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Pronoun-antecedent Disagreement - Darton College

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“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)

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