Blogger Notes

The antecedent of a pronoun is the noun or another pronoun
for which the pronoun stands. When using pronouns, be
sure you are clear and be sure that your pronouns agree
with the nouns they replace. A pronoun agrees with its
antecedent in gender and number.

. Did Charis send her gift to you?
(Her agrees with Charis.)
. If you see my bag, please return it to me.
(It agrees with bag.)
. Tom and Stephen arrived early. They were given gifts.
(They agrees with Tom and Stephen.)

Exercises:

Directions:Read the following sentences carefully. On the
table below,write the pronouns in the first column
and their antecedents in the second column.

1.Piolo and Sam brought their dog to the veterinary doctor.
2.My mother is at home now. She is cooking our dinner.
3.My brother came today and brought his farm tools.
4.In our village, Mr.Abrasado is known for his charity works.
5.The boys have their tickets with them.
6.Nixon cleaned and washed his new motorcycle.
7.The eagles have fed their young.
8.Kim brought mangoes.They were all sweet.
9.Neneth woke up early to walk her dog.
10.Ariel placed his play station inside the room.

PRONOUNS ANTECEDENTS
1.________ ____________
2.________ ____________
3.________ ____________
4.________ ____________
5.________ ____________
6.________ ____________
7.________ ____________
8.________ ____________
9.________ ____________
10________ ____________