Pronouns and Antecedents Flashcards
1
Q
What is an Antecedent?
A
Is the noun to which the pronoun refers to.
2
Q
Can an adjective be the antecedent of the pronoun?
A
No - only if it’s possible can the adjective be an antecedent
3
Q
Pronouns that refer to “each” or “every” must always be singular or plural
A
Singular
4
Q
Are pronouns that refer to entire clauses correct?
A
No
5
Q
What are demonstrative pronouns?
A
A pronoun that takes the place and always stands alone
6
Q
Name some demonstrative pronoun?
A
“That”, “This” “Those”, “These”
7
Q
What does the expletive “it” do?
A
“It” can often stand in for something that appears later in the sentence.
