Pronoun Antecedent Agreement 1

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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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What is the rule for singular antecedents?

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If the antecedent is singular, the pronoun must also be singular.

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What is the rule for plural antecedents?

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If the antecedent is plural, the pronoun must also be plural.

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

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Use 'his or her' for a singular antecedent that is gender-neutral.

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What pronoun should be used for a plural antecedent?

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Use 'their' for a plural antecedent.

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What is the correct pronoun for 'everyone'?

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The correct pronoun for 'everyone' is 'his or her'.

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What is the correct pronoun for 'neither'?

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The correct pronoun for 'neither' is 'his or her'.

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What is the correct pronoun for 'all of my brothers'?

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The correct pronoun for 'all of my brothers' is 'their'.