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South Carolina GED 2005 Teacher’s Lesson Plans
Developed by: Cleta V. Cox_________ AE Program: Lee County Even Start
Area/Skill: LA, Writing Cognitive Skill: Analysis Lesson No.
Activity Title: Pronoun and Antecedent Agreement
Goal/Objective: To identify and correctly use pronouns and antecedents which
agree in number, person, and gender.
Material/Texts/Handouts Needed
Handout—Pronoun Definitions
Handout—Pronoun Practice
Paper and Pencils
LESSON OUTLINE
Introduction
A pronoun is defined as a word used in place of a noun. This noun is called the pronoun’s
antecedent. A pronoun refers to its antecedent. The antecedent usually appears before the
pronoun; however, this antecedent may appear in the same sentence or in a preceding
sentence. A pronoun must have the same number, person, and gender as the noun which
is the antecedent.
Activity
Students will match the pronouns with their antecedents in the examples. They will
identify the number, person, and gender of the pronouns. Students will work in pairs to
identify the pronouns in the worksheet. The answers will then be checked and discussed.
Debriefing/Evaluation Activity
Review the answers to the worksheet. Emphasize the importance of getting the correct
pronoun. Students may work in pairs.
Real-Life Connection
Use the local newspaper to search for pronouns and antecedents. Do these agree in
number, person, and gender?
Extension Activity
Provide students with copies of student writings and samples of GED essays. Identify and
correct any pronoun errors.
South Carolina GED 2005 Teachers’ Lesson Plans
Developed by: Cleta V. Cox___________ AE Program: Lee County Even Start
Area/Skill: LA, Writing Cognitive Skill: Analysis Lesson No.
Activity Title: Pronoun and Antecedent Agreement
TEACHER’S SCRIPT
Introduction
Say: We want to make certain that we use a correct pronoun when we write as well as
when we speak. If we refer to someone as it or as she when we mean he, we will
definitely insult that individual; therefore, we must be able to identify an antecedent and
make the pronoun agree in number, person, and gender. First, let’s define the terms
antecedent, number, person, and gender.
Say: Identify the antecedents in the following sentences. How do they agree in number,
person, and gender?
Examples: The photographers grabbed their cameras.
The typist erased his errors.
Mary bought the dress in her favorite color.
The choir wore (its, their) robes.
The committee completed (its, their) work immediately.
The committee handed in (its, their) resignations today.
Main Activity
Say: I want you to look at the handout and circle the pronoun that correctly completes the
sentence. Then underline the antecedent. Remember, the pronoun must agree with the
antecedent in number, person, and gender. You may work in groups of two or three.
Debriefing/Evaluation Activity
After students have discussed the worksheet, provide them with a copy of The Observer
or another newspaper. Students will search for pronouns and antecedents. Correct any
which do not agree in number, person, or gender.
PRONOUN-ANTECEDENT AGREEMENT
NUMBER, GENDER, and PERSON
A pronoun is a word used in place of a noun
An antecedent is the word or group of words to which a pronoun refers or replaces. A
pronoun must agree with its antecedent in number (singular or plural), gender (masculine,
feminine, or neuter), and person (the speaker, the one spoken to, or the one spoken
about).
Heloise wrote her first column in 1964. (singular feminine pronoun)
Manuel Garcia saw that his lettuce workers received adequate pay. (singular masculine
pronoun)
Henry Whittington and Mary O’Brien have completed their practice tests for the
GED. (plural pronoun)
The old saying about never judging a book by its cover contains a lot of truth. (singular
neuter pronoun)
Robert and Thomas drove to Wyoming where they have settled in their new home.
(third person plural)
Abigail, when you have finished sewing the side seams, then you may put in the zipper.
(second person singular)
If you will help us, we will be able to leave earlier than usual. (first person plural)
AGREEMENT OF A PRONOUN WITH ITS ANTECEDENT
Circle the pronoun in parentheses that correctly completes each sentence. Underline the
antecedent.
1. Gymnasts have to spend a lot of time working on (his,their) balance and coordination.
2. All of the choir members had to prepare (his,their) audition numbers.
3. The tomato, because of (its,their) versatility, is found in cuisines from many different
parts of the world.
4. Some of the musicians had neglected to learn (her,their) parts.
5. The storm shelter had (its,his) entrance boarded up.
6. You don’t usually bring (your,you’re) sister to the pool, Kathy.
7. This computer has something wrong with (its,it’s) drive.
8. A student in Ms. Archibald’s class has to be ready to do (his,their) best work.
9. Soldiers are expected to obey (his,their) commanding officer’s orders.
10. A girl on the soccer team has to buy (her,their) own soccer shoes.
11. You should hope that (our,your) health is as “poor” as Dr. Houser’s.
12. Joshua wants to go into politics; he finds (it,them) exciting.
13. Neither Mary nor Laura has turned in (her,their) report.
14. Each of the boys takes care of (his,their) own room.
15. Some of the vanilla has lost (its,their) flavor.
16. Everybody will receive (his,their) own copy of the minutes of the meeting.
17. I find that playing bridge is hard on (my,your) nerves.
18. The team can’t play (its,their) best when it’s too hot.
19. Some of the team are wearing (his,their) new helmets.
20. One should not worry too much about (his,their) past mistakes.
.ANSWERS TO PRACTICE
1. gymnasts—their
2. members—their
3. all members—their
4. tomato—its
4. some musicians—their
5. shelter—its
6. you—your
7. computer—its
8. student—his
9. soldiers—their
10. girl—her
11. you—your
12. politics—it
13. Laura—her
14. each—his
15. some vanilla—its
16. everybody—his
17. I—my
18. team—its
19. some—their
20. one--his
