: A pronoun typically refers back to a specific noun called its antecedent . For a sentence to be clear, the antecedent must be obvious to the reader.

There are several distinct categories of pronouns, each serving a unique grammatical role: What Is a Pronoun? | Definition, Types & Examples - Scribbr

: Pronouns must agree with their antecedents in number (singular or plural), gender (masculine, feminine, or neutral), and person (first, second, or third). Types of Pronouns