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PRONOUN-ANTECEDENT AGREEMENT

Personal pronouns must match the noun or noun phrase (antecedent) in number, person, and gender A pronoun must agree with its antecedent in number. 2. The boy played his video games after school. (Singular) 3. Inaya wanted the attention of the teacher and the principal, but they looked way. (Plural) Singular They: "singular they" for people whose gender is unknown, unspecified, or non-binary. If any person calls tell them I’m busy. Compound Antecedents with "And": Two or more antecedents joined by and generally require a plural pronoun. 1. The teacher and the student shared their perspectives. 2. Mubashir and Nadir are praised by their teacher. 3. Raza and Saleem have gone to their office. NOTE: When two singular nouns joined by “and” refer to the same person or thing, the Pronoun must be singular. The Secretary and Treasurer is negligent of his duty. EACH, EVERY + NOUN with AND When two singular nouns joined by and are precede by each or every, must have Singular Pronoun. 1. Every soldier and every sailor was in his place. 2. Each goat and each sheep is in its best health. Compound Antecedents with "Or" or "Nor": When antecedents are joined by or or nor, the pronoun agrees with the closer antecedent. 1. Neither the teacher nor the students shared their ideas. 2. Neither the students nor the teacher shared her ideas. Indefinite Pronouns: Words like everyone, each, neither, and someone are grammatically singular and historically required singular pronouns (his or her). a. Formal: Everyone must bring his or her own lunch. b. Modern/Informal: Everyone must bring their own lunch.