2. Pronoun Agreement What word does this pronoun replace? Does it match that word in number? (both singular or both plural) My kids are home and they are doing chores. My son is home and he is doing chores.
3. For double antecedents joined by “and,” use a plural pronoun Amy and John carry their backpacks uphill. For antecedents joined by “or” or “nor,” match with the closest word Either Amy or my sisters must get their turn. Either my sisters or Amy must get her turn.
4. With –one, -body, -thing words also “each,” “either” and “neither” (see LBB 31c) use singular pronouns Everyone in the class brought his or her homework. Everything among the piles needs its own price tag.
5. For collective nouns, like team, group, or club, ask “Can I make this plural?” If you can, it’s singular. If you can’t, it’s already plural. The group found its report within an hour. The police joined their forces to stop the killer.
