U3W2 A Pet for Calvin Pronouns & Antecedents

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What is a pronoun?

Back

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 antecedent in the sentence: 'The dog wagged its tail.'

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The antecedent is 'dog'.

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What is the purpose of using pronouns in sentences?

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Pronouns help make sentences clearer and less repetitive.

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What is the pronoun in the sentence: 'Calvin loves his pet.'

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The pronoun is 'his'.

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Identify the antecedent for the pronoun 'they' in the sentence: 'The cats are hungry. They want food.'

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The antecedent is 'cats'.

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What pronoun can replace 'the students' in the sentence: 'The students are studying. ____ are focused.'

Back

The pronoun is 'They'.

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What is the antecedent for 'it' in the sentence: 'The book is on the table. It is interesting.'

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The antecedent is 'book'.

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What pronoun can replace 'the flowers' in the sentence: 'The flowers are blooming. ____ are beautiful.'

Back

The pronoun is 'They'.

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Identify the pronoun in the sentence: 'Jessica found her keys.'

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The pronoun is 'her'.