Vague Pronouns

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Which sentence has a vague pronoun error? Options: Everyone knows the way to get to Kansas City., Eric was always late for class, and it drove his teacher crazy., This massive amount of homework is too much for a sixth-grader., All of the tables in the cafeteria had been turned over.

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

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Which has a vague pronoun: Amanda took her mother and three cousins to a second hand store to buy gifts., If you look carefully you can see when the magician puts the card up his sleeve., Will you take me to your leader?, As Joe was talking to Sam, he started to cry.

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

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Which one does NOT a vague pronoun? Options: Although the bike hit the tree, it was not damaged., The pirates left their gold in a hidden cave., Even though Jane invited Sue to the party, she was still upset., My aunt visited Paula; it was the first time she had ever left the state.

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The pirates left their gold in a hidden cave.

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Which has a vague pronoun? Options: Despite the heat wave, they say Seattle is a cool city., Don't forget to say your prayers., The survivors were all lucky to be alive., His mother told him another story.

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

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Who could "her" refer to in the sentence: Miss Havisham lives with Estella in HER mansion?

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Miss Havisham and Estella

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Who could "their" refer to in the sentence: "The Mosleys were in charge, but the Smiths brought food too. I thought THEIR food was delicious."?

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Mosleys and Smiths

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They 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?)

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

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flowers and cakes

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When a sentence has a vague pronoun, the reader does not know which antecedent the pronoun is referring to. True or False

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TRUE