Here's a simple breakdown:
* Pronoun: A word that replaces a noun (e.g., he, she, it, they, this, that).
* Antecedent: The noun the pronoun stands in for.
Example:
* The dog wagged its tail.
* Dog is the antecedent.
* Its is the pronoun.
Key Points:
* Pronouns need an antecedent to make sense.
* The antecedent must be clear and unambiguous.
* The pronoun must agree with the antecedent in number (singular/plural) and gender (masculine/feminine/neuter).