Vague Pronouns

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What is a vague pronoun?

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A pronoun that is confusing because it could refer to more than one person or thing.

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Identify the vague pronoun in this sentence: 'Samantha told her friend that she would help.'

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she

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In the sentence 'The dog chased the cat, but it got away,' what does 'it' refer to?

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The cat.

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Which sentence contains a vague pronoun? 'The teacher gave the students their assignments.' or 'The teacher gave the students the assignments.'

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The first sentence contains a vague pronoun.

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What is the purpose of using pronouns in sentences?

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To replace nouns and avoid repetition.

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Identify the vague pronoun in this sentence: 'Tom and Jerry went to the store, but he forgot his wallet.'

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he

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What does the pronoun 'they' refer to in the sentence: 'The students and the teacher were happy because they won the game.'?

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The students and the teacher.

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In the sentence 'Lisa and her sister went to the park, but she was tired,' who is 'she'?

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It is vague; it could refer to either Lisa or her sister.

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What is an example of a clear pronoun usage?

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In the sentence 'Sarah loves her dog,' 'her' clearly refers to Sarah.

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Identify the vague pronoun in this sentence: 'The committee made their decision, but it was controversial.'

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it