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Understanding Antecedent-Pronoun Agreement in Writing

This guide explores the concept of antecedent-pronoun agreement, which is vital for clear and coherent writing. An antecedent is the noun or subject represented in a sentence, while a pronoun serves as a substitute for that noun, taking into account gender, number, and animation. For effective communication, it's essential that pronouns and their antecedents agree. This resource includes examples and sentences to illustrate proper usage and enhance understanding.

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Understanding Antecedent-Pronoun Agreement in Writing

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  1. Antecedent-Pronoun Agreement Kristina Berry, Mary Feltner, and LatoinettaDuhart

  2. Antecedent • An antecedent is the noun or subject represented or discussed in a sentence. • These can be proper nouns, non-proper nouns, or group terms. • Examples: Harry Potter, teacher, the committee.

  3. Pronoun • A pronoun is a substitute word that stands in for a noun or subject. • Pronouns represent words by gender, by number, and by animation. • Examples: Him, Her, Their, Its

  4. Agreement • Pronouns and their antecedents must agree in order to make a sentence understandable and practical.

  5. Example • John parked John’s car in structure two. • This does make sense but is not very practical • A better sentence structure would be: • John parked his car in structure two.

  6. Example • During early rehearsals, an actor may forget ___________ lines. • The Washington team was opportunistic; ________ took advantage of every break. • The institute writes many grants in order to gain funding for ________ research.

  7. Sources • Struck, William, and E.B. White. The Elements of Style. 1959. New York: Longman, 2000. Print.

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