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Pronouns and Antecedents

Pronouns and Antecedents

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Flashcard

English

5th - 6th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a pronoun?

Back

A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an antecedent?

Back

An antecedent is the noun or noun phrase that a pronoun refers to.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

The antecedent is 'the dog'.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of using pronouns in sentences?

Back

Pronouns are used to make sentences less repetitive and more fluid.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Choose the correct pronoun: 'Neither of the boys brought ___ lunch.'

Back

his.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the antecedent of the pronoun in this sentence: 'The teacher gave her students homework.'

Back

The antecedent is 'the teacher'.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun: 'The girls finished their project, and ___ were proud of it.'

Back

they.

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