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What is the antecedent for capitalized pronoun in this sentence After meeting Carol and Sandy went THEIR separate ways?

The antecedent for the capitalized pronoun "THEIR" in the sentence "After meeting, Carol and Sandy went THEIR separate ways" is Carol and Sandy.

Here's why:

* Pronoun: "THEIR" is a possessive pronoun, indicating ownership or belonging.

* Antecedent: The antecedent of a pronoun is the noun or noun phrase that the pronoun refers to.

* Relationship: In this case, "THEIR" refers back to the joint noun phrase "Carol and Sandy," indicating that they went their separate ways.

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