Grammar - pronoun - test Flashcards

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What is pronoun/antecedent agreement?

A

It is the grammatical rule that a pronoun must agree in number and gender with its antecedent.

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True or False: A singular antecedent requires a plural pronoun.

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False

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3
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Fill in the blank: The pronoun ‘they’ is typically used for a __________ antecedent.

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plural

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4
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What is an antecedent?

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An antecedent is the noun or noun phrase that a pronoun refers to.

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5
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Choose the correct pronoun: Everyone should bring __________ own lunch.

A

their

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6
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True or False: The pronoun ‘he’ can refer to both males and females.

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False

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What is the rule for pronouns when the antecedent is a collective noun?

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Collective nouns can take either singular or plural pronouns depending on whether the group acts as a unit or as individuals.

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8
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Fill in the blank: The word ‘each’ takes a __________ pronoun.

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singular

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9
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Which is correct: The team has won its game or The team has won their game?

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The team has won its game.

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10
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What pronoun should be used for a non-binary antecedent?

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They

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Choose the correct pronoun: Neither of the boys has finished __________ homework.

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his

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True or False: The antecedent and pronoun must agree in person.

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True

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13
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What is the significance of pronoun/antecedent agreement?

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It ensures clarity and prevents confusion in writing.

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Fill in the blank: If a pronoun refers to a company, it is usually treated as a __________ noun.

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singular

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15
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Choose the correct pronoun: Each student must submit __________ paper by Friday.

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his or her

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16
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What is an example of a plural antecedent?

17
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True or False: The pronoun ‘it’ can refer to both animate and inanimate objects.

18
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Fill in the blank: The pronoun ‘somebody’ takes a __________ pronoun.

19
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What do you call a pronoun that does not refer to a specific person or thing?

A

Indefinite pronoun

20
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Choose the correct pronoun: All of the cats have lost __________ collars.

21
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What is a common mistake regarding pronoun/antecedent agreement?

A

Using a plural pronoun with a singular antecedent.

22
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Fill in the blank: When using ‘either…or’ or ‘neither…nor’, the pronoun should agree with the __________ antecedent.

23
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True or False: A group of people can be referred to as ‘they’ regardless of the context.

24
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What should you consider when determining the correct pronoun for a gender-neutral antecedent?

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The preferences of the individual, if known.

25
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Choose the correct pronoun: A doctor must ensure that __________ patients receive the best care.

A

his or her

26
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What happens if a pronoun does not agree with its antecedent?

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It can lead to ambiguity and confusion in the sentence.

27
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Fill in the blank: The pronoun ‘few’ takes a __________ verb.