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 the 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 to make sentences less repetitive and more fluid.

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Choose the correct pronoun: 'Maria and I went to the store. ___ bought some apples.'

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We bought some apples.

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What is the antecedent for 'they' in the sentence: 'The students finished their homework.'?

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The antecedent is 'students'.

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Which of the following is a personal pronoun? 'he', 'quickly', 'beautifully', 'red'

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'he' is a personal pronoun.

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What is the antecedent for 'it' in the sentence: 'The book is on the table. It is new.'?

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The antecedent is 'book'.

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Identify the incorrect pronoun usage: 'Everyone should bring their own lunch.'

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The pronoun 'their' is often considered incorrect in formal writing; 'his or her' is preferred.

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What type of pronoun is 'who'?

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'Who' is an interrogative pronoun used to ask questions about people.