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Which pronoun should be used with two or more singular antecedents joined by 'or' or 'nor'?
Which pronoun should be used with two or more singular antecedents joined by 'or' or 'nor'?
Which pronoun should be used with two or more antecedents joined by 'and'?
Which pronoun should be used with two or more antecedents joined by 'and'?
What should you do when the gender is not specified in a sentence?
What should you do when the gender is not specified in a sentence?
What type of pronoun should be used when the antecedent is a singular indefinite pronoun?
What type of pronoun should be used when the antecedent is a singular indefinite pronoun?
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In the sentence 'The student thanked his teacher through a simple gift', what should be done to make it gender-neutral?
In the sentence 'The student thanked his teacher through a simple gift', what should be done to make it gender-neutral?
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Study Notes
Pronoun Agreement with Antecedents
- When two or more singular antecedents are joined by 'or' or 'nor', the pronoun should be in the singular form.
- When two or more antecedents are joined by 'and', the pronoun should be in the plural form.
Gender-Neutral Language
- When the gender is not specified in a sentence, use the pronoun 'they' or rephrase the sentence to make it gender-neutral.
- To make a sentence gender-neutral,pluralize the antecedent or use a generic term that does not imply a specific gender.
Singular Indefinite Pronouns
- When the antecedent is a singular indefinite pronoun (e.g. 'everyone', 'someone', 'no one'), use the pronoun 'they' or 'their' to maintain subject-verb agreement.
Making Sentences Gender-Neutral
- In the sentence 'The student thanked his teacher through a simple gift', to make it gender-neutral, replace 'his' with 'their' to maintain subject-verb agreement.
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Description
Test your knowledge of using singular and plural personal pronouns correctly in sentences with this quiz. Practice identifying the correct pronoun to use when referring to two or more antecedents joined by "or" or "and". Perfect your grammar skills and ensure your sentences are clear and accurate.
