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Can everything take either the singular form or the plural form depending on the antecedent?
The indefinite pronoun 'everything' is a singular form. Example: Everything is gone. Everything was washed away in the flood.
What pronoun can be either the singular form or the plural form depending on the antecedent?
The second person, personal pronoun you can take the place of a singular noun or a plural noun.Examples:Jack, I made lunch for you. (singular, takes the place of the noun 'Jack')Jack and Jill, I made lunch for you. (plural, takes the place of the nouns 'Jack' and 'Jill')Children, I made lunch for you. (plural, takes the place of the plural noun 'children')
What kind of pronoun should be used with a plural noun?
A plural pronoun takes the place of a plural noun, or two or more nouns.For example:When George got to 19th Street, he got off the train. (the singular noun "George" is the antecedent of the singular pronoun "he.")I bought some lilacs for mother. They are her favorite flower. (the plural noun "lilacs" is the antecedent of the plural pronoun "they")I bought some lilacs for mother. They are herfavorite flower. (the singular noun 'mother' is the antecedent of the singular pronoun 'her')My niece and nephew are coming to visit. I'm taking them to see a movie. (the compound subject 'niece and nephew' is the antecedent of the plural pronoun 'them')
What indicates if a pronoun is singular or plural?
The number (singular or plural) of a pronoun is determined by the antecedent (the noun or pronoun that the pronoun replaces).Is the antecedent singular, plural, or is it two or more nouns or pronouns?Some examples are:Bob bought a new car. He negotiated a good deal. (singular antecedent 'Bob'; singular pronoun 'he')The twins ate their lunch in the park. (plural antecedent 'twins'; plural pronoun 'their')Jack and Jane are coming to visit. They will stay for the weekend. (compound antecedent of two nouns 'Jack and Jane'; plural pronoun 'they')People from all over the world come to New York City. It is a true melting pot. (singular antecedent 'New York City'; singular pronoun 'it')Of course, it's best to learn which pronouns are singular or plural because not all pronouns have an antecedent.Some examples are:You must do the research yourself. (the pronouns 'you' and 'yourself' can be singular or plural, the only way to know is from the context of the situation, perhaps a teacher speaking to one student or to the whole class)Everyone will have a chance to speak. (this sentence doesn't give a clue if the indefinite pronoun 'everyone' is singular or plural; for example 'Everyone is getting a chance.' or 'Everyone are getting a chance.'; the only way to know is by learning the pronouns)
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).
Can everything take either the singular form or the plural form depending on the antecedent?
The indefinite pronoun 'everything' is a singular form. Example: Everything is gone. Everything was washed away in the flood.
What are the types of the number pronoun?
The number of a pronoun is singular or plural. A pronoun must agree with its antecedent in number. A singular antecedent requires a singular pronoun; a plural antecedent or a compound antecedent requires a plural pronoun.Examples:Jane is coming and she will bring the desert. (singular)Joe and Joan are coming and they will bring the beverages. (plural)Jim rides his bike to school. (singular)The boys on our block ride their bikes to school. (plural)The personal pronoun 'you' functions as both singular and plural: Jack, I've made lunch for you. (singular)Boys, I've made lunch for you. (plural)
Which antecedent-pronoun agreement considerations helps you make sure that a pronoun accurately represents whether its antecedent is singular or plural?
The pronoun antecedent is the noun, pronoun, or noun phrase that a pronoun replaces.The antecedent determines which pronoun is used in a sentence.A singular antecedent dictates using a singular pronoun.A plural or a compound antecedent dictates using a plural pronoun.For example:When George got to 19th Street, he got off the train. (the singular noun "George" is the antecedent of the singular pronoun "he.")I bought some lilacs for mother. They are her favorite flower. (the plural noun "lilacs" is the antecedent of the plural pronoun "they")I bought some lilacs for mother. They are herfavorite flower. (the singular noun 'mother' is the antecedent of the singular pronoun 'her')My niece and nephew are coming to visit. I'm taking them to see a movie. (the compound subject 'niece and nephew' is the antecedent of the plural pronoun 'them')
What pronoun can be either the singular form or the plural form depending on the antecedent?
The second person, personal pronoun you can take the place of a singular noun or a plural noun.Examples:Jack, I made lunch for you. (singular, takes the place of the noun 'Jack')Jack and Jill, I made lunch for you. (plural, takes the place of the nouns 'Jack' and 'Jill')Children, I made lunch for you. (plural, takes the place of the plural noun 'children')
Pronoun-antecedent agreement with indefinite pronouns Neither the mayor nor the council members have filed their reports?
Pronoun-verb agreement requires a correct match between a pronoun and a verb based on number (singular or plural).A singular pronoun requires a verb for a singular subject.Example: She is expected at noon. (singular subject pronoun)A plural pronoun requires a verb for a plural subject.Example: They are expected at noon. (plural subject pronoun)
Is neither singular or plural?
The indefinite pronoun 'neither' is singular and takes a singular verb form. Example: Neither is right for you.
What does not have an error with pronoun antecedent agreement?
When the number (singular or plural) and the gender (male, female, or neuter) of the pronoun agree with the antecedent, there is no error.
What kind of pronoun should be used with a plural noun?
A plural pronoun takes the place of a plural noun, or two or more nouns.For example:When George got to 19th Street, he got off the train. (the singular noun "George" is the antecedent of the singular pronoun "he.")I bought some lilacs for mother. They are her favorite flower. (the plural noun "lilacs" is the antecedent of the plural pronoun "they")I bought some lilacs for mother. They are herfavorite flower. (the singular noun 'mother' is the antecedent of the singular pronoun 'her')My niece and nephew are coming to visit. I'm taking them to see a movie. (the compound subject 'niece and nephew' is the antecedent of the plural pronoun 'them')
What is singular or plural?
Singular means just 1 thing and plural mean two or more things. For example: singular-cow, plural-cows. Perhaps you are asking if the interrogative pronoun 'what' is singular or plural. The pronoun 'what' can represent a singular or plural answer so it is neither neither because the quantity is unknown when the question is asked.
What indicates if a pronoun is singular or plural?
The number (singular or plural) of a pronoun is determined by the antecedent (the noun or pronoun that the pronoun replaces).Is the antecedent singular, plural, or is it two or more nouns or pronouns?Some examples are:Bob bought a new car. He negotiated a good deal. (singular antecedent 'Bob'; singular pronoun 'he')The twins ate their lunch in the park. (plural antecedent 'twins'; plural pronoun 'their')Jack and Jane are coming to visit. They will stay for the weekend. (compound antecedent of two nouns 'Jack and Jane'; plural pronoun 'they')People from all over the world come to New York City. It is a true melting pot. (singular antecedent 'New York City'; singular pronoun 'it')Of course, it's best to learn which pronouns are singular or plural because not all pronouns have an antecedent.Some examples are:You must do the research yourself. (the pronouns 'you' and 'yourself' can be singular or plural, the only way to know is from the context of the situation, perhaps a teacher speaking to one student or to the whole class)Everyone will have a chance to speak. (this sentence doesn't give a clue if the indefinite pronoun 'everyone' is singular or plural; for example 'Everyone is getting a chance.' or 'Everyone are getting a chance.'; the only way to know is by learning the pronouns)
Is anonymous a plural?
Anonymous is an adjective. It is neither singular nor plural.
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).
