Pronoun Antecedents

Front

What is an antecedent in grammar?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

Identify the pronoun in the following sentence: 'The dog barked, and it ran away.'

Back

it

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

What is the relationship between a pronoun and its antecedent?

Back

A pronoun must agree with its antecedent in number, gender, and person.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun: 'The students completed their project, and _______ presented it to the class.'

Back

they

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

What is the antecedent in the sentence: 'The teacher gave the students their assignments.'?

Back

the students

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

Define the term 'pronoun'.

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

What is the antecedent in the sentence: 'The flowers are blooming, and they look beautiful.'?

Back

The flowers

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun: 'Jessica and I went to the store, and _______ bought some snacks.'

Back

we

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

What is the difference between a subject pronoun and an object pronoun?

Back

A subject pronoun performs the action of the verb (e.g., I, you, he), while an object pronoun receives the action (e.g., me, you, him).

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

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

Back

their

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D