Mastering Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

The video tutorial explains pronoun antecedent agreement, emphasizing the importance of matching pronouns with their antecedents in terms of gender and number. It uses examples like Jillian and monkeys to illustrate how pronouns should correctly refer back to their antecedents. The tutorial highlights common mistakes and provides guidance on ensuring proper agreement in sentences.

What does 'antecedent' mean in the context of grammar?

• A punctuation mark

• The noun a pronoun refers to

• A type of verb

• A pronoun used in a sentence

In the sentence 'Jillian rode her bike', what is the antecedent of 'her'?

• Jillian

• Bike

• Rode

• Store

What does the example with Jillian and her bike illustrate about pronouns?

• Pronouns must always be plural

• Pronouns are not necessary in sentences

• Pronouns must agree in number and gender with their antecedents

• Pronouns can replace any noun

Why is it incorrect to refer to Jillian as 'he' in the given context?

• Pronouns are interchangeable

• It is a gender-neutral term

• Jillian is a male's name

• Jillian is identified as female

What pronoun should correctly replace 'Jillian' in the sentence to maintain gender agreement?

• It

• He

• She

• They

If referring to multiple monkeys, which pronoun is appropriate?

• He

• It

• They

• She

What error occurs if you use 'it' instead of 'they' when talking about several monkeys?

• Gender disagreement

• Singular-plural disagreement

• No error

• Verb disagreement

What is the correct pronoun to use for a group of monkeys to avoid gender distinction?

• He

• She

• It

• They

Why is it important to match pronouns and antecedents correctly in sentences?

• To comply with spelling rules

• To use more complex words

• To make sentences longer

• To avoid confusion

According to the video, what should you remember about pronoun usage?

• Use them as frequently as possible

• They should not refer to specific nouns

• Ensure they agree with their antecedents in number and gender

• They must always be at the start of a sentence