Pronoun Antecedents

Front

What is a pronoun?

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

What is an antecedent?

Back

An 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

Identify the antecedent in the sentence: 'The dog barked because it was hungry.'

Back

The antecedent is 'the dog'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

Fill in the blank: 'The students are studying. _____ are preparing for the test.'

Back

They.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

What is the pronoun in the sentence: 'Sara loves her cat. She takes care of it.'?

Back

The pronoun is 'She'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

Fill in the blank: 'The book is on the table. _____ is mine.'

Back

It.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

What is the relationship between a pronoun and its antecedent?

Back

A pronoun must agree with its antecedent in number and gender.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

Identify the pronoun in the sentence: 'Tom and Jerry went to the park. They had fun.'

Back

The pronoun is 'They'.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

Fill in the blank: 'The cake is delicious. _____ was made by my mom.'

Back

It.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

What does it mean for a pronoun to agree with its antecedent?

Back

It means that the pronoun must match the antecedent in singular/plural form and gender.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D