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Quarter 3 – Module 8:
Pronoun- Antecedent Agreement Rules

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Quarter 3 – Module 8: Pronoun- Antecedent Agreement Rules
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 What I Need to Know

In the previous quarters, you have learned about types of pronouns and their uses. In
this module, you will learn more about Pronoun- Antecedent Agreement.

This lesson will broaden your knowledge of the use of pronouns in sentences.
After going through this module, you are expected to:

a. Use pronouns effectively (EN10G-IIIa-31);

b. Define antecedent of pronouns; and
c. Identify rules for pronoun-antecedent agreement.

What I Know
Directions: Write TRUE if the Pronoun- Antecedent Agreement is correct and write FALSE
if it is wrong. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

__________ 1. A pronoun is a word used to stand for (or take the place of) a noun.

__________ 2. An antecedent is a word for which a pronoun stands.

__________ 3. The pronoun must agree with its antecedent in number and in
person.

__________ 4. Singular indefinite pronoun antecedents take plural pronoun

referents.

__________ 5. Plural form subjects with a singular meaning take a plural

referent.

__________ 6. When the object of the preposition is countable, use a plural

referent pronoun.

__________ 7. Titles of single entities (books, organizations, countries, etc.)

take a singular referent.

__________ 8. With compound subjects joined by or/ nor, the referent pronoun
agrees with the antecedent closer to the pronoun.

__________ 9. Collective nouns (group, jury, crowd, team, etc.) may be

singular or plural, depending on meaning.

__________10. Every or Many a before a noun or a series of nouns requires a

singular referent.

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 Lesson
PRONOUN- ANTECEDENT
1 AGREEMENT RULES

In this lesson, you will be clarified with the different Pronoun- Antecedent Agreement
Rules through the examples given in each rule. Mastering these rules will let you use pronouns
more effectively. So, let’s begin!

What’s In

A pronoun is a word used to stand for (or take the place of) a noun. A word
can refer to an earlier noun or pronoun in the sentence.

Example:
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte delivered Duterte’s Address to the Nation in a
recorded speech on December 7, 2020.

In the example given, we cannot talk or write in this manner. We need to replace
the noun Duterte’s with a pronoun. More naturally, we say:

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte delivered his Address to the Nation in a recorded
speech on December 7, 2020.

The pronoun his refers back to President Duterte. President Duterte is the
antecedent for the pronoun his.

An antecedent is a word for which a pronoun stands. (ante= “before”)

The pronoun must agree with its antecedent in number and person. There are nine
pronoun-antecedent agreement rules. These rules are related to the rules found in the
subject-verb agreement.

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 What’s New

Activity 1

Directions: Identify the antecedents in the poem below. Write every pronoun found in the
poem. There are 13 expected answers. Write your answers on a separate sheet.

Make It Green
By Avani Desai (Nagarwadia)

Lives are crying, because it’s not clean,

Earth is dying, because it’s not green…

Earth is our dear Mother, don’t pollute it,

She gives us food and shelter, just salute it.
With Global Warming, it’s in danger,
Let’s save it by becoming a strong ranger…

With dying trees and animals, it’s in sorrow,

Make green today and green tomorrow

With Melting Snow, one day it will sink,

How can we save it, just think…

Tree is precious, preserve it

Water is a treasure, reserve it…

Grow more trees, make Mother Earth green,

Reduce pollution and make her a queen…

Source: http://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/make-it-green#ixzz36lroE2LJ
Family Friend Poems

Pronouns and Antecedents:

1. ____________- ______________ 8. ____________- ______________

2. ____________- ______________ 9. ____________- ______________
3. ____________- ______________ 10. ____________- ______________
4. ____________- ______________ 11. ____________- ______________
5. ____________- ______________ 12. ____________- ______________
6. ____________- ______________ 13. ____________- ______________
7. ____________- ______________ Source: https://in.pinterest.com/pin/44402746297384938

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 What Is It

What is the pronoun-antecedent agreement?

