Here`s what the mechanics of the sentence look like: In this sentence, the pronoun is called its SPEAKER because it refers to it. Description: This is A because it is the best revision of a pronoun-precursor agreement. However, as you may have noticed, the phrase “he or she” (and its other forms) can often make your sentences awkward. When this happens, it may be best to revise your sentences to have plural precursors. Since “he or she” is clumsy, you will often see problems like this: There are two names in this sentence: John and Man. A pronoun can also refer to an earlier noun or pronoun in the sentence. Note: Example #1, with the plural precursor closer to the pronoun, produces a smoother sentence than example #2 that forces the use of the singular “her or her”. In the second sentence (Susan assigned the task to you and me), the two pronouns are the subject of the sentence, so in the case of the object, they should be: “Susan assigned the task to you and me.” If you perform this module in your free time, you will have completed the learning unit to avoid problems with the pronoun – historical agreement. To understand the previous agreement of pronouns, you must first understand pronouns. Rewrite the following sentence in the space provided and first replace the subject name Laura with a subject pronoun. Then replace the object name Amy with an object pronoun.

Here are nine pronoun precursor agreement rules. These rules refer to the rules found in the subject-verb correspondence. Each of these names can be replaced by a pronoun. When we replace John (the subject of the sentence) with a pronoun, we choose it, a subject pronoun. In the first movement, Zechariah is singular, third person and masculine. The pronouns he and himself are also singular, in the third person and masculine, so they agree. In the second movement, the Finnegans is plural and third person. The pronoun is also plural and third person. As you can see, he or she agrees with the indefinite pronoun in the first sentence. However, in the second sentence, the author moved them to the plural, although the author speaks of the same group of people. When writing, make sure your agreement is correct and consistent. Some of the most common pronoun errors occur when you decide between “you and me” and “you and me.” People often say things like, “You and I should go for a drink.” Or – if they think back to the rule that it should be “you and me” – they will say, “Susan has entrusted the task to you and me.

However, both sentences are false. Remember that whenever you use a pronoun, you need to make sure that you are using the correct case. 3. However, the following precursors of indefinite pronouns may be singular or plural, depending on how they are used in a sentence. In the sentence above, everything refers to the voters. Voters can be counted (1 voter, 2 voters, etc.). Therefore, the plural pronoun is the right speaker for everyone out there. Let`s take a look at the first sentence: “You and I should go out for a drink.” Both pronouns are the subject of the sentence, so in this case they should be, “You and I should go out for a drink.” These examples of sentences tell us important things about pronouns: marbles are countable; therefore, the sentence has a plural speaker pronoun. Some of the most delicate correspondences are with indefinite pronouns: some nouns that name groups may be singular or plural, depending on their meaning in individual sentences. When you select your pronoun, you should also make sure that you are using the correct case range of the pronoun. Remember that we have come to know three cases: subject, object and possessive.

The case of your pronoun must match its role in the sentence. For example, if your pronoun performs an action, it should be a subject: in this sentence, it is the precursor of the reference pronoun his. Think about these three important points about the pronoun prediction agreement when a group name is the precursor: Here, each member of the class is considered separately. The students in the class each submit a report. 8. Each or more has before a noun or set of nouns requires a singular speaker. If the two precursors of the noun are connected by and in the plural, then the reference pronoun is also PLURAL. However, things are not always that simple. Let`s take a look at a few examples where things are a little more confusing. 6.

Titles of sole proprietorships. (books, organizations, countries, etc.) Take a singular speaker. . 5. Collective nouns (group, jury, ensemble, team, etc.) can be singular or plural, depending on their meaning. Some indefinite pronouns seem to be as if they should be plural if they are really singular. 7. Plural form Subjects with a singular meaning take a singular speaker. (News, measles, mumps, physics, etc.) If you are doing this module as part of your lesson assignment, proceed to the post-test and follow the instructions found there. Look at the following examples to see how to choose the right pronoun for two precursors that are connected by and, or or or.

Of course, we can also make group names plural, usually by adding an s. . Again, this is a very simple journal entry, you can just imagine a skill you are good at and write if you have worked hard to become good in that skill (e.B. Drawing, writing, math, music, etc.) or it comes naturally (as a cool thing you can do with your body). You can do all this in 150 words. Just try to think of a talent, and even if you`re bad with that talent, just say you`re working hard to get good at it. Rule: A singular pronoun must replace a singular noun; a plural pronoun must replace a plural noun. .

When writing, make sure you use the right pronouns. When a pronoun corresponds to the person and the number of its predecessor, tell us it corresponds to it. Let`s look at some examples: However, the following guidelines can help us decide which reference pronoun corresponds to these noun precursors. Indefinite pronouns as precursors also pose a particular problem. C. A singular precursor followed by a plural precursor The way each individual speaks can tell us a lot about him. It tells us which groups they connect with, both ethnically and socially. 1. For precursors connected by and always choose a plural speaker pronoun. 2.

The following indefinite pronouns ALWAYS adopt speakers of plural pronouns. Example #2 (singular precursor closer to the pronoun): We must replace the singular subject noun, masculine, John, with the singular, male subject pronouns, He. We can replace the singular, the feminine object noun woman with the singular object pronoun, feminine, her. . We call President Lincoln the ANTECED because he stands before the pronoun that refers to it later. (ante = before) First, when we refer to the group as a whole and therefore as a unified entity, we consider the noun as a singular. In this case, we use a singular speaker pronoun. . 2. Group names, which members consider to be individuals of the group, take plural speaker pronouns. We don`t talk or write like that.

We automatically replace Lincoln`s name with a pronoun. More naturally, we say. In the above examples, C and D are the most difficult because the precursors have both a singular noun and a plural noun. Remember these two guidelines. Three words describe the properties of the pronoun he. Select the right ones, then click “Send” and check your answers. Some of them may seem more “singular” than others, but they are all technically singular. Therefore, the use of “he or she” is correct (while it is false). On the other hand, if we really refer to individuals with the group, then we look at the plural noun.

In this case, we use a plural speaker pronoun. Half of the zoo`s tigers eat raw meat at lunch. . 1. When two or more precursors of singular nouns are traversed and connected, they form a PLURAL precursor. (1 + 1 = 2) A speaker pronoun coincides with its personal pronoun precursor. Should you be the one making that journal entry? this is called “Your Particular Talent or Skill.” Are you going to lie about your talent and make us believe a talent for you? 1. As a precursor, the indeterminate pronouns below ALWAYS adopt a singular pronoun speaker. 3. Plural group nouns meaning two or more groups assume plural speaker pronouns.

2. If two or more nominal precursors are connected by or not, choose a pronoun speaker that corresponds to the closest precursor to the VERB. . **You may want to look at the personal pronouns chart to see which presenters correspond to which predecessors. In this example, the jury acts as a unit; therefore, the pronoun of the speaker is singular. 1. Group names, which are considered individual units, adopt singular speaker pronouns. The pronoun his refers to President Lincoln. President Lincoln is the ANTECED of the pronoun his. Here are the personal pronouns.

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