Pronoun Agreement and Usage

The video tutorial explains the use of pronouns in English grammar, emphasizing their role in replacing nouns to make sentences less repetitive. It covers the importance of pronoun agreement with antecedents in terms of gender, number, and point of view. The tutorial also highlights common mistakes in pronoun usage and provides examples to illustrate correct and incorrect usage.

What is the primary function of pronouns in a sentence?

• To replace verbs

• To replace adjectives

• To replace nouns

• To replace adverbs

Which pronoun would correctly replace 'PE' in the sentence: 'PE got his mirror'?

• It

• She

• They

• He

In a first-person narrative, which pronoun is commonly used?

• I

• He

• She

• They

Which pronoun would correctly replace 'Su' in the sentence: 'Su was on her horse'?

• She

• They

• It

• He

Which pronoun would you use to refer to yourself in a conversation?

• I

• He

• She

• They

What must a pronoun agree with in a sentence?

• The antecedent

• The verb

• The adverb

• The adjective

Which of the following is NOT a factor in pronoun agreement?

• Tense

• Number

• Point of view

• Gender

What is the correct pronoun to use when referring to a group of people?

• It

• She

• He

• They

Identify the error in the sentence: 'Sue put on his boots.'

• The pronoun 'his' should be 'its'

• The pronoun 'his' should be 'her'

• The pronoun 'his' is correct

• The pronoun 'his' should be 'their'

What is the mistake in the sentence: 'The prince thinks that their crown is great'?

• The pronoun 'their' is correct

• The pronoun 'their' should be 'its'

• The pronoun 'their' should be 'her'

• The pronoun 'their' should be 'his'