Pronoun Antecedent Agreement

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What is a pronoun?

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A word that takes the place of a noun.

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What is an antecedent?

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The noun that a pronoun refers to.

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What is pronoun-antecedent agreement?

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The pronoun must agree in number and gender with its antecedent.

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Give an example of a singular pronoun.

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He, she, it.

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Give an example of a plural pronoun.

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They, we.

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What is the antecedent in the sentence: 'The dog wagged its tail'?

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The dog.

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Choose the correct pronoun: 'Neither of the boys brought ____ lunch.'

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his.

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What is the correct pronoun: 'Each student must submit ____ assignment.'

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his or her.

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Identify the antecedent: 'The teacher gave her students their grades.'

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students.

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What is a collective noun?

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A noun that represents a group of individuals, like 'team' or 'class'.