Pronoun review ( Antecedents)

Pronoun review ( Antecedents)

Antecedent

An antecedent is the noun that the pronoun replaces.

The antecedent in the following sentence is pizza. It is the pronoun that replaces the noun pizza.

We are having pizza for dinner. It is our favorite.

Multiple Select

What is the antecedent?

The gorilla moved proudly through the jungle. He was the leader of his troop.

• gorilla

• jungle

• troop

Poll

Identify the antecedent. Uncle George drove us all the way to Florida. Boy was he tired!

• Uncle George

• Florida

• Boy

Identify the antecedent.

Katie and Tyler were roasting marshmallows over an open fire. They were at a campfire at their uncle's house.

Multiple Select

Katie and Tyler were roasting marshmallows over an open fire. They were at a campfire at their uncle's house. Identify the antecedent.

• Katie

• Katie and Tyler

• fire

• marshmallows

Open Ended

What is the antecedent? I've been watching Friends all day. It is one of my favorite shows.

Poll

What pronoun would best replace the antecedent rain. ? The driving rain put a damper on the mood of the class. ___ made everyone feel gloomy.

• It

• They

• He