Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

Definitions

100

A word that takes the place of a noun or equals the noun is called a __.

PRONOUN

200

In Rule 3, ____ is used to combine subjects and takes a plural referent.

AND

300

Pronouns like someone, everybody, and much may not have an antecedent. What type of pronouns are these words?

INDEFINITE

400

Agreement means a singular pronoun refers to a ____ antecedent or a plural pronoun refers to a ___ antecedent.

SINGULAR, PLURAL

500

The word that a pronoun refers to or replaces is called the ___. Example: Katelyn loves her new kitten. Her is the pronoun referring to Katelyn. What is Katelyn called?

ANTECEDENT

Correct or Incorrect

100

Sheila is listening to her favorite music.

 CORRECT

200

The family wanted its friends to see the house.

INCORRECT

300

Because this dollhouse is almost 300 years old, they is historically important.

INCORRECT

400

Neither the astronauts nor NASA neglected its duties.

CORRECT

500

The tiny chest and dresser still have their original hardware.

CORRECT

What Rule?

100

Any artist would like his her creation to last for hundred of years.

RULE 2

200

Neither Carmen or her sisters bought a gift for their brother.

RULE 4

300

Each of the car has its sponsor's name printed on it.

RULE 2

400

A flock of birds made its nest on the tallest tree.

RULE 1

500

Patrick and Angelo will present their routine before the other gymnasts do.

RULE 3

Indefinite Pronouns (Singular, Plural, Both)

100

Each

SINGULAR

200

Some

BOTH

300

Few

PLURAL

400

Everybody

SINGULAR

500

Any

BOTH

Identify the Antecedent of the Capitalized Pronoun

100

Marcus and Tyrone talked about THEIR awards from the football banquet.

MARCUS AND TYRONE

200

Everyone in the office gave HIS/HER donation to the United Way.

EVERYONE

300

Since SHE is known as a fine soprano, Lucy was offered a part in the concert.

LUCY

400

Suddenly someone gasped as HE/SHE saw Henry foul.

SOMEONE

500

Several have given THEIR promise to serve as judges.

SEVERAL