Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

Front

What is a pronoun?

Back

A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun.

Front

What is an antecedent?

Back

An antecedent is the noun that a pronoun refers to.

Front

What must pronouns and their antecedents agree in?

Back

Pronouns and their antecedents must agree in number and gender.

Front

Give an example of a singular pronoun.

Back

He, she, it.

Front

Give an example of a plural pronoun.

Back

They, we.

Front

What is the rule for pronoun-antecedent agreement in number?

Back

A singular antecedent requires a singular pronoun, and a plural antecedent requires a plural pronoun.

Front

What is the rule for pronoun-antecedent agreement in gender?

Back

A masculine antecedent requires a masculine pronoun, and a feminine antecedent requires a feminine pronoun.

Front

Fill in the blank: Claire plays the piano and the trumpet. ________ plays _________ equally well.

Back

She, them.

Front

Fill in the blank: Dad spoke to James and me about the mess. He told ______ to clean it up.

Back

us.

Front

What is the antecedent in the sentence: 'The dog barked because it was hungry.'?

Back

The antecedent is 'the dog'.