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Ambiguous Pronoun ReferenceSet 3

1The dog barked at the mailman, and he ran away. What is the best way to correct this sentence?

2The below sentence contains a vague pronoun. Who could "them" refer to in the sentence?Before Sally puts fondant flowers on wedding cakes, she sprinkles them with sugar.

3How would you correct the below sentence to fix the vague pronoun without changing the meaning of the sentence?Julie told Emily to make the call on her cell phone.

4T or F? Never use a pronoun unless it is clear what the antecedent is.

5What does the pronoun "They" in paragraph 3 most likely refer to, based on the passage context about providing new habitats?

6If a pronoun is vague that means that the noun to which it is referring very obvious.

7Which sentence does NOT contain an ambiguous pronoun?

8What is wrong with this sentence? The students want them to change the time school starts.

9Find the vague pronoun: Olivia and Mia went to War-Mart, and she bought her a soda.

10Which is the defintion for vague pronoun?

11Which word in the below sentence is the vague pronoun?Even though Jane invited Beth to the party, she was still upset.

12Mrs. Ducote told Maria, her student, that she needed to conquer her fear of computers because they are valuable teaching tools. Who is she referring to?

13I hate driving my brother's truck because it always breaks down when you are in the middle of a busy intersection.

14What is the problem with this sentence?"Ben gave Mike his jacket, but he didn't want to wear it."

15Clear Pronoun Reference: Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

16"After practice, Maya texted Jordan, and said the coach changed the schedule." Problem?

17Joey was required to go to a meeting, but it never stated the location.

18The car drove past the bus, but the bus was still moving fast.

19What is essential for pronouns to have according to the concept of clear references?

20The store manager telephoned the warehouse manager after he failed to deliver the product on the correct day.

21The meaning of sentence 10 can be made more clear by changing the pronoun he to which word?

22Analyze the sentence and identify the vague pronoun: "After the students finished the test, they put it on the desk."

23A student wrote:'I saw a bike and a scooter outside. That is what I want for my birthday.' The pronoun 'That' is unclear. Which revision makes the meaning most specific?

24Traditional coreference methods score candidates after eliminating some by constraints like gender and number. In what situation would these constraints be least helpful?

25The following sentence has a vague pronoun: 'After the dog chased the cat, it ran up a tree.' Which revision best clarifies the sentence?

26Is there a vague pronoun? The baseball and glove went over the fence, and the players couldn't find it.

27Does this sentence have an unclear antecedent? "When Rachel told Jane the story, she started to cry."

28Jake and Ryan played video games, but he lost.

29A pronoun that has no clear reference to a noun it replaces (this is an error)

30Bella found Ava's jacket in the cafeteria, but Ava left it there.

31Which sentence corrects the ambiguous pronoun?Sentence:When John gave Max his jacket, he thanked him.

32What is the best revision for the following sentence?Katherine told Mary that she needed to change the oil in her car.

33Is there a vague pronoun? If you completed your study guide, you should do well on the pronoun assessment.

34In stanza 2, who does "someone" refer to?

35Choose the best revision for the vague pronoun in the sentence: "It was difficult to understand."

36Original sentence: 'When Ben handed his dad the tool, he smiled.' Which revision best clarifies the vague pronoun 'he'?

37True or False:The sentence 'Maria and Sarah finished their projects. This made the teacher happy.' has a clear and specific reference for the word 'This'.

38Learning anaphoric reference can avoid ambiguity. Which word(s) should we use to replace the word "them" in the example below?Some famous people usually write about life lessons on Facebook, so people who follow them can learn from them.

39What is the vague pronoun in the following sentence: They said the snow was going to start falling at midnight.

40Revise the sentence to fix the vague pronoun: "Alex told Jordan that he would help."

41Is there a vague pronoun? Lynn and Terri were both teachers at Lingle, and they were fantastic!

42Mark "True " if a referent is clear.Mark "False" if a referent is not clear.John loves his grandmother because she gives him money.

43" How I caught it, found it, or came by it " ..... Antonio says. What does 'it 'refer to?

44True or False:The following sentence has a clear pronoun reference. "After Kayla told her friend a secret, she was very upset."

45Which sentence has a clear reference point for the pronoun to rename?

46Correct the vague pronoun in the sentence: "When the car hit the tree, it was damaged."

47Mark and Chris played soccer, but Chris scored more goals.

48Marjorie made a grab for the last donut, which glistened with fresh glaze. Suzanne, who had not eaten in twelve hours, threw a hard enough punch to break her arm.

49What is it called when it occurs when a pronoun could refer to more than one possible antecedent?

50Identify the sentence with a clear pronoun reference.

51When does anaphora ambiguity occur?

52Mohammed's hair is so long that this young man really needs to visit a barber before his interview at the bank.

53True or False:In the sentence, "My friend got a new bike and my neighbor got a new scooter, which is why I'm jealous of this, " the pronoun "this" has a clear and specific meaning.

54When Ethan called his brother, his brother didn't answer.

55The Russian ambassador spoke to the President of France and the delegate from Spain, promising him that their governments could work together in the future.

56Stephanie insists on running before the sun sets, for she never knows what kind of nutcase will be prowling the streets after dark.

57After Mason and Luke ran a race, Mason was tired.

58Which sentence contains a vague/unclear pronoun?

59Which of the following sentences uses pronouns in the clearest way?

60Which of the following doesn't have an ambiguous pronoun reference?

61The fans booed and jeered at the referee because he had called it unfairly. (Is this OK, or does it have a vague pronoun reference?)