Question

Which antecedent agrees with the pronoun in this sentence a Martha is best known for her oatmeal cookies B the Smith is best known for her oatmeal cookies see Jim is best known for her oatmeal cookies D Avery and Michelle is best known for her oatmeal cookies

Answer 1

In the sentence options you provided, we need to determine which antecedent agrees with the pronoun "her." The pronoun "her" is feminine singular, so it should refer to a feminine singular antecedent.

Let's analyze each option:

A) "Martha is best known for her oatmeal cookies."
- "Martha" is a singular feminine noun, so this option is correct.

B) "The Smith is best known for her oatmeal cookies."
- "The Smith" could refer to a singular female, so this could also be acceptable depending on context, but generally "The Smith" is not a commonly accepted proper noun for a specific person.

C) "Jim is best known for her oatmeal cookies."
- "Jim" is a masculine name, so this option is incorrect.

D) "Avery and Michelle is best known for her oatmeal cookies."
- "Avery and Michelle" is plural, and the pronoun "her" does not agree with it, making this option incorrect.

So, the best choice with appropriate antecedent and pronoun agreement is **A) Martha is best known for her oatmeal cookies.**