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The sentence is an example of an improper pronoun-antecedent reference. It is not clear who the pronoun 'his' refers to, Jim or Don.

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What correctly explains a pronouns antecedent?

The pronoun antecedent is the noun or pronoun that a pronoun replaces.The noun antecedent precedes the pronoun in the same sentence, a previous sentence, or is known to the speaker and those spoken to.For example:"When George got to 19th Street, he got off the train." (the noun "George" is the antecedent of the pronoun "he.")


What is the antecedent of the pronoun 'it' in Although it was old and needed a lot of work Carla knew this was the house for her?

The antecedent is "this". Strictly, the "ante" in "antecedent" means "before", and so the antecedent should be in an earlier sentence. But this sentence uses an inversion: "it" comes before the explanation of what "it" is. So there does not need to be an earlier sentence. In fact, this sentence about Carla could even be the first sentence in a novel.


When should a pronoun antecedent come?

The pronoun antecedent is the noun or pronoun that the pronoun replaces. The noun either precedes the pronoun in the same sentence, a previous sentence, or is known to the speaker and those spoken to. The antecedent of a simple non-reflexive pronoun should precede it, but it should not be within the same clause as the pronoun. For example, the "he" in the sentence "Robert was not sure what he should say" could be referring both to Robert, in which case "Robert" is the antecedent of "he" or to some other male supplied by the context. However, the "he" in "He was not sure what Robert should say" cannot be referring to the Robert in the sentence and rather must be referring to someone supplied by the context. Interrogative pronouns introduce a question and are traditionally the first word in a sentence. The antecedent will be the answer to the question. For example: "Who is in charge here?", "The manager is in charge." The noun "manager" is the antecedent of the pronoun "who." The demonstrative pronouns often precede the antecedent; for example, "This is my mother." or "Those are my favorite." The noun "mother" is the antecedent of the pronoun "this," and the noun "favorite" is the antecedent of the pronoun "those." There are occasions when no antecedent is used at all. These occasions include when first- and second-person personal pronouns are used; when the person or thing spoken about is known to the speaker and listener; when the antecedent is in the presence of the speaker and listener; or when the antecedent is indicated by gesture.


What is the antecedent of the pronoun in the sentence Listening attentively is a valuable skill Students should train themselves to do it effectively?

The antecedent is 'listening' (actually the noun phrase 'listening attentively') for the pronoun it. Listening is used in the sentence as a verbal noun (gerund).


How do you identify antecedents?

An antecedent is the noun in a sentence that a pronoun refers back to. To identify an antecedent, look for the pronoun in the sentence and then find the noun it is replacing. It's important to ensure that there is clarity and agreement between the pronoun and its antecedent for effective communication.


Where should a pronoun be placed in a sentence?

A pronoun should be placed in a sentence to replace a noun when it is clear to the reader/listener what or who the pronoun is referring to. The pronoun should be placed close to the noun it is replacing to avoid confusion and maintain clarity in the sentence.


What are the rules to remember the pronoun -anticident agreemnt?

The rule for 'pronoun-antecedent agreement' means ensuring that the pronoun used agrees in number (singular or plural) and gender (he, she, or it) with antecedent (the word that the pronoun is replacing).


When there is confusion about which antecedents a pronoun should replace it is called what?

When there is confusion about which antecedent a pronoun replaces, it is called an unclear pronoun antecedent reference.


When there is a confusion about which antecedent a pronoun should repalace it is called?

The term for this is a faulty reference. In good writing, the pronoun and its antecedent are always clearly related, and it is easy to discern the relationship between the two words.Using the correct pronoun is called pronoun-antecedent agreement.


Should the pronoun in a sentence come after the noun?

No, a pronoun can function in any part of a sentence. Sometimes the antecedent is not present in the sentence.Examples:The Browns came to visit and they brought the baby with them. (standard use, the antecedent 'Browns' comes before the pronouns 'they' and 'them')Whose truck is in the driveway? The plumber's truck is in the driveway. (the antecedent for an interrogative pronoun is often the answer to the question)Mine is the painting of oranges. (the antecedent 'painting' comes after the possessive pronoun 'mine', which is just as common as saying, "The painting of oranges is mine.")Those are mother's favorite flowers. (the antecedent 'flowers' comes after the demonstrative pronoun in the sentence)I would like some of these. (there is no antecedent for the demonstrative pronoun 'these'; the speaker is indicating by gesture or there is only one group of whatever 'these' are)I would like some of these. (there is no antecedent for the indefinite pronoun 'some', a word that is taking the place of a noun for an unnamed number or amount)They say it should rain today. (the pronoun 'they' is functioning as an indefinite pronoun, a word representing people in general; no antecedent is required)


What word means the word which pronoun refers?

The noun to which pronoun refers is called an antecedent. A pronoun should agree with its antecedent in number or gender.


Correct my sentence?

The corrected sentence should have verb-subject agreement as well as pronoun-antecedent agreement with no misplaced modifiers to be grammatically right.