Asked by Ariadne

What is the definition of an antecedent?
Answered by Writeacher
It's the word (almost always a noun) to which a pronoun refers.

All students are to be in their seats by the first bell.

"their" is the pronoun; "students" is the antecedent.
Answered by Ariadne
Thank you!
Answered by Writeacher
You're very welcome.

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