Pronoun Antecedent Agreement Practice

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What is pronoun-antecedent agreement?

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Pronoun-antecedent agreement refers to the grammatical rule that a pronoun must agree in number and gender with its antecedent (the noun it replaces).

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What is an antecedent?

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

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When should you use 'his or her' instead of 'their'?

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Use 'his or her' when referring to a singular antecedent to maintain gender specificity.

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What is the correct pronoun for a singular, gender-neutral antecedent?

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Use 'they' as a singular pronoun for gender-neutral antecedents.

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How do you determine the correct pronoun for a compound subject?

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In a compound subject, the pronoun should agree with the nearest antecedent in number and gender.

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What is the rule for collective nouns and pronouns?

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

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What pronoun should be used for 'furniture'?

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Use 'its' for 'furniture' as it is a singular, non-personal noun.

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What is the correct pronoun for 'each' when referring to individuals?

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Use 'his' or 'her' when 'each' refers to individuals in a group.

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How do you handle pronouns with indefinite pronouns like 'everyone'?

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Use 'his or her' or 'their' for indefinite pronouns like 'everyone' or 'somebody'.

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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.