Pronoun antecedent agreement is when the pronoun agrees in number

(referring to singular or plural) and person (referring to first, second, or third person) with its
antecedent. When you check your sentences to determine if the pronouns agree with their
antecedents in both number and person, look first for the antecedent. Then match the antecedent
with a pronoun that is consistent in number.

For example, if the pronoun is singular, the antecedent should also be singular. Then
identify the antecedent person (first, second, or third person), and then match the pronouns in
person.

Here are the nine pronoun-antecedent agreement rules.

The Nine Rules of Pronoun- Antecedent Agreement

1. A phrase or clause between the subject and the verb does not change the number
of the antecedent.

Example: The canister of corn grains sits on its rack.

 
singular prepositional phrase singular

2. Indefinite pronouns as antecedents

• Singular indefinite pronoun antecedents take singular pronoun referents.

SINGULAR: each, either, neither, one, no one, nobody, nothing, anyone, anybody,
anything, someone, somebody, something, everyone, everybody, everything

Example: Each of the students answers his or her modules at home.

  
singular singular

• Plural indefinite pronoun antecedents require plural referents.

PLURAL: several, few, both, many

Example: Both make a great effort in their English-10 modules.

 
plural plural

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 • Some indefinite pronouns that are modified by a prepositional phrase may be either
singular or plural.

EITHER SINGULAR OR PLURAL: some, any, none, all, most

Example: Some of the salt of Mang Teryo spilled out of its sack.
 
singular singular

Salt is uncountable; therefore, the sentence has a singular referent pronoun.

Example: All of the dogs were saved by their owners during the flood caused

plural plural
by the Typhoon Ulysses in Marikina City.

Dogs are countable; therefore, the sentence has a plural referent pronoun.

3. Compound subjects joined by and always take a plural referent.

Example: Jerald and Rupert made their video presentation output.


plural plural

4. With compound subjects joined by or/nor, the referent pronoun agrees with the
antecedent closer to the pronoun.

Example #1 (plural antecedent closer to pronoun):

Neither the teacher nor the students give their suggestions.


singular plural plural

Example #2 (singular antecedent closer to pronoun):

Neither the students nor the teacher give his suggestions.


plural singular singular

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5. Collective Nouns (group, jury, crowd, team, etc.) may be singular or plural, depending on
meaning.

Example #1: A flock of geese head its direction to the west.

 
singular singular

In this example, the flock is acting as one unit; therefore, the referent pronoun is
singular.

Example #2: The jury members disagreed with their decisions.

 
plural plural
In this example, the jury members are acting as twelve individuals; therefore, the
referent pronoun is plural.

6. Titles of single entities. (books, organizations, countries, etc.) take a singular referent.

Example: The Gifts of Nature made its character seem realistic.

 
singular singular

7. Plural form subjects with a singular meaning take a singular referent. (news, measles,
mumps, physics, etc)

Example: The news of the volcanic eruption lost its rage after few days.
 
singularsingular

8. Every or Many a before a noun or a series of nouns requires a singular referent.

Example #1: Every cow, carabao and pig had lost its life in the fire at the
farm. 
singular singular

Example #2: Many a woman wishes she could sing like the Asia’s songbird,
. 
singular singular
Regine Velasquez.

9. The number of vs A number of before a subject:

• The number of is singular.

Example: The number of teacher applicants increases its number yearly.

. 
singular singular

• A number of is plural.

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Example: A number of teacher applicants increase their number yearly.

plural plural

What’s More

Activity 1

Directions: Study each pronoun-antecedent agreement sentence. Identify which rule is being
used. Write either rule no. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9) based on the discussion of the rules and
examples given in What’s In. Write your answer on a separate sheet.

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Example: ____________The wild boar and deer run for their lives as the hunters chase them.
_________ 1. If the board of directors controls the system, they may vote for a
raise.

_________ 2. Neither the cats nor the dog escaped from its enemies.
_________ 3. An array of trees stands on its ground.
_________ 4. Each of the bird flies toward its nest.
_________ 5. Neither the pilot nor the flight attendants gave their opinion on
the forced landing was happening.

_________ 6. Many fish dream to swim its trail along clear waters.
_________ 7. The number of conserved wildlife habitats increases its number
each year.

