Use the pronoun that agrees with the antecedent

Key Notes :

Use the Pronoun That Agrees with the Antecedent ✨📝

What is a Pronoun? 🤔

A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun (the antecedent) so we don’t repeat it.

Example:

• Ravi is my friend. He is very smart. 👦➡️🧠

What is an Antecedent? 🏷️

The antecedent is the noun that the pronoun replaces.

Example:

• The dog barked loudly. It was scared. 🐶➡️😨

Agreement Rules ✅

a) Singular nouns → Singular pronouns 👤

• If the antecedent is singular, use a singular pronoun.
  Example:
• My sister loves reading. She reads every day. 📚👧

b) Plural nouns → Plural pronouns 👥

• If the antecedent is plural, use a plural pronoun.
  Example:
• The students are playing. They are having fun. 🏫⚽

c) Gender agreement ⚧

• Match he/him with male, she/her with female, and it with objects/animals.
  Example:
• Tom is kind. He helps everyone. 👦💖
• Lucy is kind. She helps everyone. 👧💖
• The cat is sleeping. It is tired. 🐱😴

Tricky Cases ⚠️

Collective nouns – can be singular or plural depending on meaning:

• The team is winning. It is strong. 🏆 (team as one unit)
• The team are arguing. They are upset. 😡 (team members individually)

Indefinite pronouns – usually singular:

• Everyone has finished. He or she can leave. 👤👤

Quick Tips 🏃‍♂️💡

• Find the antecedent first.
• Check if it is singular or plural.
• Check its gender.
• Match your pronoun accordingly.

Fun Examples with Emojis 🎉

• The teacher is happy. She is smiling. 👩‍🏫😊
• The books are new. They are colorful. 📚🌈
• My brother has a bike. He rides it fast. 🚴‍♂️💨
• The dog loves food. It is hungry. 🐕🍖