Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

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English

7th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is pronoun-antecedent agreement?

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

2.

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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.

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Front

What is a pronoun?

Back

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

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for pronouns when the antecedent is plural?

Back

When the antecedent is plural, the pronoun must also be plural (e.g., 'The students finished their homework').

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the rule for pronouns when the antecedent is singular?

Back

When the antecedent is singular, the pronoun must also be singular (e.g., 'The girl finished her homework').

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What pronoun should be used for a singular female antecedent?

Back

The pronoun 'she' or 'her' should be used for a singular female antecedent.

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What pronoun should be used for a singular male antecedent?

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The pronoun 'he' or 'his' should be used for a singular male antecedent.

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