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', and 'their'.

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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 rule for pronouns referring to collective nouns?

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Collective nouns can be singular or plural; the pronoun used depends on whether the group acts as a single unit (singular) or as individuals (plural).

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Identify the pronoun in the sentence: 'The students completed their assignments.'

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The pronoun is 'their'.

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Choose the correct pronoun: 'Each of the players has [____] own locker.'

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The correct pronoun is 'his or her'.

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Fill in the blank: 'Neither of the cats has lost [____] collar.'

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The correct pronoun is 'its'.

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What pronoun should be used for a group of girls?

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The pronoun 'their' should be used.

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Identify the antecedent: 'The jury reached its verdict.'

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The antecedent is 'jury'.

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What is the correct pronoun for 'the team'?

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The correct pronoun is 'its'.