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What is a antecedent of pronoun they?

To figure out the antecedent of the pronoun "they," you need to look for the noun or noun phrase that "they" refers to. Here's how you can find it:

* Look for the noun closest to "they" in the sentence. Often, the antecedent will be the noun phrase immediately before "they."

* Consider the context of the sentence. The antecedent may be mentioned earlier in the text or paragraph.

* Pay attention to singular and plural. "They" is a plural pronoun, so its antecedent must also be plural.

Example:

* Sentence: The students were excited about the field trip. They packed their bags and waited eagerly for the bus.

* Antecedent: The students

Here's a common error:

* Incorrect: The dog wagged its tail. They were happy to see their owner.

* Correct: The dogs wagged their tails. They were happy to see their owner.

Let me know if you have a specific sentence in mind, and I can help you identify the antecedent!

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