Pronoun Agreement and Antecedents

The video tutorial explains how to choose the correct pronoun based on the number of antecedents. It emphasizes ignoring phrases like 'along with' and focusing on the true antecedent. Examples are provided to illustrate the use of singular and plural pronouns. The lesson concludes with practice sentences and a homework assignment to reinforce learning.

What is the main focus of this lesson?

• Choosing the correct noun

• Choosing the correct verb tense

• Choosing the correct pronoun according to number

• Choosing the correct adjective

Which phrases should be ignored to find the true antecedent?

• Such as, well as, in addition to

• Before, after, during

• Because, although, if

• And, or, but

In the sentence 'Tim and Jake are with their girlfriends', which pronoun is used?

• Their

• Its

• Her

• His

What is the correct pronoun for 'Tim and Jake'?

• Its

• Their

• Her

• His

What is the true antecedent in the sentence 'The governor along with his cabinet members is discussing the matter'?

• The matter

• The discussion

• The cabinet members

• The governor

What is the correct pronoun for 'Teresa and Oracle are having their nails done'?

• His

• Her

• Their

• Its

In the sentence 'The governor along with his cabinet members is discussing the matter', which verb form is correct?

• Is

• Were

• Was

• Are

How does the phrase 'along with' affect pronoun choice?

• It changes the pronoun to 'they'

• It does not affect pronoun choice

• It makes the pronoun singular

• It makes the pronoun plural

In the sentence 'Sashiko needs that file sent to her today', which pronoun is used?

• Him

• Her

• Them

• It

What is the correct pronoun for 'Kia and Sam are buying their presents'?

• Its

• Her

• His

• Their