Pronoun Agreement and Usage

The video tutorial covers the English portion of the ACT test, focusing on pronoun agreement. It explains how to identify and correct pronoun errors by matching pronouns with their antecedents in terms of number, person, and gender. The tutorial provides examples to illustrate common mistakes, such as shifts in number and person, and guides viewers on selecting the correct pronoun choices. By understanding these concepts, students can improve their performance on the ACT English test.

What is the primary focus of the English portion of the ACT test?

• Mathematical problem-solving

• Scientific reasoning

• Pronoun agreement and usage

• Historical analysis

What is the main focus of the English portion of the ACT test?

• Pronoun agreement and usage

• Scientific reasoning

• Mathematical problem-solving

• Historical analysis

Why is it important to identify the antecedent of a pronoun?

• To find the main verb in the sentence

• To match the pronoun in number, person, and gender

• To identify the subject of the sentence

• To determine the correct verb tense

Why is it important to identify the antecedent of a pronoun?

• To determine the correct verb tense

• To match the pronoun in number, person, and gender

• To find the main verb in the sentence

• To identify the subject of the sentence

What should you do when analyzing sentences for pronoun agreement?

• Consider each sentence independently

• Focus only on the verbs

• Look at the sentences together

• Ignore the pronouns

What should you do when analyzing sentences for pronoun agreement?

• Consider each sentence independently

• Focus only on the verbs

• Look at the sentences together

• Ignore the pronouns

In the example 'When a person studies tirelessly, you can expect...', what is the issue?

• Incorrect verb tense

• Shift from first person to second person

• Shift from singular to plural

• Missing antecedent

What is the correct pronoun to use in the sentence: 'When a person studies tirelessly, it shows real dedication'?

• You

• He or she

• We

• They

In the example 'When a person studies tirelessly, you can expect...', what is the issue?

• Incorrect verb tense

• Shift from first person to second person

• Missing antecedent

• Shift from singular to plural

What is the correct pronoun to use in the sentence: 'If a student does not understand, they can spend all day reviewing'?

• They

• We

• It

• He or she