Pronouns Review

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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 a relative pronoun?

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A relative pronoun introduces a relative clause and relates to a noun mentioned previously. Examples include 'who', 'whom', 'whose', 'which', and 'that'.

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What is the difference between 'he' and 'him'?

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'He' is a subject pronoun used as the subject of a sentence, while 'him' is an object pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition.

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

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Use 'they' as a singular pronoun to refer to a person whose gender is unknown or to be inclusive.

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What is an antecedent in relation to pronouns?

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

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What is the correct pronoun form in the sentence: 'Every student must submit ___ assignment on time.'?

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The correct pronoun is 'his or her' to refer to a singular antecedent.

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What is the rule for pronoun agreement in number?

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A pronoun must agree in number with its antecedent; singular antecedents take singular pronouns, and plural antecedents take plural pronouns.

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What is the correct pronoun to use in the sentence: 'Neither of the boys brought ___ lunch.'?

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The correct pronoun is 'his' because 'neither' is singular.

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What is the function of a demonstrative pronoun?

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Demonstrative pronouns point to specific things or people, such as 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those'.

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What is the correct pronoun in the sentence: 'The teacher gave the students their grades, and they were pleased with ___ results.'?

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The correct pronoun is 'their' to refer back to 'students'.