WRITING-SV&PA Agreement Flashcards
A singular pronoun is used with
Plural pronoun is used with
a singular antecedent.
a plural antecedent.
Example: Sam saw his own reflection.
Two or more singular antecedents joined by AND use
A plural pronoun
Example: Sam and Joe saw their own reflection.
If the word EACH or EVERY comes before antecedents joined by AND it uses a
Singular pronoun – no matter how many things are listed
Example: Each of the boys saw his own reflection.
Rule for:
Either/or
Neither/nor
Not only/but also
The antecedent closest to where the pronoun will go determines whether the pronoun is plural or singular
Ex. Neither the twins nor Sam saw his own reflection.
Neither Sam or the twins saw their own reflection.
Indefinite pronouns are always _________ although they may seem _________.
Singular, plural
Examples: each, either, neither, anyone, anything, no one, something, someone.
No one saw his or her own reflection.
Interrupting phrases distract from the actual antecedent.
Example: The boys, as well as Sam, saw their own reflection.
Companies, organizations, departments, and school names are…
Singular
Example: Windham high school saw it’s own reflection
