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Which rule applies when a singular pronoun is used with antecedents joined by 'or' or 'nor'?
What is the antecedent in the sentence: 'Neither Anna nor Sarah brought her book to class'?
Which type of pronoun is 'who' classified as?
Which of the following sentences illustrates the use of a reflexive noun?
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When using plural personal pronouns, what is required regarding the antecedents?
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Which pronoun represents the doer of an action?
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What type of pronouns are 'this', 'these', 'that', and 'those'?
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In a persuasive text, what is the purpose of a thesis statement?
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Which pronoun indicates possession?
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What is the role of counter-arguments in a persuasive text?
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Study Notes
Indefinite Pronouns
- Indefinite pronouns refer to unspecified nouns, such as anybody, each, somewhere, anything, none, and several.
- An antecedent is the noun a pronoun refers to, for example, in "The boy threw his ball," "boy" is the antecedent.
Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement Rules
- Singular Rule: A singular pronoun should match with singular antecedents connected by "or" or "nor."
- Plural Rule: A plural personal pronoun is required for two or more antecedents connected by "and."
- Compound Antecedents: When joined by "or" or "nor," if any part is plural, the pronoun must be plural as well (e.g., "Neither the cat nor the dogs finished their food.").
- Gender Agreement: The pronoun must agree with the noun’s gender, such as he/him for masculine and she/her for feminine.
- Number, Person, and Gender: A pronoun must align with its antecedent in these attributes.
Kinds of Pronouns
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Personal Pronouns: Specific references to persons or things; types include:
- Subjective: I, you, he, she, it, we, they
- Objective: me, you, he, him, her, us, them
- Possessive: mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours
- Relative Pronouns: Introduce dependent clauses and refer to antecedents, e.g. who, whom, whose, which, that.
- Interrogative Pronouns: Used for asking questions, including who, whom, whose, what, which.
- Demonstrative Pronouns: This, these, that, those; refer to specific items or persons.
Reflexive and Intensive Nouns
- Reflexive Nouns: Indicate the subject and object are the same, e.g. “I cut myself with a knife.”
- Intensive Nouns: Emphasize the subject, e.g. “I myself went to the principal’s office.”
Features of Persuasive Text
- Purpose of Persuasion: Aims to influence beliefs or behaviors.
- Thesis Statement: Central argument summarizing the text.
- Evidence: Supports claims with credible, relevant details.
- Counter Arguments: Address opposing views to bolster one's argument.
- Call to Action: Encourages specific actions, ensuring clarity and impact in the conclusion.
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