Pronouns and Antecedents Flashcard

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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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In the sentence 'The committee made its decision,' what is the antecedent of 'its'?

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Committee.

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In the sentence 'The dog lost its collar,' what is the antecedent of 'its'?

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Dog.

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Which of the following is a pronoun: Cat, He, Running, Beautiful?

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He.

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Choose the correct pronoun to fill in the blank: 'Everyone in the class passed ___ exams.'

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their.

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Which sentence uses pronouns correctly: 'The girls sang their favorite song.' or 'Everyone has finished them homework.'?

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The girls sang their favorite song.

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What is the purpose of using pronouns in sentences?

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Pronouns are used to make sentences less repetitive and to simplify communication.

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Give an example of a personal pronoun.

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

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What is a possessive pronoun?

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A possessive pronoun shows ownership, such as 'my', 'your', 'his', 'her', 'its', 'our', 'their'.