Identify Pronouns & Antecedents

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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', or 'they'.

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What is an antecedent?

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

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Identify the pronoun in this sentence: 'The dog is barking, it is very loud.'

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it

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

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teacher

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Identify the pronoun in this sentence: 'Tom and Jerry are friends, they play together.'

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they

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Identify the antecedent in this sentence: 'The cat chased the mouse, it was very fast.'

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cat

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What is the role of a pronoun in a sentence?

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A pronoun helps avoid repetition of nouns and makes sentences easier to read.

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Identify the pronoun in this sentence: 'Lisa loves her dog, she takes it for walks.'

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she

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Identify the antecedent in this sentence: 'The flowers are beautiful, they bloom in spring.'

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flowers

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What is the difference between a pronoun and an antecedent?

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A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun, while an antecedent is the noun that the pronoun refers to.