Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

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What is a pronoun?

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A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun, such as 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they', etc.

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What is an antecedent?

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

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What is pronoun-antecedent agreement?

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Pronoun-antecedent agreement means that a pronoun must agree in number and gender with its antecedent.

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What is a singular antecedent?

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A singular antecedent is a noun that refers to one person, place, thing, or idea.

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What is a plural antecedent?

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A plural antecedent is a noun that refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

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Give an example of a singular pronoun.

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Examples of singular pronouns include 'he', 'she', 'it', and 'this'.

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Give an example of a plural pronoun.

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Examples of plural pronouns include 'they', 'we', and 'these'.

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When do you use 'his or her'?

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Use 'his or her' when referring to a singular antecedent that could be male or female.

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When do you use 'their'?

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Use 'their' when referring to a plural antecedent or when the gender is unknown.

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What is the rule for using 'everyone' with pronouns?

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When 'everyone' is the antecedent, use 'his or her' for the pronoun.