Mastering Pronoun Antecedent Agreement

This video tutorial explains the concept of pronoun-antecedent agreement, which ensures that pronouns correctly refer back to their antecedents in terms of number and gender. The video begins with a basic definition of pronouns and antecedents, followed by an example using President Lincoln to illustrate proper agreement. It emphasizes the importance of matching pronouns with their antecedents in both number and gender to maintain grammatical correctness. The tutorial concludes with a mention of additional academic resources for further learning.

What is the purpose of this video?

• To teach about pronoun antecedent agreement

• To explain the history of pronouns

• To provide writing tips

• To discuss President Lincoln's speeches

What is a pronoun?

• A word that stands for or takes the place of a noun

• A word that connects clauses

• A word that describes a noun

• A word that modifies a verb

What does the term 'antecedent' refer to?

• A word that follows a pronoun

• A word that a pronoun stands for

• A word that describes a verb

• A word that connects sentences

Why is it incorrect to say 'President Lincoln delivered Lincoln's Gettysburg address'?

• Because it is not a complete sentence

• Because it lacks a pronoun

• Because it uses the wrong verb tense

• Because it repeats Lincoln's name unnecessarily

In the sentence 'President Lincoln delivered his Gettysburg address', what is the antecedent for 'his'?

• Gettysburg

• Address

• President Lincoln

• Delivered

What must a pronoun agree with in a sentence?

• Its verb

• Its antecedent

• Its adjective

• Its adverb

If a sentence has a singular noun, what type of pronoun should replace it?

• A plural pronoun

• A singular pronoun

• A gender-neutral pronoun

• A possessive pronoun

What pronoun should replace 'President Lincoln' considering his gender?

• Their

• Its

• His

• Her

What is the correct pronoun to use for a plural noun?

• It

• She

• They

• He

Where can you find additional academic support resources?

• On the teacher's website

• At the end of the video

• In the textbook

• In the video description