Pronoun Antecedent Agreement 2

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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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When should you use 'his or her'?

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Use 'his or her' when referring to a singular antecedent that is either male or female.

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When should you use 'their'?

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Use 'their' when referring to a plural antecedent or when the gender of a singular antecedent is unknown or irrelevant.

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What is the rule for using 'its' vs. 'their'?

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Use 'its' for singular nouns (especially non-human) and 'their' for plural nouns.

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What is the correct pronoun for 'either of the women'?

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The correct pronoun is 'her' because 'either' refers to one of the two women.

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What pronoun should be used for 'many of the students'?

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The correct pronoun is 'their' because 'many' is plural.

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What pronoun should be used for 'someone'?

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The correct pronoun is 'his' because 'someone' is considered singular.

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What is the correct pronoun for 'one of the cashiers'?

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The correct pronoun is 'her' because 'one' is singular.