Question

Which best describes the antecedent in the sentence?

In the encyclopedia, it tells about musical instruments from all around the world.

A.
clear

B.
unclear or confusing

C.
missing

Answer 1

I think B.

Answer 2

an·te·ced·ent
ˌantəˈsēdnt/Submit
noun
1.
a thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another.
"some antecedents to the African novel might exist in Africa's oral traditions"
synonyms: precursor, forerunner, predecessor More
antonyms: descendant
a person's ancestors or family and social background.
"her early life and antecedents have been traced"
synonyms: ancestor, forefather, forebear, progenitor, primogenitor; More
antonyms: descendant
GRAMMAR
a word, phrase, clause, or sentence to which another word (esp. a following relative pronoun) refers.
LOGIC
the statement contained in the “if” clause of a conditional proposition.
MATHEMATICS
the first term in a ratio.
adjective
adjective: antecedent
1.
preceding in time or order; previous or preexisting.
"the antecedent events that prompt you to break a diet"
synonyms: previous, earlier, prior, preceding, precursory, former, foregoing; More

Answer 3

thats what i put
Which best describes the antecedent in the sentence?

He got on the trolley in the center of town and rode it to its last stop.

A.
unclear or confusing

B.
clear

C.
missing

Answer 4

a thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another.

Answer 5

i believe he got on the trolley FIRST, before he rode to its last stop? @bookworm00981

Answer 6

idk, you tell me:D

Answer 7

i want you to teach me lol - confirm

Answer 8

@bookworm00981

Answer 9

Lol, Let me see.

Answer 10

@adrynicoleb

Answer 11

@thomaster I'll return your realm to you if you can help here.

Answer 12

I haven't learned this yet. :/

Answer 13

:P

Answer 14

wait - It is the word that the pronoun him refers to. The word professor comes before the pronoun him.

Answer 15

Go on.....

Answer 16

the only pronoun in this sentence is him.......

Answer 17

-grammar monster
Typically, the antecent of a pronoun is a noun or a noun phrase. Despite the name, an antecedent does not always come before its pronoun.

Answer 18

so i think it's missing?

Answer 19

O.0

Answer 20

;/