antecedents

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What is an antecedent in grammar?

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An antecedent is a word, phrase, or clause that a pronoun refers to or replaces.

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Identify the antecedent in the sentence: 'The dog wagged its tail.'

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The antecedent is 'the dog'.

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What is a pronoun?

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

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Give an example of a singular pronoun.

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Examples include 'he', 'she', 'it', or 'this'.

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What is the antecedent of the pronoun 'they' in the sentence: 'The students finished their homework. They were happy.'?

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The antecedent is 'the students'.

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What type of pronoun is 'either' when used in a sentence?

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'Either' is a singular pronoun.

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Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun: 'Each of the boys has _____ own bike.'

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his.

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What is the function of a pronoun in a sentence?

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A pronoun replaces a noun to avoid repetition and make sentences clearer.

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What is the antecedent of the pronoun 'it' in the sentence: 'The book was on the table. It was open.'?

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The antecedent is 'the book'.

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What is the difference between singular and plural pronouns?

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Singular pronouns refer to one person or thing, while plural pronouns refer to more than one.