Pronoun-antecedent Disagreement - Darton College

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Masculine pronouns must refer to masculine<strong>antecedent</strong>s:◦ Jimmy has improved his grades during the lastsemester. (masculine)◦ Nora considers herself an outstanding athlete.(feminine)◦ The tree casts its long shadow over the pavement.(neutral)
“Person” indicates whether a pronoun refers topeople who speak in first person (“I” or “we”),second person (“you”), or third person (“he,” “she,”“it,” or “they”).◦ I convinced myself to improve my health by walking more.(first person singular)◦ We convinced ourselves to improve our health by walkingmore. (first person plural)◦ Do you understand your new tasks? (second personsingular or plural)◦ Danny is convinced that the blue scarf is his. (third personsingular)◦ Emma and John designed the Chapter 1 quiz bythemselves. (third person plural)
Page 1 and 2: Online Writing CenterDarton State C
Page 4 and 5: Possessive pronounsMy (mine), your
Page 6 and 7: Singular pronouns MUST refer to sin
Page 10 and 11: Indefinite pronouns as antecedents
Page 12 and 13: Use a plural pronoun with compounda
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