Pronoun Antecedents

Front

What is a pronoun?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

What is an antecedent in relation to pronouns?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

Identify the pronoun in the sentence: 'Maria loves her dog.'

Back

her

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

Identify the antecedent in the sentence: 'The teacher gave the students their assignments.'

Back

The teacher

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

What is the function of a subject pronoun?

Back

A subject pronoun is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

Provide an example of a subject pronoun.

Back

He, she, it, they, I, we.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

Front

What is the function of an object pronoun?

Back

An object pronoun is used as the object of a verb or preposition.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

Provide an example of an object pronoun.

Back

Him, her, it, them, me, us.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

Identify the plural pronoun in the sentence: 'The dogs barked at them.'

Back

them

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D