Pronoun antecedent

Front

What is the term for the noun that a pronoun refers to?

Back

antecedent

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

In what two aspects must pronouns and their antecedents agree?

Back

number and gender

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

Is the pronoun 'each' considered singular or plural?

Back

singular

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

Choose the correct pronoun: Both Courtney and Natalie wore ___ fuzzy socks every day.

Back

their

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

Which pronoun is correct in this sentence: After the victory, HB and Skyline's captains thanked (his, their) teams for their great effort?

Back

their

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

What is the definition of a pronoun?

Back

A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

What is the difference between a singular antecedent and a plural antecedent?

Back

A singular antecedent refers to one person or thing, while a plural antecedent refers to more than one.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

Give an example of a pronoun that agrees with a singular antecedent.

Back

He, she, it.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

What is the role of antecedents in sentence structure?

Back

Antecedents provide clarity and context for pronouns, ensuring the reader understands what the pronoun refers to.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

What happens if a pronoun does not agree with its antecedent?

Back

It can create confusion and ambiguity in the sentence.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D