Pronoun Reference Problems - 12/10

Front

What is a pronoun?

Back

A word that takes the place of a noun.

Front

What is a vague pronoun reference?

Back

A pronoun that does not clearly refer to a specific noun.

Front

Identify the correct pronoun: Each of my sisters has ____ own room.

Back

her

Front

Which sentence has a vague pronoun error? My aunt visited Paula, which made her happy. or My aunt visited Paula, which made Paula happy?

Back

My aunt visited Paula, which made her happy.

Front

Identify the vague pronoun reference: As Joe was talking to Sam, Sam started to cry. or As Joe was talking to Sam, he started to cry.

Back

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

Front

Identify the vague pronoun reference: Dad yelled at Rick, but he was just being silly. or Dad was just being silly when he yelled at Rick.

Back

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

Front

What is the purpose of a pronoun?

Back

To avoid repetition of nouns and make sentences clearer.

Front

What is an antecedent?

Back

The noun that a pronoun refers to.

Front

Provide an example of a personal pronoun.

Back

He, she, it, they.

Front

What is the difference between subjective and objective pronouns?

Back

Subjective pronouns act as the subject of a sentence; objective pronouns act as the object.