Pronoun- Antecedents

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What is a pronoun?

Back

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

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What is an antecedent?

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An antecedent is the noun that a pronoun refers to.

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

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The antecedent is 'the dog.'

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Identify the pronoun in the sentence: 'Sara loves her cat.'

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The pronoun is 'her.'

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What is the relationship between a pronoun and its antecedent?

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

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

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The antecedent is 'the students.'

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What is the pronoun in the sentence: 'They went to the park.'

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The pronoun is 'They.'

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Identify the antecedent: 'When the cat saw the mouse, it ran away.'

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The antecedent is 'the cat.'

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What does it mean for a pronoun to agree with its antecedent?

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It means that the pronoun must match the antecedent in singular/plural form and gender.

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

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The pronoun is 'their.'