Pronoun Antecedent Agreement

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What is pronoun-antecedent agreement?

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Pronoun-antecedent agreement refers to the grammatical rule that a pronoun must agree in number and gender with its antecedent (the noun it replaces).

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What is an antecedent?

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An antecedent is the noun or noun phrase that a pronoun refers to or replaces in a sentence.

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When should you use a singular pronoun?

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Use a singular pronoun when the antecedent is singular, such as 'each,' 'every,' or a specific singular noun.

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When should you use a plural pronoun?

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Use a plural pronoun when the antecedent is plural, such as 'many,' 'few,' or a specific plural noun.

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What is the rule for collective nouns and pronouns?

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Collective nouns can be singular or plural depending on whether the group acts as a single unit or as individuals. Use a singular pronoun for a singular collective noun and a plural pronoun if the individuals are acting separately.

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What is the correct pronoun for 'every student'?

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The correct pronoun is 'his or her' because 'every student' is singular.

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What is the correct pronoun for 'all students'?

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The correct pronoun is 'their' because 'all students' is plural.

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How do you determine the correct pronoun in a compound subject?

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In a compound subject, consider the last noun or pronoun to determine the correct pronoun form.

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What is the correct pronoun in the phrase 'between you and ___'?

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The correct pronoun is 'me' because it is the object of the preposition 'between.'

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What is the correct pronoun for a gender-neutral antecedent?

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Use 'they' or 'their' as a singular pronoun for gender-neutral antecedents.