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Ambiguous Pronoun ReferenceSet 2

1The bird flew over the tree, but it didn't land.

2People who have been heavy smokers for years often gain weight when they give up it.The sentence .....

3Which of the below sentences contains a vague pronoun?

4Which sentence contains a vague pronoun that could refer to more than one noun?

5Which of these sentences avoids using any pronouns with unclear antecedents?

6Find the vague pronoun: Henry saw his older brother, so he ran to give him a hug.

7Which option BEST fixes the vague or unclear pronoun in the sentence below?If the kids do not enjoy the toys, take them back to the store.

8In this example is this the right way to fix this sentence?Molly hit Susan, and she started crying.Molly hit Susan, and Susan started crying

9Original sentence: 'After the dog chased the squirrel, it climbed the tree.' Which revision best clarifies the vague pronoun 'it'?

10Can you spot the sentence with a confusing pronoun? Olivia, Mason, and Mia are trying to figure it out!

11The fans booed and jeered at the referee because he had called it unfairly.

12When Sam saw Alex at the park, he waved at him.

13Mark "True " if a referent is clear.Mark "False" if a referent is not clear.During soccer games they check your ID.

14Which one does NOT a vague pronoun?

15Does this sentence have a vague or unclear pronoun?Billy told Jake that no one would know he committed a crime.

16Officer Williams says "If they eat people, we're in trouble." What is he referring to? Who are they?

17What type of pronoun does this sentence have? Jill and her mom drove to her house?

18Which sentence should be revised to correct a vague pronoun?(1) Diane was excellent in mathematics, but she struggled with writing. (2) Her middle school papers showed little revision between drafts. (3) Unfortunately, that often lowered her grade below expectations. (4) If only Diane focused on editing, her teacher would mark Diane's papers more favorably.

19They explained to the audience that a muskrat looks like a small beaver with a rat-like tail. (Is this OK, or does it have a vague pronoun reference?)

20Rewrite the sentence to clarify the vague pronoun: "Alex told Jordan that he would win the race."

21Identify the sentence with CORRECT pronoun reference.

22PARTS OF SPEECHWhen is a pronoun vague?

23Less specific word used in place of a noun (I, me, you, they, them, he, she, ..... ); be sure it isn't VAGUE

24Before Sally puts fondant flowers on wedding cakes, she sprinkles THEM with sugar. (This is vague. Who could "them" refer to in this sentence?)

25Correct the following sentence (vague pronoun): After Kelly handed the report to Brenda, she looked worried.

26Which word is unclear what is being referred to?They protect the cells in your body from breaking down.

27Read the sentences: "Ava gave her mom the gift. She was so happy." The pronoun "She" is unclear. Which sentence below revises it for the best clarity?

28I enjoyed the book that you told me to read it.

29In the sentence, "When Kim dropped the glass onto the glass table, it broke" , what does 'it' refer to?

30Which of the following sentences demonstrates referential ambiguity?

31PARTS OF SPEECHWhich sentence contains a vague pronoun error?

32Identify the ambiguous pronoun reference in the following sentence:When Sarah told her sister that she was going to the party, she was excited.

33Cece really liked Ginny, but she had a very annoying habit.

34They explained to the audience that a muskrat looks like a small beaver with a rat-like tail.

35Find the vague pronoun:When the students got their tests back, she started cheering excitedly.

36Which pronoun in the sentence "They gave it to him" is vague?

37Does this sentence contain a vague/unclear pronoun?When the car hit the house, it burst into flames.

38What is a vague pronoun?

39Mark "True " if a referent is clear.Mark "False" if a referent is not clear.Where did you put the TV? It needs to be in the living room.

40Revise the sentence to clarify the pronoun: "When the teacher spoke to the student, she listened carefully."

41Which sentence uses a vague pronoun?.(HINT: Which sentence uses a pronoun that could refer to more than one person?)

42The vague word in the following sentence is ..... Do you want them cards?

43Choose the sentence with the vague pronoun error.

44Which noun does the word "they" refer to in this sentence:The supervisors told the workers that they would receive the bonus.

45Identify the vague pronoun in the sentence:People should be kind to others, especially if you want others to be kind to you.

46Mark "True " if a referent is clear.Mark "False" if a referent is not clear.My students talked with the Spanish students because they are nice.

47Identify the ambiguous pronoun reference in the following sentence:The dog bit the cat, and it ran away.

48Does this sentence contain a vague/unclear pronoun?When Harlie left her sweater in the classroom, Mrs. Savoie kept it safe for her.

49Does this sentence have a vague or unclear pronoun?All of the students understood pronouns, so everyone earned an A+.

50Which of the following sentences uses pronouns clearly?

51"Soft mud which began to grow and spread on every side until it became the island which we call the Earth. It was afterward fastened to the sky with four cords, but no one remembers who did this." from How the world was madeWho is being referred to as "No one remember who did this" ?

52Unidentified pronouns should not be used in headlines. Example: "It was a great football game!"

53Identify the vague pronoun in the sentence:We are conducting a science experiment on how mold forms and its effects on one's environment. I am very interested in finding out more about it.

54How can you know if a sentence has a vague pronoun?

55Which sentence has a pronoun reference issue?

56Which of the following sentences contains a pronoun with a vague or unclear antecedent?

57Which has a vague pronoun?

58Which of the following is an NLP task that involves determining all referring expressions that point to the same real-world entity?

59Choose the sentence that needs revision for pronoun clarity. (1) The cat chased the mouse, but it was too fast. (2) The mouse hid under the couch, and it was safe. (3) The cat waited patiently, but it eventually gave up. (4) It then went to sleep on the windowsill.

60Does this sentence contain a vague/unclear pronoun?In major Italian cities, they often speak English.

61Does this sentence have a vague or unclear pronoun?If the kids do not enjoy the toys, take them back to the store.