Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

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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, such as he, she, it, 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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What is pronoun-antecedent agreement?

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Pronoun-antecedent agreement means that a pronoun must agree in number and gender with its antecedent.

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What is the rule for pronouns when the antecedent is singular?

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If the antecedent is singular, the pronoun must also be singular (e.g., he, she, it).

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What is the rule for pronouns when the antecedent is plural?

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If the antecedent is plural, the pronoun must also be plural (e.g., they, their).

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How do you choose a pronoun for a collective noun?

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Collective nouns can be singular or plural; use a singular pronoun if the group acts as one unit, and a plural pronoun if individuals are acting separately.

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What pronoun should be used for 'each student'?

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The correct pronoun is 'he or she' because 'each' is considered singular.

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What pronoun should be used for 'all students'?

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The correct pronoun is 'their' because 'all' refers to multiple students.

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What is the correct pronoun for a female antecedent?

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Use 'her' or 'she' when the antecedent is a female.

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What is the correct pronoun for a male antecedent?

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Use 'his' or 'he' when the antecedent is a male.