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Curated OER

Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement Exercise

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this grammar worksheet, students correct or revise any ambiguous or inappropriate pronoun-antecedent errors found in the sentences given. They review the attached sheet for assistance with the activity. There are 20 sentences to fix.
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Curated OER

Pronoun Reference

For Teachers 9th - 12th
For high school students, this presentation defining the correct use of pronouns, might be invaluable. Many students have trouble knowing when to use them in a sentence. By engaging in this presentation, learners can start to explore the...
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Watch Out for Ambiguous Antecedents

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
A pronoun's antecedent must be clear. There may be more than one word the pronoun could refer to, and in those cases it may be better not to use the pronoun. [0:40]
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Unclear Pronoun References

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A screencast lesson [4 mins, 18 secs] explaining unclear, ambiguous, vague, and indefinite pronouns as well as how to avoid them while writing.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Pronoun Vagueness

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Help clarify the sentence by keeping or changing existing pronouns.
Handout
University of Richmond

University of Richmond: Confusing Pronouns

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site discusses the need to avoid ambiguous pronoun references. Includes a helpful rewriting examples. Brief, but informative and factual.
Handout
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University

Purdue University Owl: Using Pronouns Clearly

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Grammar helper lesson that defines pronouns and explains their use. Includes sections: Agree in Number, Agree in Person, and Refer Clearly to a Specific Noun.