Pronouns and Antecedents

Front

What is an antecedent?

Back

The word the pronoun is replacing.

Front

What is the antecedent of the pronoun 'their' in the sentence: 'Students should go to their classes prepared.'?

Back

Students.

Front

What is the antecedent for 'she' in the sentence: 'When Lady Gaga performed "Just Dance," she sang beautifully.'?

Back

Lady Gaga.

Front

Choose the word that is not a pronoun: they, them, we, be.

Back

be.

Front

What is the antecedent for 'their' in the sentence: 'Emma and Priscilla made a 100 on their tests.'?

Back

Emma and Priscilla.

Front

Define a pronoun.

Back

A word that takes the place of a noun.

Front

What is the function of an antecedent in a sentence?

Back

It provides the noun that the pronoun refers to.

Front

Identify the pronoun in the sentence: 'The dog wagged its tail.'

Back

its.

Front

What is the antecedent of the pronoun 'he' in the sentence: 'Tom is a great player; he practices every day.'?

Back

Tom.

Front

What type of pronoun is 'myself'?

Back

Reflexive pronoun.