antecedents

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an antecedent?
Back
An antecedent is a word, phrase, or clause that is referred to by a pronoun. It is the noun that the pronoun replaces or refers to.
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CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.1C
CCSS.L.6.1D
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a pronoun?
Back
A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition.
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CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.1C
CCSS.L.6.1D
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a singular antecedent.
Back
The word 'cat' in the sentence 'The cat is sleeping. It is very cute.' The pronoun 'it' refers to the singular antecedent 'cat'.
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CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.1C
CCSS.L.6.1D
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the pronoun that refers to the noun 'teacher'?
Back
The pronoun 'her' refers to the noun 'teacher' in the context of the sentence.
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CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.1C
CCSS.L.6.1D
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the pronoun 'it' refer to in the sentence 'The weather has been bad the last few days, but it is supposed to clear up this weekend'?
Back
The pronoun 'it' refers to the antecedent 'the weather'.
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CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.1C
CCSS.L.6.1D
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between singular and plural antecedents?
Back
Singular antecedents refer to one person or thing, while plural antecedents refer to more than one person or thing.
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CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.1C
CCSS.L.6.1D
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a sentence with a plural antecedent and its corresponding pronoun.
Back
Sentence: 'The dogs are barking. They are hungry.' The plural antecedent 'dogs' is referred to by the pronoun 'they'.
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CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.1C
CCSS.L.6.1D
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