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Ambiguous Pronoun ReferenceSet 1

1The following sentence contains a vague pronoun. Choose the sentence that corrects this error:My dinner last night included steak, potato, and ice cream; and it was chocolate.

2Is there a vague pronoun? That cute puppy over there is my friend Ana's.

3Correct the following sentence to make the referent clear.Johnny is taller than Ahmed. He's grown a lot this year.

4What is vagueness or ambiguous?

5Which sentence contains a pronoun reference error? (1) Sarah gave her dog a bath because it was dirty. (2) The dog enjoyed the bath, but it was not happy about the water temperature. (3) After the bath, Sarah dried it with a towel. (4) The dog then ran around the yard to dry off.

6When Sophie talked to Olivia, Olivia smiled.

7Because Tara and Diana worked the closing shift at Tito's Taco Palace, (A) they often arrived to class with (B) their eyes barely open. Tara would have given Diana the correct answer to number seven on the chemistry exam if (C) she hadn't fallen asleep in the middle of it.

8Which pronoun is unclear in the sentences below?Claude and Valerie are coming over on Sunday, and they are bringing their dog Scooter to stay with my family for a week. I am greatly looking forward to it.

9When I was at the party, I didn't drink much but I had a few sodas with ice. They were delicious. They didn't have many snacks available, but I found some chips and candy.What does 'they' refer to?

10Why do Spanish speakers add phrases like "a usted" or "a ella" when using the pronoun "se"?

11Identify the pronoun with an unclear antecedent.Sentence:When Sarah gave Emily her book, she was happy.

12Choose the sentence that needs revision for pronoun clarity.

13The kids watched a movie, but they didn't like the movie.

14Identify the sentence with an unclear or ambiguous pronoun reference.

15True or False:In the sentence 'I saw a skateboard and a scooter, but this is cooler, ' the meaning of 'this' is perfectly clear.

16Correct the vague pronoun:Many people go to the gym; they find that this gives them more energy.

17Which sentence is unclear due to pronoun use?

18With the help of them,Sam was able to remove the wheel from the vehicle.

19Choose the sentence with correct pronoun reference:

20The car passengers were blasting music and throwing recyclable aluminum soda cans out the windows. It really upset Erin, who drove behind them.

21My friend Rick had a trampoline in his backyard:the only one in the neighborhood. In fact, it was the only one I had ever seen in person. Rick, my mom said, lived in that world where they just bought whatever they wanted, without ever giving a thought to the cost.

22Which sentence is clearer in its pronoun reference?

23What is the vague pronoun? Pearl and Sandy went to the fair with Larry and Patrick,they bought hot dogs.

24After Liam helped Noah with his homework, he felt relieved.

25Rewrite to correct the vague pronoun: Jake told Ben that he had made a mistake.

26Because Mariah always told them about her day, they were shocked when they didn't hear from her. Which sentence below provides more clarity?

27When Alex gave Jordan his book, he was excited to read it.

28Choose the sentence that correctly clarifies pronoun reference: "The boy told his friend that he forgot his jacket." Who forgot the jacket?

29Find the vague pronoun: I watched a spooky show last night with Sid and Travis. He was so scared!

30Find the vague pronoun: Even though the boys got in a fight, he did not get in trouble.

31Fix the vague pronoun:"The door was locked, but it wouldn't open."

32Does the sentence contain a VAGUE PRONOUN reference?Juan bought a program for the opera without realizing that the program was in Russian.

33Who is it referring to? Think fast! you have five seconds. John ate pears and apples, they were good

34Identify the vague pronoun:Harry was always late for class, and it drove his teacher crazy.

35Select the sentence with a clear pronoun reference.

36The meaning of sentence 28 is unclear. Which phrase should replace them in this sentence?(28)You should leave them at home.

37Which sentence contains an ambiguous pronoun reference?

38Anna asked Mia to borrow a pencil, but she didn't have one.

39Identify the sentence with a clear pronoun reference. (1) When the teacher spoke to the student, she was very attentive. (2) The student listened carefully to her advice. (3) She decided to follow it to improve her grades. (4) The teacher was pleased with her decision.

40You are revising a sentence for pronoun clarity: "After the sleuth and the detective finished the case, he went home." Which revision best clarifies the pronoun reference?

41Leo gave Max his baseball glove because he needed it.

42When James saw his friend, he waved excitedly. (Correct the vague pronoun)

43What is the problem with this sentence?"In the news, they said it will snow tomorrow."

44Which sentence contains an ambiguous, or vague, pronoun error?

45A student wrote:'The team won the game. This was exciting.' How could the student revise the second sentence to make the pronoun's reference clearer, a common goal in good writing?

46What is the best way to fix vague pronoun references?

47Betty prefers eyeglasses to contact lenses because she doesn't have to worry about bugs bouncing off her corneas.

48The airplane that he flies it is a small one.

49Which word in this sentence is a vague pronoun?The ground froze last night, so when Latoya slipped on the ice and ran into her friend Melissa, she dropped their books.

50What is the error in this sentence?Despite these cold temperatures, they say global warming is getting worse.

51For the next few nights after the storm-before the electricity in our house is turned back on-we'll spend our evening hours talking by candlelight in the living room. Although possibly being a reminder of dozens of creepy ghost stories, I know we'll feel comforted all being together inside it.

52When it's unclear which noun the pronoun is replacing, that's called a ..... pronoun.

53Which pronoun in the sentence is vague? "They said it would rain, but nobody knew who 'they' were."

54True or False:The sentence 'After Sarah gave her mom the gift, she smiled' has a clear and direct pronoun reference.

55Which of the following is true about pronoun references?

56Which sentence correctly replaces a vague pronoun with a clear antecedent? Original: "Ben and Carlos finished the poster; he added the title."

57New Zealand can offer good homestay accommodation, a clean and beautiful environment and a reasonable cost of tuition. These factors attract an ever-increasing number of overseas students, accounting for millions of dollars in revenue for New Zealand.'These factors' refers to .....

58Rewrite the following sentence to correct the grammatical error: When James saw his friend, he waved excitedly. (Correct the vague pronoun)

59Analyze and revise the sentence to avoid a vague pronoun: "When Sam and Alex arrived, he was tired."

60Because Senator Martin is less interested in the environment than in economic development, he sometimes neglects it. It refers to?

61Identify the vague pronoun and explain how to clarify it: "After the students finished the test, they handed it in."