An Introduction to Pronouns and Antecedents
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Today's activity will introduce you to pronouns and antecedents.
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Explain what a pronoun is.
- Give an example of a pronoun.
- Define antecedent.
- Identify the antecedent of a pronoun.
Don't be scared of the word "antecedent." It may sound tricky, but you are going to do great!
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What is wrong with this paragraph?
What is wrong with this paragraph?
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Identify the pronoun in the following sentence:
Laura remembered to bring her book to class today.
Identify the pronoun in the following sentence:
Laura remembered to bring her book to class today.
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Which pronoun fits in the blank to correctly complete the sentence?
Which pronoun fits in the blank to correctly complete the sentence?
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What is the antecedent of the pronoun "she" in the sentence below?
Kelly was so excited when she won the race.
What is the antecedent of the pronoun "she" in the sentence below?
Kelly was so excited when she won the race.
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Identify the pronoun in the sentence below.
After Sydney finished practice, she relaxed with a great book.
Identify the pronoun in the sentence below.
After Sydney finished practice, she relaxed with a great book.
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Identify the antecedent of the pronoun "she" in the sentence below.
After Sydney finished practice, she relaxed with a great book.
Identify the antecedent of the pronoun "she" in the sentence below.
After Sydney finished practice, she relaxed with a great book.
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Identify the pronouns in the sentence below. (Hint: you should choose more than one answer.)
Peyton is a great football player, and his coach wants him to try out for the varsity team.
Identify the pronouns in the sentence below. (Hint: you should choose more than one answer.)
Peyton is a great football player, and his coach wants him to try out for the varsity team.
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Type the pronoun that correctly fills in the blank to complete the sentence:
The ball flew by Mr. Wilson and barely missed ______________.
Type the pronoun that correctly fills in the blank to complete the sentence:
The ball flew by Mr. Wilson and barely missed ______________.
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Type the antecedent of the pronoun that you added to the sentence below:
The ball flew by Mr. Wilson and barely missed ______________.
Type the antecedent of the pronoun that you added to the sentence below:
The ball flew by Mr. Wilson and barely missed ______________.
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Type the pronoun that correctly fills in the blank to complete the sentence:
Salmon are born in freshwater streams, but most spend ______________ lives in the ocean.
Type the pronoun that correctly fills in the blank to complete the sentence:
Salmon are born in freshwater streams, but most spend ______________ lives in the ocean.
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Type the antecedent of the pronoun that you added to the sentence below:
Salmon are born in freshwater streams, but most spend ______________ lives in the ocean.
Type the antecedent of the pronoun that you added to the sentence below:
Salmon are born in freshwater streams, but most spend ______________ lives in the ocean.
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What is one thing that stands out to you as important from the video?
What is one thing that stands out to you as important from the video?