Antecedent/Pronoun Agreement

Flashcards covering vocabulary and key concepts related to antecedent/pronoun agreement in grammar.

Pronoun

A word used to stand for (or take the place of) a noun.

Antecedent

A word for which a pronoun stands; derived from 'ante' meaning 'before'.

Singular Pronoun

A pronoun that replaces a singular noun.

Plural Pronoun

A pronoun that replaces a plural noun.

Indefinite Pronoun

A pronoun that does not refer to a specific person or thing; examples include 'some', 'any', 'none', 'all', 'most'.

Compound Subjects

Subjects that are joined by 'and', which require a plural referent.

Agreement in Number

A rule stating that the pronoun must agree with its antecedent in number (singular/plural).

Gender in Pronouns

The gender of the pronoun—masculine, feminine, or neuter—must agree with the gender of its antecedent.

Compound Subjects with Or/Nor

In compound subjects joined by 'or' or 'nor', the pronoun agrees with the antecedent closer to the pronoun.

Common Core Standard CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.11-12.1

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.