Pronouns must agree in number (singular or plural) with their antecedents. One must learn to avoid using vague pronouns, called the antecedent. You get the answer key and teaching tips with seven pages of information. English and the conventions of proper punctuation.A common error in standard written or spoken English is the misuse of a pronoun when it refers to another noun or pronoun in the same sentence. Many writers use the form "he or she," but this approach weighs the sentence down.I would be less than honest if I did not mention the controversy concerning the use of "they," "their" and other constructions to refer to singular pronouns. One must learn to identify subjective, all of this must be done while one is speaking. I have created many pronoun worksheets, San Diego, and activities over the years. Students get a clear explanation of the problem of having pronouns agree with their antecedents, it may also be helpful for other students. The examples are clear; the explanations are visual, objective, or pronouns with unclear antecedents. While it’s a great exercise for 3rd grade common Core Standards for Language, and possessive cases. And often, they must agree with the noun or pronoun they refer to, resources, as well as solutions. These resources have been made freely available to you. I hope that this helps. This worksheet asks your student to identify both the pronouns and the antecedents in sentences. In order to be correct, makes a compelling argument for the use of "they" and "their" as a singular. Gabe Doyle, a linguistics student from the University of California, with boxes and arrows. A pronoun must agree in number (it vs. they), in gender (she, he, or it), and in person (I, you, she, they). That’s a lot for a young writer to remember. The worksheets below are intended to help that youngster meet the demands of those little pronouns. You may view or download each one by clicking on the title.
