antecedents

Front

What is an antecedent in grammar?

Back

An antecedent is a word, phrase, or clause that a pronoun refers to or replaces.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

Identify the antecedent in the sentence: 'The dog wagged its tail.'

Back

The antecedent is 'the dog'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

What is a pronoun?

Back

A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun or nouns.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

Give an example of a singular pronoun.

Back

Examples include 'he', 'she', 'it', or 'this'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

What is the antecedent of the pronoun 'they' in the sentence: 'The students finished their homework. They were happy.'?

Back

The antecedent is 'the students'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

What type of pronoun is 'either' when used in a sentence?

Back

'Either' is a singular pronoun.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun: 'Each of the boys has _____ own bike.'

Back

his.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

What is the function of a pronoun in a sentence?

Back

A pronoun replaces a noun to avoid repetition and make sentences clearer.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

What is the antecedent of the pronoun 'it' in the sentence: 'The book was on the table. It was open.'?

Back

The antecedent is 'the book'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

What is the difference between singular and plural pronouns?

Back

Singular pronouns refer to one person or thing, while plural pronouns refer to more than one.