Pronouns and Antecedents

Front

What is a pronoun?

Back

A word that takes the place of a noun (he, she, it...)

Front

What is an antecedent?

Back

The noun that a pronoun refers to.

Front

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

Back

it

Front

Identify the antecedent in this sentence: 'Sarah lost her book.'

Back

Sarah

Front

What is the function of a pronoun in a sentence?

Back

To replace a noun and avoid repetition.

Front

Give an example of a personal pronoun.

Back

he, she, they, it.

Front

What is a possessive pronoun?

Back

A pronoun that shows ownership (e.g., mine, yours, his, hers).

Front

Identify the pronoun in this sentence: 'The children played outside until they got tired.'

Back

they

Front

Identify the antecedent in this sentence: 'The teacher gave her students homework.'

Back

teacher

Front

What is a demonstrative pronoun?

Back

A pronoun that points to specific things (this, that, these, those).