introduced john milton to virgil ; it was a major influence on his writing .pronoun: his. A) john milton B) virgil

john milton