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', 'us', 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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Give an example of a singular antecedent and its pronoun.

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Antecedent: 'The dog'; Pronoun: 'it'.

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Give an example of a plural antecedent and its pronoun.

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Antecedent: 'The dogs'; Pronoun: 'they'.

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What is the correct pronoun for a singular, gender-neutral antecedent?

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The correct pronoun is 'they'.

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What is the rule for pronouns when the antecedent is a collective noun?

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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 the individuals act separately.

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Identify the error: 'Each student must submit their homework.'

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The correct form is 'his or her homework' to maintain singular agreement.

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What is the correct pronoun for a female antecedent?

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The correct pronoun is 'she' or 'her'.

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What is the correct pronoun for a male antecedent?

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The correct pronoun is 'he' or 'him'.