Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

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What is a pronoun?

Back

A word that replaces a noun (or nouns).

Front

Which of the following is not a pronoun: them, the, he, everyone?

Back

The word 'the' is not a pronoun.

Front

What is the antecedent in the sentence: 'On their arrival, Tim and Joel were offered hot apple juice'?

Back

The antecedent for 'their' is 'Tim and Joel'.

Front

Choose the correct pronoun: Jeff and Isabel planned (his and her, their) wedding.

Back

The correct pronoun is 'their'.

Front

Identify the pronoun in the sentence: 'Mr. Garcia had spent all winter planning his garden.'

Back

The pronoun is 'his'.

Front

What is the purpose of a pronoun?

Back

To avoid repetition of nouns and make sentences clearer.

Front

What is an antecedent?

Back

The noun that a pronoun refers to.

Front

Give an example of a personal pronoun.

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Examples include: I, you, he, she, it, we, they.

Front

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

Back

Subject pronouns (e.g., I, he, she) perform the action, while object pronouns (e.g., me, him, her) receive the action.

Front

What is a possessive pronoun?

Back

A pronoun that shows ownership, such as mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs.