Pronoun Antecedent Agreement In English

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Let us understand what is a Pronoun and an Antecedent with examples?

What is Pronoun?

A pronoun replaces a noun sometimes pointing to a noun

Example #1

He is driving a car through the jungle.
Reasoning: The word “he” is a pronoun because it takes the place of a person (e.g., agrain, gorgee, helen).

Example #2

The weather is great today; let’s make the most of it by going shopping.
Reasoning: The word “it” is a pronoun because it refers to the weather.

What is antecedent?

An antecedent is a noun or pronoun in which a particular noun or pronoun is referred. It usually goes before the pronoun (“ante” means before).

Example #1

Even though the party was fun, it was crowded.
Reasoning: “It” is the pronoun because it refers to the noun “party.” And “party” is the antecedent because “party” is the noun to which “it,” the pronoun, refers.

Example #2

People often like parties because they get to see old friends.
Reasoning: “They” refers to “people” and is, therefore, the pronoun. “People” is the antecedent because “people” is the noun to which “they” refers.

What is Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement?

Pronoun antecedent agreement means that a pronoun agrees with a number (referring to singular or plural) to a person (referring to the first, second, or third person) and its antonyms.

Let us do some exercise on Pronoun Antecedent Agreement where you need to fill the correct pronoun in each sentence below:

1. During the course of meeting, an employee may forget ______ (his/her or their) presentation. 
2. The King George team was opportunistic; _______ (it or they) took advantage of the situation.
3. A person checks ______ (his/her or their) opinion at the end of the session. 
4. The member of the organization put ____ (it’s or their) stamp as approved. 
5. If any one of the girl child needs a ride, _____ (she or they) can call me. 
6. When a person drinks ____ (he/she or they) may drive poorly. 
7. If the directors control the company, _____ (it or they) may ask for a change. 
8. Neither the captain nor the ship attendants gave _____ (his/her or their) any opinion on damages. 
9. Each of these companies had___ (it’s or their) books audited. 
10. Some of the Japan has lost _____ (it’s or their) luster.