_________ 8. The committee members affix their signatures on the documents.

_________ 9. Marwina and Samantha bake their first chocolate cake.

_________ 10. Mumps was common until its vaccination became a routine.

Activity 2.
Directions: Rewrite each sentence, circle the correct pronoun in the parentheses, and underline
its antecedent. Work on a separate sheet.
1. All of the soda water has lost (its, their) sparkle.
2. Everyone must bring (his or her, their) own grooming kit during MAPEH class.
3. Each of the artifacts at the museum required (its, their) own special lighting.
4. Most of the Taxi drivers had completed (his, their) routes by 10 p.m.

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 5. Both sunflowers bend (its, their) stems toward the sun.
6. The cups are sitting in (its, their) saucers.
7. The number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines decreases (its, their) morbidity
towards the end of 2020.
8. If someone witnesses a crime, (he or she, they) should report it to the police
immediately.
9. Some of the children held (his or her, their) mother’s hand while crossing the streets.
10.One of my aunts has changed (her, their) address.

What I Have Learned

1. In your own words, define the antecedent of pronouns. Give one example of a sentence
using pronouns effectively.
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Example:
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2. Describing “Mother Earth”, compose a paragraph of 5 sentences following the
pronoun-antecedent rules.

“Mother Earth”
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What I Can Do

Practical Activity: Using a pronoun and making it agree with its antecedent, create a slogan
on helping our Mother Earth. Work on a separate sheet.

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 RUBRICS FOR THE SLOGAN MAKING
Source: https://images.app.goo.gl/hothy22KiDrsWhv67

Craftmanship 4 3 2 1
The slogan is The slogan is The slogan is The slogan is
exceptionally attractive in acceptably distractingly
attractive in terms terms of attractive though messy.
of neatness. Well- neatness. Good it may be a bit
constructed and construction and messy.
not messy. not very messy.
Creativity 4 3 2 1
Slogan is Slogan is creative Slogan is The slogan does
exceptionally and a good creative and not reflect any
creative. A lot of amount of some thoughts degree of
thoughts and thought was put were put into creativity.
efforts were used into decorating it. decorating it.
to make a banner.
Originality 4 3 2 1
Exceptionally use Good use of new Average use of No use of new
of new ideas and ideas and new ideas and ideas and
originality to originality to originality to originality to
create a slogan create a slogan. create a slogan create a slogan

SLOGAN MAKING

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 Assessment
Let’s see how much you learned today!
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer on a separate sheet.

__________ 1. It is a word used to stand for (or take place of) a noun.
A. pronoun C. agreement
B. antecedent D. subject

__________ 2. It is a word for which the pronoun stands.

A. pronoun C. agreement
B. antecedent D. subject

___________ 3. When the object of the preposition is uncountable, use a ___________

referent pronoun.
A. singular C. subject
B. plural D. object

___________ 4. The Philippines is proud of __________ natural resources.

A. it C. their
B. its D. they

___________ 5. The Garcias have boarded up__________ rooftop against the tsunami.
A. his C. their
B. her D. theirs

___________ 6. Marielle is saving __________ chocolates for a power outage.

A. his C. their
B. her D. its

___________ 7. Many a story gives ___________ lifelong lesson to people.

A. their C. her
B. its D. it

___________ 8. The troop members run toward __________ enemies.

A. their C. his
B. its D. it

___________ 9. Neither the chickens nor the duck created _________ sound.
A. their C. his
B. its D. it

___________ 10. Each of the utensils has _________ use.

A. their C. his
B. its D. it

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 Additional Activities

A. “AND I QUOTE”
Directions: Research on some articles about the present condition of nature containing
commentaries from the prominent people and/or persons in authority. Write a short
paragraph of not less than ten sentences about the present state of Mother Earth. Do not
forget to use pronouns and quotation marks correctly to highlight their statements.
Work on a separate sheet.
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___________________________________________________________________________
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B. “A ROAST FOR TARZAN!”

Your school has launched a program, “A Tribute to Nature,” and the school principal
invited Tarzan to be the guest of honor and share his expertise in having a close
encounter with nature and taking care of it.
Here is a sample roast for Tarzan. Observe closely.

