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Grammar and Usage Lesson #33 CCSS.ELA–LITERACY.L. 1

Grammar and Usage Lesson #33 CCSS.ELA–LITERACY.L. 1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. Pronoun Antecedents.

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Grammar and Usage Lesson #33 CCSS.ELA–LITERACY.L. 1

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  1. Grammar and Usage Lesson #33 CCSS.ELA–LITERACY.L. 1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. Pronoun Antecedents

  2. A pronoun must clearly and specifically refer to just one noun or pronoun (the antecedent). Generally, the pronoun refers to the noun or pronoun immediately before the pronoun. To avoid pronoun antecedent problems: 1. Keep pronouns close to their references or use synonyms. 2. Don’t have a pronoun refer to the object of a prepositional phrase. Example: The box of pencils was found in their place. Revision: The box of pencils was found in its place. 3. Don’t have a pronoun refer to a possessive antecedent. Example: Are theirs the best cookies? They certainly are. Revision: Are their cookies the best? They certainly are.

  3. Practice I could care less if you put somethin’ towards the balance of the loan. That amount doesn’t matter much anyways.

  4. Practice The dog’s dry food was in the bag. It was expensive. The food was also smelly. Practice Answers The dog’s dry food was in the bag. The foodwas expensive. The food was also smelly.

  5. Writing Application Write your own sentence using a clear and specific pronoun antecedent.

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