Handout

Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

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Nothing ruins a good sentence like a disagreement between a pronoun and its antecedent! Clear up awkward phrasing in your learners' writing with a helpful reference sheet that notes correct and incorrect ways to use singular pronouns.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Have learners keep a copy of the sheet in their language arts binder for quick reference
  • Use in an introductory lecture on pronoun-antecedent agreement
Classroom Considerations
  • Does not include exercises for learners to practice their skills
  • Contains color which may obscure text if printed in black and white
Pros
  • Uses sentences with science content as examples
  • Provides a word bank with common singular pronouns, including anybody, anything, and everyone
Cons
  • None