Pronouns and Antecedents
What is an antecedent
A word that a pronoun refers to.
List three personal pronouns.
I, you, he, she, it, we, they.
What is a possessive pronoun?
A pronoun that shows ownership (e.g., mine, yours, his).
What is an indefinite pronoun?
A pronoun that refers to non-specific people or things (e.g., someone, everyone).
Identify the antecedent in this sentence: "The dog barked because it saw a cat."
The dog
Fill in the blank: "_ went to the park." (Use a personal pronoun)
I/You/He/She/We/They.
Complete the sentence with a possessive pronoun: "This book is _." (Use a possessive pronoun)
mine/yours/hers/his.
Give two examples of indefinite pronouns.
Anyone, nobody, each, all.
Choose the correct pronoun: "Jessica and I went to the store. (She/Her) bought some snacks."
She
Which personal pronoun would you use for a group of people?
We or they.
Identify the possessive pronoun in this sentence: "That jacket is hers."
hers
Complete the sentence with an indefinite pronoun: "_ can join us for lunch."
Anyone/Everyone/Someone
Rewrite this sentence replacing the noun with a pronoun: "The teacher gave the students their assignments."
She gave them their assignments.
Change the sentence using a personal pronoun: "Sarah loves to read books."
She loves to read books.
Rewrite the sentence using a possessive pronoun: "The car belongs to John."
The car is his.
Identify the indefinite pronoun in this sentence: "Many of the students passed the test."
Many
What is the relationship between pronouns and antecedents?
Pronouns replace nouns (antecedents) to avoid repetition.
What is the difference between first-person and third-person personal pronouns?
What is the difference between first-person and third-person personal pronouns?
Create a sentence using a possessive pronoun.
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What is the difference between definite and indefinite pronouns?
Definite pronouns refer to specific people or things, while indefinite pronouns refer to non-specific ones.