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Writing (002)
 
Purpose, Audience, Organization, and Development
 
Understand Problems in Sentence Formation
 
Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics
Pronouns
Adverbs and Adjectives
Words that Sound Alike
Common Spelling Errors
Capitalization
Punctuation
Missing or Misplaced Apostrophes
 
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Understand Conventions of Standard Written English Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics

Identify and Edit Errors in the Standard Use of Pronouns

An antecedent is a noun or pronoun which is referred to later in the sentence as a pronoun. To be in agreement, singular antecedents require singular pronouns and plural antecedents require plural pronouns.

In the example below, "Everyone" is a singular antecedent. Consequently, the pronoun "their" which is plural needs to be replaced by "his or her."

Incorrect: Everyone must do their work.

Correct: Everyone must do his or her work.

1) In the sentence below, find the error in agreement between pronoun and antecedent. Then write a corrected sentence. Click here when you are finished.

Many of the students were trying to answer his study questions.

2) In the sentence below, find the error in agreement between pronoun and antecedent. Then write a corrected sentence. Click here when you are finished.

Neither John nor Mark has completed their study of English.

3) In the sentence below, find the error in agreement between pronoun and antecedent. Then write a corrected sentence. Click here when you are finished.

Either the coach or the players can set the argument straight by telling his opinion.

4) In the sentence below, find the error in agreement between pronoun and antecedent. Then write a corrected sentence. Click here when you are finished.

The group is planning their picnic.