vague pronouns

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Vague pronoun:

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A pronoun that is confusing because it could refer to more than one person or thing.

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Pronoun definition:

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A word that takes the place of a noun.

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Vague pronoun example:

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Dad yelled at Rick, but he was just being silly.

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Vague pronoun?

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A pronoun with an unclear meaning.

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Vague pronoun example:

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Despite the heat wave, they say that Seattle is a cool city.

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Sentence with vague pronoun:

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As Joe was talking to Sam, he started to cry.

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Vague pronoun example:

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In the first grade, they learn to read.

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Sentence with vague pronoun error: Armand visited George after his graduation ceremony had ended.

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Correct: Armand visited George after his graduation ceremony had ended.

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Sentence with vague pronoun error:

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Although the bike hit the tree, it was not damaged.