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. 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 in a sentence.

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Identify the pronoun in this sentence: 'The dog wagged its tail.'

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its

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Identify the antecedent in this sentence: 'Maria loves her cat.'

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Maria

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What is the purpose of using pronouns in sentences?

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Pronouns help avoid repetition of nouns and make sentences easier to read.

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Choose the correct pronoun: 'Cameron and I went to the park. ___ had a great time.'

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We

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Identify the pronoun in this sentence: 'The teacher gave the students their assignments.'

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their

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What happens if a pronoun does not have a clear antecedent?

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The meaning of the sentence can become confusing or unclear.

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Choose the correct pronoun: 'The cat chased the mouse, but ___ got away.'

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it

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Identify the antecedent in this sentence: 'The boys played soccer, and they won the game.'

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The boys