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What are the 10 example of pronoun antecedent?

Here are 10 examples of pronoun-antecedent agreement, along with explanations:

1. The dog wagged its tail.

* Pronoun: its

* Antecedent: dog (singular, noun)

2. The children played with their toys.

* Pronoun: their

* Antecedent: children (plural, noun)

3. John finished his homework.

* Pronoun: his

* Antecedent: John (singular, noun)

4. The cat licked its paw.

* Pronoun: its

* Antecedent: cat (singular, noun)

5. The team celebrated its victory.

* Pronoun: its

* Antecedent: team (singular, noun)

6. The students raised their hands.

* Pronoun: their

* Antecedent: students (plural, noun)

7. The tree lost its leaves.

* Pronoun: its

* Antecedent: tree (singular, noun)

8. The birds built their nest in the tree.

* Pronoun: their

* Antecedent: birds (plural, noun)

9. The company announced its new product.

* Pronoun: its

* Antecedent: company (singular, noun)

10. The flowers bloomed in their full glory.

* Pronoun: their

* Antecedent: flowers (plural, noun)

Key Points:

* Agreement in Number: The pronoun and antecedent must agree in number (singular or plural).

* Agreement in Gender: The pronoun should match the gender of the antecedent (masculine, feminine, or neuter).

* Clarity: The antecedent should be clear and unambiguous. Avoid using pronouns that could refer to multiple possible antecedents.

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