Most indefinite pronouns don't use an antecedent.
The first person pronouns I, me, you, we, us, rarely use an antecedent; the speaker and listener know who they are.
An antecedent is not used when the noun represented by the pronoun is known to the speaker and the listener.
When it is unclear what the antecedent of a pronoun is, it's calleda pronoun-antecedent error.
"In the sentence below, identify the pronoun and its antecedent?"In this sentence the pronoun is its.The antecedent for the possessive adjective its is the noun pronoun.
The antecedent for the relative pronoun 'who' is everyone, an indefinite pronoun.
The grammatical term for the word/s to which a pronoun refers is the antecedent.
The antecedent of the pronoun "he" is Michael.When the teacher arrived, she found the students sitting at their desks, quietly reading.Teacher is the antecedent of the pronoun "she".Students is the antecedent of the pronoun "their".
The pronoun "it" in the sentence "It is raining outside" does not have a specific antecedent.
It is the pronoun's antecedent.
There is often no antecedent for an indefinite pronoun.For Example:"You may have some, there is more in the kitchen." (In this sentence, there is no antecedent for either pronoun, the speaker and the listener know what is being discussed.)"You may bring anyone you wish." (There is no antecedent for the pronoun, the listener has to consider who that person may be.)"Someone left a watch in the rest room." (There is no antecedent for the pronoun because the person is unknown.)"We're expecting five people but none have arrived yet." (The antecedent is the noun people.)
When it is unclear what the antecedent of a pronoun is, it's calleda pronoun-antecedent error.
Pronoun: he Antecedent: John
A pronoun that has the same gender and number as its antecedent is called pronoun-antecedent agreement.
A pronoun antecedent is the noun or pronoun that a pronoun replaces. Here are some example sentences:Jack made the cake. He likes to bake. (the noun 'Jack' is the antecedent of the pronoun 'he')What is the time? It's four o'clock. (the noun 'time' is the antecedent of the pronoun 'it')I made the dress myself. (the pronoun 'I' is the antecedent of the pronoun 'myself')When the twins dress alike, I can't tell themapart. (the noun 'twins' is the antecedent of the pronoun 'them')If you and I work together, we can finish on time. (the pronouns 'you and I' are the antecedents of the pronoun 'we')Mom likes fresh flowers. These are her favorite. (the noun 'mom' is the antecedent of the pronoun 'her')Mom likes fresh flowers. These are her favorite. (the noun 'flowers' is the antecedent of the pronoun 'these')Dad got up at six and made himself some breakfast. (the noun 'dad' is the antecedent of the pronoun 'himself')When ducks are migrating, they will stop to rest on the pond. (the noun 'ducks' is the antecedent of the pronoun 'they')The teacher who assigned the work should answer your questions. (the noun 'teacher' is the antecedent of the pronoun 'who')
To find a pronoun's antecedent, look for the noun that the pronoun is referring to in the sentence. The antecedent will typically precede the pronoun and the pronoun will be used to replace or refer back to the antecedent in the sentence.
It is the pronoun, and the antecedent is shadow.You is also a pronoun, and the antecedent is the reader.
The answer is ANTECEDENT. The antecedent is the noun or pronoun that a pronoun replaces.Example: When George got to 19th Street, he got off the train.the noun "George" is the antecedent of the pronoun "he."
The antecedent is the noun or pronoun that a pronoun is replacing. For example:When George got to 19th Street, he got off the train. ("George" is the antecedent of the pronoun "he.")
"In the sentence below, identify the pronoun and its antecedent?"In this sentence the pronoun is its.The antecedent for the possessive adjective its is the noun pronoun.