Pronoun Antecedents

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What is a pronoun?

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

Front

What is an antecedent in relation to pronouns?

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

Front

Identify the pronoun in the sentence: 'Maria loves her dog.'

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her

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Identify the antecedent in the sentence: 'The teacher gave the students their assignments.'

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The teacher

Front

What is the function of a subject pronoun?

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A subject pronoun is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

Front

Provide an example of a subject pronoun.

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He, she, it, they, I, we.

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What is the function of an object pronoun?

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An object pronoun is used as the object of a verb or preposition.

Front

Provide an example of an object pronoun.

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Him, her, it, them, me, us.

Front

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.

Front

Identify the plural pronoun in the sentence: 'The dogs barked at them.'

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them