Let's solve this worksheet step by step. The goal is to
identify the antecedent of each
bolded pronoun in the sentences. An antecedent is the noun (or noun phrase) that a pronoun refers to.
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🔹 Definitions Recap:
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Pronoun: A word that replaces a noun.
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Antecedent: The noun that the pronoun replaces.
Example from the worksheet:
> "Linda loves tomatoes. She eats a lot of them."
→ "She" refers to
Linda → antecedent =
Linda
→ "Them" refers to
tomatoes → antecedent =
tomatoes
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Now, let’s go through each sentence:
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1.
I read the story, so I know what happens in it.
- Bolded pronoun:
it
- "It" refers to
the story
✔ Antecedent: the story
2.
I asked Marcia to help me, and she said yes.
- Bolded pronoun:
she
- "She" refers to
Marcia
✔ Antecedent: Marcia
3.
The leaves on this tree are changing; they are pretty.
- Bolded pronoun:
they
- "They" refers to
the leaves
✔ Antecedent: the leaves
4.
My purse is brown, but I carry it when I wear black shoes.
- Bolded pronoun:
it
- "It" refers to
my purse
✔ Antecedent: my purse
5.
Ellis and Carter don’t like tests, but they do well on them.
- Bolded pronoun:
they
- "They" refers to
Ellis and Carter
✔ Antecedent: Ellis and Carter
6.
Jane is sick, so she won’t be in school today.
- Bolded pronoun:
she
- "She" refers to
Jane
✔ Antecedent: Jane
7.
Kevin got a new job, and today is his last day at work.
- Bolded pronoun:
his
- "His" refers to
Kevin
✔ Antecedent: Kevin
8.
I bought a dozen bells, and I put them on my dog’s collar.
- Bolded pronoun:
them
- "Them" refers to
a dozen bells
✔ Antecedent: a dozen bells
9.
I travel on back roads; they are usually clearer.
- Bolded pronoun:
they
- "They" refers to
back roads
✔ Antecedent: back roads
10.
Gina is a jealous friend; she gets upset with me often.
- Bolded pronoun:
she
- "She" refers to
Gina
✔ Antecedent: Gina
11.
The red and blue shoes are expensive. I can’t afford them.
- Bolded pronoun:
them
- "Them" refers to
the red and blue shoes
✔ Antecedent: the red and blue shoes
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
the story
2.
Marcia
3.
the leaves
4.
my purse
5.
Ellis and Carter
6.
Jane
7.
Kevin
8.
a dozen bells
9.
back roads
10.
Gina
11.
the red and blue shoes
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📝 Explanation Summary:
Each pronoun must clearly refer back to a specific noun earlier in the sentence or paragraph. We look for logical connections in meaning and number (singular/plural), gender (if applicable), and proximity.
For example:
- "they" usually refers to plural nouns like "leaves", "bells", or "roads".
- "she" and "her" refer to female individuals like "Marcia", "Jane", "Gina".
- "it" refers to singular things, like "story", "purse".
This helps avoid confusion and ensures clarity in writing.
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of antecedent worksheet.
