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When you come in…
• Take out something to write with.• Write down the learning targets.
Today’s Learning Targets:• Understand the rules for pronoun/antecedent
agreement.• Write grammatically correct sentences using
the rules for P/A agreement.
PART I: Learning the Rules
As we move through the slides, take notes on your guided note sheet.
What is a Pronoun and Antecedent?
• Pronoun: A pronoun is a substitute for a noun. It refers to a person, place, thing, feeling, or quality but does not refer to it by its name.
• Antecedent: An antecedent is the word, phrase, or clause to which a pronoun refers.
• Example:Tom Brady made his debut in the year 2000.– Pronoun = his– Antecedent = Tom Brady
“his” is the pronoun referring to “Tom Brady,” the antecedent
Rules
• A pronoun must agree with its antecedent in three ways: – Person– Number (singular or plural)– Gender (masculine or feminine)
Agree by Person
• Example 1:– Sandra made her famous chocolate chip cookies for
her second period English class. (Sandra is a person, so “her” is more appropriate than
“it”)• Example 2:– When the toaster was finished toasting my bread,
its bell rang(The toaster is not a person, so “its” is more
appropriate than saying “his” or “hers”)
Agree by Number
• If the subject is singular, use a singular pronoun– Example 1: My dog fell asleep on her pillow. – Singular Pronouns: he, she, its, his, her
• If the subject is plural, use a plural pronoun– Example 2: My dogs fell asleep on their pillow. – Plural Pronouns: we, they, their, our
Agree by Gender
• Example 1: Charles hit his head on the shelf.– Masculine subject = Masculine pronoun
• Example 2: Katie hit her head on the shelf. – Feminine subject = Feminine pronoun
Indefinite Pronouns
• Use singular pronouns to refer to indefinite pronouns such as anybody, anyone, anything, each, either, everybody, everything, nobody, somebody because they act as singular subjects.
Examples:– Each of the boys brought his own mitt.– One of the girls left her sweater on the bus.– Anyone who is going on the field trip needs to bring his
or her lunch.
Indefinite Pronouns (cont.’d)
• Use plural pronouns to refer to indefinite pronouns both, few, many, and several because they act as plural subjects
Examples:– Both of the candidates persuasively presented their
arguments.– Several of these coins are worth more than their
face values.
“Or” and “Nor”
• Use a singular pronoun to refer to two or more singular antecedents joined by or or nor.
Examples:– Either Reggie or Jason always finishes his geometry
homework in class.– Neither Stewie nor Brian thinks he should have to
clean up.
“And”
• Use a plural pronoun to refer to two or more antecedents joined by and.
Examples:• Joe and Juan will do their best to assist
you with buying a computer.• Angela and Andy are going to their
grandma’s house later today.
Part II: Pronoun Antecedent Agreement Game
• You are going to work in your groups• You will see a sentence pop up on the screen• You will decide, as a group, what word best
completes the sentence• Write the word on your whiteboard• Get a point for your team if you are correct!!!
During early rehearsals, an actor may forget (his or her, their) lines.
During early rehearsals, an actor may forget (his or her, their) lines.
The Washington team was opportunistic; (it, they) took advantage of every break.
The Washington team was opportunistic; (it, they) took advantage of every break.
A person needs to see (his or her, their) dentist twice per year.
A person needs to see (his or her, their) dentist twice per year.
The committee members put (its, their) signatures on the document.
The committee members put (its, their) signatures on the document.
If any one of the sisters needs a ride, (she, they) can call me.
If any one of the sisters needs a ride, (she, they) can call me.
When someone has been drinking, (he or she, they) may drive poorly.
When someone has been drinking, (he or she, they) may drive poorly.
If the board of directors controls the company, (it, they) may vote for a raise.
If the board of directors controls the company, (it, they) may vote for a raise.
Neither the pilot nor the attendants gave (his or her, their) opinion about the mishap.
Neither the pilot nor the attendants gave (his or her, their) opinion about the mishap.
Each of these companies had (its, their) books audited.
Each of these companies had (its, their) books audited.
Some of the china has lost (its, their) luster.
Some of the china has lost (its, their) luster.
Part III: Exit Slip
On a separate sheet of paper, rewrite these sentences with the correct pronoun.
1. We watched the cat and mouse as (it, they) scurried around the corner.
2. Unfortunately, the committee hasn’t started (its, their) search for a new president.
3. Neither of the children will do (his or her, their) work.
4. Captain Parker or his men were rescued on (his, their) fourth day at sea.