Pronouns and Antecedents

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Pronouns and Antecedents Language LAFS.6.L.1.1

Pronouns take the place of a noun. Jerry noticed the dog before Maria noticed it. (It takes the place of dog.) Emily decided that she would take gymnastics. (She takes the place of Emily.)

Types of Pronouns Person Personal Pronouns Possessive Pronouns 1st singular I my, mine 2nd singular you your 3rd singular he, she, it his, her, its 1st plural we our 2nd plural yours 3rd plural they their, theirs

Antecedents are the nouns that are replaced by a pronoun. The antecedent comes before the pronoun. Person - Marie said she would visit on Tuesday. Place - Florida is popular because it has a warm climate. Thing - Our rusty old bicycles cannot be used until they are repaired. antecedent = underlined pronoun = bold

Pronouns and Antecedents A pronoun and its antecedent will often be in the same sentence. Sometimes, however, a pronoun and its antecedent will be in different sentences. Jane sings well. Many people have enjoyed listening to her. Michael collects rocks. His collection is valuable.

Grammar Book pg. 25 - Exercise A Recognizing Pronouns and Antecedents. Each of the sentences contain one pronoun. Copy each sentence, underlining the pronoun and its antecedent. Then draw an arrow connecting the pronoun and antecedent. The colonists worked hard when they first came to America Farmers spent their time working the land. A woman invented a machine she could use to grind corn. Sybilla Masters sold her cornmeal in Philadelphia. The people enjoyed their evenings.

Independent Practice Grammar Book pg. 25 - Exercise B (1-5) Follow the directions for Exercise A. Homework - Using Pronouns and Antecedents in Sentences. On the left side of your interactive notebook, write five sentences about people you know. Include antecedents and pronouns in all of the sentences