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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Identify the vague pronoun error:

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Eli is always thinking about computers; it seems to be his only interest.

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Vague pronoun error: Armand visited George after his graduation ceremony had ended.

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Armand visited George after his graduation ceremony had ended.

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All pronouns need clear antecedents except:

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1st and 2nd person pronouns

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All pronouns need clear antecedents except:

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1st and 2nd person pronouns

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Sentence without error:

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The chef accidentally knocked down the shelf of spices, ruining his soup.

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Identify the sentence with a vague pronoun.

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

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Identify the statement without 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.