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.

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What is an antecedent?

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

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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 singular and plural pronouns?

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Singular pronouns refer to one person or thing, while plural pronouns refer to more than one.

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Give an example of a singular pronoun.

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Examples of singular pronouns include 'he', 'she', 'it', and 'this'.

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Give an example of a plural pronoun.

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Examples of plural pronouns include 'they', 'them', 'these', and 'those'.

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What is the correct pronoun to use for a singular antecedent that is gender-neutral?

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The correct pronoun is 'they' or 'it', depending on the context.

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How do you determine the correct pronoun for a collective noun?

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Collective nouns can be singular or plural; use a singular pronoun if the group acts as a single unit, and a plural pronoun if the individuals act separately.

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What is an example of a pronoun that should be changed for agreement?

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In the sentence 'Each of the students has their own book', 'their' should be changed to 'his or her'.

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What is the rule for using 'either' and 'neither' with pronouns?

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When using 'either' or 'neither', use a singular pronoun (e.g., 'either of them will bring his or her book').