Pronouns and 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 to avoid repetition.

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What is an antecedent?

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

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Identify the pronoun in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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There is no pronoun in this sentence.

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Identify the antecedent in the sentence: 'The cat chased the mouse, and it caught it.'

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The antecedent is 'the cat'.

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What is the function of a pronoun in a sentence?

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The function of a pronoun is to replace a noun and help make sentences less repetitive.

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Give an example of a personal pronoun.

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Examples of personal pronouns include 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they'.

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What is a possessive pronoun?

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A possessive pronoun shows ownership, such as 'his', 'her', 'their'.

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Identify the pronoun in the sentence: 'They went to the park.'

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The pronoun is 'They'.

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What is the antecedent in the sentence: 'Maria loves her dog.'

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The antecedent is 'Maria'.

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What is a reflexive pronoun?

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A reflexive pronoun refers back to the subject of the sentence, such as 'myself', 'yourself'.