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The antecedent is the noun that a pronoun represents in the sentence. The stated antecedent is an antecedent that is actually in the sentence or a preceding sentence. Sometimes the antecedent is not stated, it is understood by the speaker and the listener. Examples:
Margaret made this cabinet herself. She is very handy with tools. The pronouns herself and she represent the stated antecedent Margaret.
This is the model car she was telling me about. The antecedent for the pronoun she is not stated, the speaker and the listener already know or understand who she is.
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What is a sentence with the word antecedent?
Antecedent means coming before something else. Oral storytelling is the antecedent to modern fiction.
What is the antecedent for they the cheerleaders?
If 'they' are the 'cheerleaders', then 'cheerleaders' is the noun antecedent. The antecedent is the noun (or pronoun) that a pronoun replaces.example: The cheerleaders are on the field and they are ready to perform.
Antecedent in a sentence?
The pronoun antecedent is the noun 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.For example:"When George got to 19th Street, he got off the train." "George" is the antecedent of the pronoun "he.""Students in on-line classes have to keep up with their assignments." The word "students" is the antecedent of the word "their."
What is a pronoun with no specific antecedent?
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.
What is the antecedent of the pronoun he in the following sentence After Michael went to the gym he had to go home to shower?
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".
In which sentence does the underlined pronoun have no stated antecedent?
Without a specific sentence provided, it's difficult to determine which pronoun is lacking a clear antecedent. Please provide a sentence to help clarify.
What are some examples of pronouns with their antecedent?
"He was tired." (Antecedent: John) "She is a doctor." (Antecedent: Sarah) "They are going to the store." (Antecedent: the children) "It is raining." (Antecedent: the weather)
How can you put antecedent in a sentence?
Antecedent
Noun for which a pronoun stands?
Antecedent.
What is a sentence with an antecedent?
I can assure you that your antecedent enjoyed no such privilege. This event has a colorful story regarding it's antecedent.
What is the noun a pronoun refers to?
It is the pronoun's antecedent.
What is the pronoun and antecedent for the question There they found her house complete with its original furnishings?
"There they found her house complete with itsoriginal furnishings."The sentence contains four pronouns as follows:there, a demonstrative pronoun with no antecedent in this sentence, which could be a location mentioned in a previous sentence, already known to the speaker and listener, or indicated by physical gesture.they, with no antecedent in the sentence; which can be a personal pronoun representing people mentioned in a previous sentence or known to the speaker and listener; or an indefinite pronoun used for 'people in general'.her, a possessive adjective with no antecedent in this sentence, which could be a person mentioned in a previous sentence or known to the speaker and listener.its, a possessive adjective describing the noun 'furnishings', the antecedent is house.
What part of speech is the word antecedent?
The word antecedent is a noun.
Which word is a pronoun and which is its antecedent Find the solution that lists the pronoun first and the antecedent second?
Pronoun: he Antecedent: John
What is a sentence with the word antecedent?
Antecedent means coming before something else. Oral storytelling is the antecedent to modern fiction.
A pronoun that has the same gender and number as its antecedent?
A pronoun that has the same gender and number as its antecedent is called pronoun-antecedent agreement.
What is the antecedent of the pronoun your?
The antecedent for the pronoun 'your' is the name of or a noun or pronoun for the person spoken to. When speaking to someone, the pronoun may not have an antecedent if the name of or noun for that person is not used. The pronoun 'your' can be singular or plural. Examples: Jane, I found your keys. ('Jane' is the antecedent) Excuse me miss, is this your bag? (the antecedent is 'miss') You can wear your green dress or your blue dress. (the antecedent is 'you') Your mother called. (no antecedent is used)
