Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

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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, the noun it replaces.

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What is an antecedent?

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An antecedent is the specific word or phrase that a pronoun refers to or replaces in a sentence.

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What is the correct pronoun to complete the sentence: 'All students should complete ___ homework.'?

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their

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What is the correct pronoun to complete the sentence: 'People should not have to smell Ezra's flatulence even if ___ thinks it's humorous.'?

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he

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What is the correct pronoun to complete the sentence: 'Over break, Noah cleaned ___ binder.'?

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his

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What is the correct pronoun to complete the sentence: 'Each student must study if ___ wants to be successful.'?

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he or she

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What is the difference between singular and plural pronouns?

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Singular pronouns refer to one person or thing (e.g., he, she, it), while plural pronouns refer to more than one person or thing (e.g., they, them).

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What is a collective noun, and how does it affect pronoun usage?

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A collective noun refers to a group of individuals (e.g., team, class). It can take either singular or plural pronouns depending on whether the group is acting as a single unit or as individuals.

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What is the correct pronoun to use for a singular antecedent that is gender-neutral?

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Use 'they' as a singular pronoun for a gender-neutral antecedent.

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How do you determine the correct pronoun to use in a sentence?

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Identify the antecedent, determine its number (singular or plural) and gender, and choose a pronoun that matches.