Pronoun Antecedent Agreement

Pronoun Antecedent Agreement

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English

11th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is pronoun-antecedent agreement?

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Pronoun-antecedent agreement refers to the grammatical rule that a pronoun must agree in number and gender with its antecedent (the noun it replaces).

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an antecedent?

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When should you use a singular pronoun?

Back

Use a singular pronoun when the antecedent is singular, such as 'each,' 'every,' or a specific singular noun.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When should you use a plural pronoun?

Back

Use a plural pronoun when the antecedent is plural, such as 'many,' 'few,' or a specific plural noun.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for collective nouns and pronouns?

Back

Collective nouns can be singular or plural depending on whether the group acts as a single unit or as individuals. Use a singular pronoun for a singular collective noun and a plural pronoun if the individuals are acting separately.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the correct pronoun for 'every student'?

Back

The correct pronoun is 'his or her' because 'every student' is singular.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the correct pronoun for 'all students'?

Back

The correct pronoun is 'their' because 'all students' is plural.

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