Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

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A word that replaces a noun (or nouns) is called a ___

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pronoun

Front

The specific word that a pronoun replaces and refers to is the ___

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antecedent

Front

Choose the best pronoun to complete the sentence: Over break, Noah cleaned ___ binder.

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his

Front

Choose the best pronoun to complete the sentence: Payton was embarrassed when ___ fell on Carter's head.

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she

Front

Choose the best pronoun to complete the sentence: When Brooklyn returned to school, ___ house became eerily quiet.

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her

Front

What is the role of a pronoun in a sentence?

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To replace a noun and avoid repetition.

Front

Give an example of a sentence using a pronoun correctly.

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Maria loves her dog. 'Her' is the pronoun that replaces Maria.

Front

What is the difference between a pronoun and an antecedent?

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A pronoun replaces a noun, while an antecedent is the noun that the pronoun refers to.

Front

Identify the antecedent in the sentence: 'The cat chased its tail.'

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The antecedent is 'cat'.

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What is a personal pronoun? Give an example.

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A personal pronoun refers to a specific person or thing. Example: 'he', 'she', 'it'.