Vague Pronouns

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What is a vague pronoun?

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

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Identify the vague pronoun in the sentence: 'The dog chased the cat, but it got away.'

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it

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What is a pronoun?

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A word that takes the place of a noun.

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Identify the vague pronoun in the sentence: 'Jessica and Sarah went to the park, and she brought her dog.'

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she

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Identify the vague pronoun in the sentence: 'Tom told Jerry that he would help him.'

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he

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What is the purpose of using pronouns in sentences?

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To avoid repetition of nouns and make sentences clearer.

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Identify the vague pronoun in the sentence: 'The teacher told the students that they should study for the test.'

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they

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Identify the vague pronoun in the sentence: 'When the cake was ready, it was delicious.'

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it

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What is an example of a specific pronoun?

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He, she, it, they.

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Identify the vague pronoun in the sentence: 'The car broke down, and it was very old.'

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it