Pronoun - Antecedent Agreement

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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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What must pronouns and their antecedents agree in?

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Pronouns and their antecedents must agree in number and gender.

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What is the correct pronoun for a singular antecedent?

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The correct pronoun for a singular antecedent is 'his or her'.

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What is the correct pronoun for a plural antecedent?

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The correct pronoun for a plural antecedent is 'their'.

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What is the rule for using 'neither/nor' with pronouns?

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When using 'neither/nor', the pronoun should agree with the nearest antecedent.

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What is the correct pronoun for collective nouns?

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Collective nouns can take either singular or plural pronouns depending on whether the group is acting as a single unit or as individuals.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'their'?

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'Its' is a singular possessive pronoun, while 'their' is a plural possessive pronoun.

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun.

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Give an example of a sentence with correct pronoun-antecedent agreement.

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Everyone should submit his or her assignment on time.

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What is the importance of pronoun-antecedent agreement?

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Pronoun-antecedent agreement is important for clarity and coherence in writing.