Pronoun- Antecedents

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun, such as 'he', 'she', 'it', or 'they'.

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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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Identify the pronoun in this sentence: 'The dog wagged its tail.'

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The pronoun is 'its'.

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Identify the antecedent in this sentence: 'Maria lost her book.'

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The antecedent is 'Maria'.

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What is the function of a pronoun in a sentence?

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A pronoun replaces a noun to avoid repetition and make sentences clearer.

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In the sentence 'The teacher gave the students their assignments', what is the antecedent for 'their'?

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The antecedent is 'students'.

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Choose the correct pronoun: 'Neither of the boys brought ___ lunch.' (his, their)

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The correct pronoun is 'his'.

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What is the pronoun in this sentence: 'The cat chased its tail.'

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The pronoun is 'its'.

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Identify the antecedent in this sentence: 'The girls finished their project.'

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The antecedent is 'girls'.

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What is the simple predicate in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'?

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The simple predicate is 'barked'.