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, such as 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they', etc.

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What is an antecedent?

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

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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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Example of a singular antecedent with a singular pronoun.

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The dog wagged its tail. (Antecedent: dog; Pronoun: its)

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Example of a plural antecedent with a plural pronoun.

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The students finished their homework. (Antecedent: students; Pronoun: their)

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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; use a singular pronoun if the group acts as one unit, and a plural pronoun if individuals are emphasized.

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Identify the pronoun and antecedent: 'The team won its game.'

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Antecedent: team; Pronoun: its.

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Identify the pronoun and antecedent: 'The children played with their toys.'

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Antecedent: children; Pronoun: their.

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What pronoun should be used for a singular noun that is gender-neutral?

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Use 'it' for non-human singular nouns.

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What pronoun should be used for a singular noun that is female?

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Use 'she' for singular female nouns.