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 to avoid repetition, 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 in a sentence.

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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 the rule for singular antecedents?

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A singular antecedent requires a singular pronoun. For example, 'The girl lost her book.'

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What is the rule for plural antecedents?

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A plural antecedent requires a plural pronoun. For example, 'The boys finished their homework.'

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When do we use 'its' instead of 'their'?

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Use 'its' for singular nouns that are not people, and 'their' for plural nouns.

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What is the correct pronoun for 'each' in a sentence?

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The correct pronoun is 'its' because 'each' is considered singular.

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How do you determine the correct pronoun for collective nouns?

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Collective nouns can be singular or plural; use a singular pronoun if the group acts as one unit (its), and a plural pronoun if the individuals act separately (their).

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What is an example of a sentence with correct pronoun-antecedent agreement?

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'Every student must submit his or her assignment on time.'

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What is an example of incorrect pronoun-antecedent agreement?

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'All of the team have their uniforms.' (Correct: 'All of the team has its uniforms.')