Pronouns & Antecedents

Front

What is a pronoun?

Back

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

Front

What is an antecedent?

Back

An antecedent is the noun that a pronoun refers to.

Front

Identify the pronoun in this sentence: 'The cat is sleeping. It is very cute.'

Back

The pronoun is 'It'.

Front

What is the antecedent for the pronoun 'it' in the sentence: 'The dog is barking. It is loud.'?

Back

The antecedent is 'The dog'.

Front

Which pronoun can replace 'Maria' in the sentence: 'Maria is my friend. ____ is very kind.'?

Back

The pronoun is 'She'.

Front

Identify the pronoun in this sentence: 'The flowers are beautiful. They bloom in spring.'

Back

The pronoun is 'They'.

Front

What is the antecedent for the pronoun 'them' in the sentence: 'The kids are playing. Mom told them to come inside.'?

Back

The antecedent is 'The kids'.

Front

Which pronoun can replace 'the book' in the sentence: 'The book is on the table. ____ is mine.'?

Back

The pronoun is 'It'.

Front

What is the function of a pronoun in a sentence?

Back

A pronoun replaces a noun to avoid repetition.

Front

Identify the antecedent for the pronoun 'her' in the sentence: 'Lisa gave her a gift.'

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The antecedent is 'Lisa'.