“Aaaaaaahhhhhh!” sounds familiar/ Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. On this

very special occasion, I'd like to introduce an equally special guest who could be considered

an expert when it comes to nature. “I am the king of the jungle,” he always says. We know

a lot of decent-looking people with their Porshe and Ferraris who walk down the red carpet

but he’s not one of them. He has travelled great distances, not on planes but by swinging

from tree to tree. He has talked to different prominent figures, starting with the king (of the

jungle), the queen (of the sky), and the prince and princess (of the sea). He even possesses

a great command of his voice, that everybody would certainly follow. He’s no other than

Tarzan, the Great! Let’s give him a bunch of bananas!

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Directions: Prepare a roast speech for a famous environmentalist but remember to poke fun
without hurting feelings! Take note of personal pronouns, direct quotations, and polite
expressions when delivering a roast speech. Record a video of you delivering the speech.
Please be guided by the following rubrics.
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Please be guided by the following rubrics.

1-Poor 3-Good 5- Very Good

Use of Personal The speaker used The speaker used The speaker used
pronouns and some personal some personal pronouns correctly
their Antecedents pronouns in the pronouns in the concerning their
speech, but the speech, but there antecedents.
antecedents were were some
confusing. inconsistencies with
the antecedents.

Use of Direct The speaker was not The speaker used The speaker was able
Quotations able to use direct only a few polite to use direct
quotations properly. expressions. quotations effectively.

Use of Polite The speaker did not The speaker used The speaker was able
Expressions use polite only a few polite to use polite
expressions. expressions. expressions correctly.

Overall Impact of Not convincing Fair Very Effective

the Speech

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What I Know What's New What’s More
1. TRUE 1. it’s- Earth Activity 1
2. TRUE 2. it’s-Earth 1. 5
3. TRUE 3. it- Earth 2. 4
4. FALSE 4. She- Mother Earth 3. 1
5. TRUE 5. it- Earth 4. 2
6. TRUE 6. it’s- Earth 5. 4
7. TRUE 7. it- Earth
8. TRUE
6. 8
8. it’s- Earth 7. 9
9. TRUE
9. it- Earth 8. 5
10.TRUE
10. it- Earth 9. 3
11. it- tree 10.7
12. it- water Activity 2
13. her- 1. All- its
Mother Earth
2. Everyone- his or her
3. Each- its
4. Most- their
What I Have Learned 5. Both- their
1. Answers may vary Assessment 6. Cups- their
2. Answers may vary 1. A 7. The number – its
2. B 8. Someone-he or she
What I Can Do 3. B 9. Some- their
1. Slogan Making- 4. B 10. One- her
Answer may vary 5. C
6. B
Additional Activities 7. B
A. Answer may vary 8. A
B. Answer may vary 9. B
10. B
Answer Key
References
Liza R. Almonte, et al.(2015), Celebrating Diversity through World Literature English
Learner’s Material Grade10, Department of Education, pp.323-332.

D’Youville College, Online Writing Lab (OWL), accessed December 09,2020,

http://depts.dyc.edu/learningcenter/owl/agreement_pa

guidetogrammar.org, accessed December 10, 2020,

http://guidetogrammar.org/grammar/pronouns.htm

Towson University, accessed December 10, 2020,

http://webapps.towson.edu/ows/pro_antagree.htm

Illustration from Pinterest, accessed December11, 2020,

https://in.pinterest.com/pin/44402746297384938

Development Team

Writer: Aileen R. Locson

Talon-Talon National High School
Zamboanga City

Editors/QA: Cristina G. Columbres

Jovie R. Cruz, MAEd

Reviewer: Valeriafides G. Corteza, PhD

Education Program Supervisor

Layout Artist: Jovie R. Cruz, MAEd

Management Team:
Roy C. Tuballa, EMD, JD, CESO VI
Jay S. Montealto, CESO VI
Norma T. Francisco, DM
Mildred D. Dayao, Ed.D.
Valeriafides G. Corteza, PhD
Aida Coyme, Ed. D.

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