Pronouns and Antecedents

Front

What is a pronoun?

Back

A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition. Examples include he, she, it, they.

Front

What is an antecedent?

Back

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

Front

Choose the correct pronoun: 'The dog wagged ___ tail.'

Back

its

Front

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

Back

We

Front

Identify the antecedent: 'The teacher gave the students their assignments. They were happy.'

Back

students

Front

Identify the antecedent: 'The cat chased the mouse, but it got away.'

Back

the mouse

Front

Choose the correct pronoun: 'This is my book. Please give it to ___.'

Back

me

Front

Choose the correct pronoun: 'Tom and Jerry are friends. ___ play together every day.'

Back

They

Front

What is the antecedent of 'he' in the sentence: 'Mark said he would come.'?

Back

Mark

Front

What is the antecedent of 'they' in the sentence: 'The girls finished their project, and they were proud.'?

Back

The girls