Question

" A banker is a fellow who lends you [an] umbrella when the sun is shining, but wants is back the minute it begins to rain." Mark Twain

Which word in the quote is an antecedent?

A) lends
B) rain
C) umbrella
D) minute

Answer 1

I believe it is A. It makes the most sense in this context, and judging from the definition of  "antecedent", this seems to be right.