Weekly Flashcardizz (12/16- 12/20)

Front

What is a vague pronoun?

Back

A pronoun with an unclear meaning.

Front

Correct the pronoun shift: 'When people are tired, you should rest.'

Back

When people are tired, they should rest.

Front

Which sentence contains a vague pronoun?

Back

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

Front

Correct the vague pronoun: 'The teacher told the student that he was late.'

Back

The teacher told the student that the student was late.

Front

What does 'plain' mean in the context of food?

Back

Not remarkable or special.

Front

What is a pronoun?

Back

A word that takes the place of a noun.

Front

What is pronoun shift?

Back

When a sentence changes the pronoun used, causing confusion.

Front

Give an example of a vague pronoun.

Back

'It' in the sentence 'It is raining.' without context.

Front

What is the purpose of using pronouns?

Back

To avoid repetition of nouns and make sentences clearer.

Front

What is an antecedent?

Back

The noun that a pronoun refers to.