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. Examples include 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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Identify the antecedent in this 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 less repetitive and more fluid.

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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 a subject pronoun?

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A subject pronoun is used as the subject of a sentence. Examples include I, you, he, she, it, we, and they.

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What is an object pronoun?

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An object pronoun is used as the object of a verb or preposition. Examples include me, you, him, her, it, us, and them.

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In the sentence 'Sarah loves her dog,' what is the pronoun and its antecedent?

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The pronoun is 'her' and the antecedent is 'Sarah'.

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What is a possessive pronoun?

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A possessive pronoun shows ownership. Examples include mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, and theirs.

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Identify the pronoun in this sentence: 'They went to the store.'

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The pronoun is 'They'.