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.

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What is an antecedent?

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An antecedent is the noun that a pronoun refers to.

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

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The antecedent is 'the dog.'

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What is the purpose of a pronoun?

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Pronouns are used to avoid repetition of nouns.

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Choose the correct pronoun: 'Maria and I went to the park. ____ had a great time.'

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We.

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What is the antecedent of 'they' in the sentence: 'The students finished their homework, and they went outside.'

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The antecedent is 'the students.'

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Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun: 'The cat chased ____ tail.'

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its.

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What is the pronoun in the sentence: 'He loves to play soccer.'

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The pronoun is 'He.'

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Identify the antecedent for 'it' in the sentence: 'The book is on the table. It is new.'

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The antecedent is 'the book.'

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Choose the correct pronoun: 'My brother is tall. ____ plays basketball.'

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He.