Pronouns and Antecedents Flashcard

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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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Give an example of a personal pronoun.

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Examples of personal pronouns include 'I', 'you', 'he', 'she', 'it', 'we', and '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 antecedent in the sentence: 'Sara lost her book.'

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The antecedent is 'Sara'.

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What is the purpose of using pronouns in sentences?

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Pronouns are used to avoid repetition of nouns and make sentences clearer and more concise.

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Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun: 'The dog wagged ___ tail.'

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its

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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 difference between singular and plural pronouns?

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Singular pronouns refer to one person or thing (e.g., 'he', 'she'), while plural pronouns refer to more than one (e.g., 'they', 'we').

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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 a possessive pronoun?

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A possessive pronoun shows ownership, such as 'my', 'your', 'his', 'her', 'its', 'our', and 'their'.