Pronoun Agreement Flashcard

Front

What is pronoun agreement?

Back

Pronoun agreement refers to the grammatical rule that a pronoun must agree in number and gender with its antecedent (the noun it replaces).

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

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What is an antecedent?

Back

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

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

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

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The correct pronoun is 'his or her' or 'their' when referring to a singular, gender-neutral antecedent.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

In the sentence 'Each student must submit their homework,' what is the issue with pronoun agreement?

Back

The pronoun 'their' does not agree in number with the singular antecedent 'Each student.' The correct pronoun should be 'his or her.'

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

What is the correct pronoun for a collective noun like 'jury'?

Back

Collective nouns can take either singular or plural pronouns, but 'the jury' is often treated as a singular entity, so 'its' can be used, though 'their' is also acceptable in informal contexts.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

What is the difference between 'someone' and 'one' in terms of pronoun agreement?

Back

'Someone' is informal and typically takes 'they' or 'their,' while 'one' is formal and takes 'one' or 'oneself' for pronoun agreement.

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

What is the correct pronoun form for 'anyone' in a sentence?

Back

The correct pronoun form for 'anyone' is 'their' when used in a singular context.

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

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How do you maintain pronoun agreement in a sentence with multiple antecedents?

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Ensure that the pronouns used match the number and gender of all antecedents. Use plural pronouns for plural antecedents.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

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

Back

Use 'its' when referring to the collective noun as a single unit and 'their' when emphasizing the individual members of the group.

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CCSS.L.2.1A

Front

What is a common mistake in pronoun agreement?

Back

A common mistake is using plural pronouns with singular antecedents, such as saying 'Everyone should do their best' instead of 'Everyone should do his or her best.'

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D