Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement Flashcard!

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence.

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What is an antecedent?

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An antecedent is the noun that a pronoun refers to or replaces in a sentence.

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What is Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement?

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Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement is the grammatical rule that a pronoun must agree in number and gender with its antecedent.

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Why is Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement important?

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It helps avoid confusion in sentences, making communication clearer and more understandable.

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What is the antecedent in the sentence: 'The dog wagged its tail'?

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The antecedent is 'dog'.

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Identify the pronoun in the sentence: 'Everyone should bring their own lunch.'

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The pronoun is 'their'.

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What type of pronoun is 'he'?

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'He' is a singular personal pronoun.

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What type of verb do singular personal pronouns take?

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Singular personal pronouns take singular verbs.

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In the sentence 'The team won their game', what is the antecedent of 'their'?

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The antecedent is 'team'.

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What is the pronoun in the sentence: 'The teacher gave her students homework'?

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The pronoun is 'her'.