ward Pronoun/Antecedent Agreement

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition, such as 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they', etc.

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What is an antecedent?

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An antecedent is the noun or noun phrase 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 refers to the grammatical rule that a pronoun must agree in number and gender with its antecedent.

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What is the rule for pronouns referring to singular nouns?

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A pronoun referring to a singular noun must also be singular, e.g., 'he' for 'boy', 'she' for 'girl'.

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What is the rule for pronouns referring to plural nouns?

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A pronoun referring to a plural noun must also be plural, e.g., 'they' for 'boys', 'girls'.

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How do you determine the gender of a pronoun?

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The gender of a pronoun is determined by the gender of its antecedent; use 'he' or 'him' for males, 'she' or 'her' for females.

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What pronoun should be used for a company or organization?

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The pronoun 'its' is used for companies or organizations, as they are considered singular entities.

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What is the correct pronoun for a group of people?

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The correct pronoun for a group of people is 'they', which is plural.

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What is the importance of pronoun/antecedent agreement in writing?

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Pronoun/antecedent agreement is important for clarity and coherence in writing, ensuring that readers understand which nouns the pronouns refer to.

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What is an example of a collective noun?

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A collective noun refers to a group as a single unit, such as 'team', 'flock', or 'committee'.