I recently wrote an essay in English class and when I got it bcak I noticed that some of the words have agr or agr. over them. For example, most of them are over the words: their and they. I know it sounds confusikng, but if anyone can help, please do so. Thanks.

Answer 1

By using, "agr," your teacher is probably means "agreement." In this case, there are probably errors in pronoun/antecedent agreement. Since both "their" and "they" are plural, their antecedents must also be plural.

Study these sites for more information.

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/pronouns.htm

http://www.towson.edu/ows/pro_antagree.htm

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