Vague Pronouns

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Vague pronoun error example:

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Eric was always late for class, and it drove his teacher crazy.

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Set of pronouns without antecedents:

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I, me, you, yours

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Vague pronoun example:

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

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Does NOT contain a vague pronoun:

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The pirates left their gold in a hidden cave.

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Vague pronoun example:

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

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Miss Havisham lives with Estella in her mansion. Who does 'her' refer to?

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Miss Havisham and Estella

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Who brought delicious food?

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Mosleys and Smiths

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Muskrat resembles a small beaver with a rat-like tail. Is this OK or vague?

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vague pronoun reference

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Identify the pronoun and its antecedent: Amanda woke up late, and she missed her first class.

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Pronoun: she; Antecedent: Amanda

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Before Sally puts fondant flowers on wedding cakes, she sprinkles THEM with sugar. Who could 'them' refer to?

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flowers and cakes