Vague Pronouns

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What is a vague pronoun?

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A vague pronoun is a pronoun that does not clearly refer to a specific noun, making it unclear who or what is being talked about.

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Give an example of a vague pronoun in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The dog chased the cat, but it got away,' the pronoun 'it' is vague because it's unclear whether 'it' refers to the dog or the cat.

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What is the difference between a vague pronoun and a clear pronoun?

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A vague pronoun does not specify which noun it refers to, while a clear pronoun directly refers to a specific noun.

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

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The vague pronoun is 'she' because it is unclear whether it refers to Jessica or Sarah.

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Why is it important to avoid vague pronouns in writing?

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Avoiding vague pronouns helps to make writing clearer and ensures that the reader understands exactly who or what is being referred to.

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

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The sentence 'The teacher gave them their assignments.' contains a vague pronoun ('them').

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What is a clear pronoun?

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A clear pronoun is a pronoun that clearly refers to a specific noun, making the meaning of the sentence clear.

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Rewrite this sentence to remove the vague pronoun: 'When the dog barked, it scared the cat.'

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'When the dog barked, the dog scared the cat.'

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What does the pronoun 'her' refer to in the sentence: 'Miss Havisham lives with Estella in her mansion'?

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The pronoun 'her' is vague because it could refer to either Miss Havisham or Estella.

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Provide an example of a sentence without vague pronouns.

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'The cat sat on the mat, and the cat looked around.'