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.

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What is an antecedent?

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

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What is pronoun-antecedent agreement?

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Pronoun-antecedent agreement means that a pronoun must agree in number and gender with its antecedent.

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Give an example of a singular antecedent and its pronoun.

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Example: The girl (antecedent) said she (pronoun) would come.

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Give an example of a plural antecedent and its pronoun.

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Example: The boys (antecedent) said they (pronoun) would play.

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What is the rule for pronouns referring to collective nouns?

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Collective nouns can be singular or plural; the pronoun should agree with the intended meaning (singular or plural) of the collective noun.

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What is the antecedent in the sentence: 'The dog wagged its tail'?

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The antecedent is 'dog'.

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What is the antecedent in the sentence: 'The teachers prepared their lessons'?

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The antecedent is 'teachers'.

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What pronoun would you use for a singular antecedent that is gender-neutral?

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You can use 'they' as a singular, gender-neutral pronoun.

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What is the antecedent in the sentence: 'Everyone should bring their own lunch'?

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The antecedent is 'everyone'.