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1 Pronoun -Antecedent Agreement

2 Pronouns are words that rename nouns. An antecedent is what the pronoun refers to.

3 Pronoun and Antecedents What is the correct pronoun to use in the following sentence? Sheldon thinks ______ sings, "Soft Kitty" like a pro. A.She B.Him C.He D.Those

4 Pronoun and Antecedents What is the antecedent of the pronoun he in the following sentence? Sheldon thinks he sings, "Soft Kitty" like a pro. A.Sheldon B.Pro C.Thinks D.He

5 Pronoun and Antecedents What is the correct pronoun to use in the following sentence? Leonard thinks Sheldon sounds like a screeching bird sitting in ____nest. A.Her B.Him C.He D.Its

6 Pronoun and Antecedents What is the antecedent of the pronoun its in the sentence? Leonard thinks Sheldon sounds like a screeching bird sitting in its nest. A.Sheldon B.Sitting C.Bird D.Nest

7 A pronoun should agree in gender with its antecedent. For example: Correct - Bernadette told Howard she had finished her experiment. Incorrect - Bernadette told Howard she had finished its experiment.

8 A pronoun should agree in gender with its antecedent. Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun. Bernadette said _____ boyfriend was not flying into outer space. A.His B.Her C.Hers D.Their

9 A pronoun should agree in gender with its antecedent. What is the antecedent of the pronoun her in the sentence? Bernadette said her boyfriend was not flying into outer space. A.boyfriend B.Bernadette C.outer space D.flying

10 A pronoun should agree in gender with its antecedent. Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun Rajesh likes to sing in Sheldon's apartment when ____ is not home. A.She B.It's C.They D.He

11 A pronoun should agree in gender with its antecedent. What is the antecedent of the pronoun he? Rajesh likes to sing in Sheldon's apartment when he is not home. A.Rajeseh B.Home C.Sheldon D.Apartment

12 A pronoun should agree with its antecedent in number. For example: Correct - You may buy a belt buckle like Howard's if you want it. Incorrect - You may buy a belt buckle like Howard's if you want them.

13 A pronoun should agree with its antecedent in number. Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun. You can have the last egg roll if you really want ___. A.Those B.It C.Its D.Them

14 A pronoun should agree with its antecedent in number. What is the antecedent of the pronoun it? You can have the last egg roll if you really want it. A.Egg roll B.You C.Really D.Can have

15 Use singular pronoun when using words such as anybody, someone, either, neither, anyone, someone, one, everything, and something. For example: AnyONE who needs answers may visit Sheldon Cooper's office at HIS or HER scheduled time. EveryTHING in his office is ITS place. ONE of the professors needs HIS or HER own iPad to help Sheldon finish his presentation.

16 Use singular pronoun when using words such as anybody, someone, either, neither, anyone, someone, one, everything, and something. Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun. Did ________ tell them the party is really on Friday? A.Everything B.Anyone C.Something D.Neither

17 Use singular pronoun when using words such as anybody, someone, either, neither, anyone, someone, one, everything, and something. Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun. Each of the professors at the university needs _________ own office space. A.Their B.Them C.His D.His or Her

18 Use a plural pronoun when using words such both, few, many, and several. For example: SEVERAL of their friends are missing THEIR Star Wars figurines. A FEW of the students left THEIR papers at school. BOTH of the students needed to pass THEIR tests to pass the class.

19 Use a plural pronoun when using words such both, few, many, and several. Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun. Several people like to play ______ videos games after school or work. A.His B.Its C.Their D.Them

20 Use a plural pronoun when using words such both, few, many, and several. Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun. A few of the audience members thought ____________ relationship would not last.

21 When using words such as more, most, any, all, none, and some use either a singular or plural pronoun depending on the meaning in the sentence. For example: MOST of the costumes were not in THEIR sizes. NONE of the office furniture was in ITS correct place. ALL of Sheldon's toys are put away in THEIR spots.

22 When using words such as more, most, any, all, none, and some use either a singular or plural pronoun depending on the meaning in the sentence. Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun. Some of the people might not understand what _____ show is all about. A.This B.That C.These D.Those

23 Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun. Most of the audience members believe The Big Bang Theory is __________ favorite show. When using words such as more, most, any, all, none, and some use either a singular or plural pronoun depending on the meaning in the sentence.

24 Now let's practice!


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