Pronouns and Antecedents

Front

What is a pronoun?

Back

A word that is used to take the place of one or more nouns.

Front

What is an antecedent?

Back

The noun or noun phrase that a pronoun refers to.

Front

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

Back

its

Front

Identify the antecedent for 'they' in the sentence: 'The students finished their homework, and they went outside.'

Back

students

Front

What is the function of a pronoun in a sentence?

Back

To replace a noun and avoid repetition.

Front

Fill in the blank: '_______ is my best friend.' (Options: She, The)

Back

She

Front

Identify the pronoun in the sentence: 'Jessica loves her cat.'

Back

her

Front

What is the antecedent for 'he' in the sentence: 'Tom is a great player. He practices every day.'

Back

Tom

Front

Choose the correct pronoun: 'Neither of the boys brought _______ lunch.' (Options: his, their)

Back

his

Front

What is a personal pronoun?

Back

A pronoun that is used to refer to specific people or things (e.g., I, you, he, she, it, we, they).