Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

What is a pronoun?

• A word that takes the place of a noun to avoid repetition, such as he, she, it, they, etc.

• A type of verb that describes an action.

• A word that describes a noun or pronoun.

• A conjunction that connects two clauses.

What pronoun should be used with 'neither...nor' constructions?

• The pronoun should agree with the nearest antecedent.

• The pronoun should always be plural.

• The pronoun should always be singular.

• The pronoun can be either singular or plural.

What should you consider when using pronouns in writing?

• The length of the sentence and its complexity.

• The antecedent's number, gender, and whether it is singular or plural to ensure proper agreement.

• The use of active versus passive voice in the sentence.

• The overall tone of the writing and its intended audience.

When should you use 'his or her' as a pronoun?

• Use 'his or her' when referring to a singular antecedent that is gender-specific.

• Use 'his or her' when referring to a plural antecedent.

• Use 'his or her' when the gender is unknown.

• Use 'his or her' only in formal writing.

What is an example of incorrect pronoun-antecedent agreement?

• Everyone should bring their own lunch.

• Each student must submit their homework on time.

• Anyone can join the club if they are interested.

• Somebody left their umbrella in the classroom.

When should you use 'their' as a pronoun?

• Use 'their' when referring to a singular antecedent.

• Use 'their' when referring to a plural antecedent or when the antecedent is a collective noun that is treated as plural.

• Use 'their' only in formal writing contexts.

• Use 'their' when the antecedent is a proper noun.

What is an antecedent?

• A type of verb that shows action

• The noun or noun phrase that a pronoun refers to or replaces in a sentence

• A figure of speech used to create emphasis

• A grammatical term for a sentence fragment

What is the rule for pronouns with collective nouns?

• Collective nouns always take singular pronouns regardless of context.

• Collective nouns can take either singular or plural pronouns depending on whether the group is acting as a single unit or as individuals.

• Collective nouns only take plural pronouns when referring to a group of people.

• Collective nouns should never be used with pronouns.

What is pronoun-antecedent agreement?

• A grammatical rule that a pronoun must agree in number and gender with its antecedent.

• A rule that states pronouns can be used interchangeably with nouns.

• A guideline for using pronouns in the past tense only.

• A principle that allows pronouns to have different genders than their antecedents.

What is an example of correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?

• The team celebrated its victory.

• The teams celebrated their victories.

• The team celebrated their victory.

• The teams celebrates its victory.