MEGATEST VQ2 DLA 6-8 Pronoun/Antecedent Agreement

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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, such as 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they', etc.

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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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What is pronoun/antecedent agreement?

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Pronoun/antecedent agreement means that a pronoun must agree in number and gender with its antecedent.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it', while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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When should you use 'they' as a pronoun?

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'They' is used as a plural pronoun or as a singular pronoun for someone whose gender is unknown or to refer to non-binary individuals.

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What is the correct pronoun for a singular noun that is gender-neutral?

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The correct pronoun is 'they' when referring to a singular noun that is gender-neutral.

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What is the correct form of the pronoun in the sentence: 'Each student must submit ___ assignment on time.'

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The correct form is 'his or her' or 'their'.

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What is the correct pronoun in the sentence: 'Neither of the boys brought ___ lunch.'

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The correct pronoun is 'his'.

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What is the rule for using 'their' in a sentence?

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'Their' is used as a possessive pronoun for plural nouns or as a singular gender-neutral pronoun.

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What is the correct pronoun in the sentence: 'Everyone should bring ___ own book.'

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The correct pronoun is 'his or her' or 'their'.