Pronoun Antecedent

Front

What is a pronoun?

Back

A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun (or nouns) in a sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

What is the antecedent in a sentence?

Back

The antecedent is the noun that a pronoun refers to or replaces.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

Choose the correct pronoun: 'Neither the nails nor the hammer was returned to ___ rightful place.'

Back

its

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

What is the rule for pronoun agreement with collective nouns?

Back

Collective nouns can take either singular or plural pronouns depending on whether the group is acting as a single unit or as individuals.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

Identify the pronoun in the sentence: 'She loves to read books.'

Back

She

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

What is the difference between subjective and objective pronouns?

Back

Subjective pronouns (I, you, he, she, it, we, they) act as the subject of a sentence, while objective pronouns (me, you, him, her, it, us, them) act as the object.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

Choose the correct pronoun: 'Payton was embarrassed when ___ fell on Carter's head.'

Back

she

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

What is a possessive pronoun?

Back

A possessive pronoun shows ownership and includes words like mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, and theirs.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

Front

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

Back

They.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

What is the function of a pronoun in a sentence?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D