What are the rules of pronoun antecedent and give 2 examples for each rule?

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There is only one rule for the relationship between pronoun and antecedent; the rule is called pronoun-antecedent agreement.

The rule says that a pronoun must agree with its antecedent in number and gender.

Number = singular or plural

Gender = male, female, or neuter

Examples:

  • When George got to 19th Street, he got off the train. (the pronoun 'he' is gender male and singular)
  • Fran and Frank came to visit and brought the baby with them. (the pronoun 'them' is used for male and/or female and plural)
  • Anna made cookies for hergrandchildren. (the pronoun 'her' is gender female and singular)
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