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.

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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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Give an example of a personal pronoun.

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Examples include 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they', 'we', and 'I'.

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What is the difference between singular and plural nouns?

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Singular nouns refer to one person, place, or thing, while plural nouns refer to more than one.

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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 a possessive pronoun?

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A possessive pronoun shows ownership, such as 'his', 'hers', 'its', 'ours', and 'theirs'.

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What is a demonstrative pronoun?

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Demonstrative pronouns point to specific things, such as 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those'.

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What is the antecedent of the pronoun 'they' in the sentence: 'The students finished their homework and they went outside.'?

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The antecedent is 'students'.

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Which pronoun would replace 'the teacher' in the sentence: 'The teacher gave the students homework.'?

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The pronoun 'she' or 'he' could replace 'the teacher'.

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What is an indefinite pronoun?

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An indefinite pronoun refers to non-specific persons or things, such as 'someone', 'anyone', 'everyone', and 'nobody'.