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Avoiding Pronoun Party Fouls: A Guide to Effective Pronoun Usage

In this engaging review, we explore the essential role of pronouns as substitutes for nouns and possessive adjectives. Like stunt doubles for superstar nouns, pronouns must match their antecedents in number and gender to avoid communication blunders. Dive into the fun metaphor of a party where a misstep can lead to a 'party foul'. Learn steps to identify antecedents, their purposes, and select the right pronouns from the party group. With practical examples, this guide helps you navigate the nuances of pronoun usage and make your writing clearer and more personal.

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Avoiding Pronoun Party Fouls: A Guide to Effective Pronoun Usage

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  1. Which Pronoun? Avoiding Pronoun Party Fouls

  2. Review • Pronouns = stunt doubles for superstar nouns (antecedent) and also adjectives that show ownership (possessive) • Pronouns must correctly replace the antecedent. In other words, it must be the same part of speech and serve the same purpose. • Think of it as an invitation to a party…

  3. Dear Pronoun, You are cordially invited to join me in a little Soiree in the sentence below …

  4. Invitation to a Party OMG! I can’t believe I wore the wrong outfit! Seriously? For MY party? Superstar Noun has one idea for the party… … but Party Guest Pronoun’s outfit is a PARTY FOUL!

  5. To avoid Pronoun Party Fouls • Find the antecedent and circle it. • Determine what purpose the antecedent serves. * This is usually where the party foul occurs. • Select a pronoun from the correct pronoun party group, making sure that it agrees in number and gender. Sample: When the students finish testing, ___ place the completed work in the basket. What noun are we trying to replace? How is it used?

  6. Avoiding Pronoun Party Fouls

  7. Making it personal

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