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: 'Meredith told her boss that she is extremely smart.'

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she

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Which sentence contains a vague pronoun? 'Mom gave Lauren her dinner.'

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The vague pronoun is 'her'.

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What does the pronoun 'them' refer to in the sentence: 'Before Sally puts fondant flowers on wedding cakes, she sprinkles them with sugar.'?

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flowers and cakes.

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In the sentence 'Miss Havisham lives with Estella in HER mansion,' who does 'her' refer to?

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Miss Havisham and Estella.

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What is the purpose of a pronoun?

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To take the place of a noun.

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Give an example of a vague pronoun in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'They went to the park,' 'they' is vague.

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

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A specific pronoun clearly refers to one person or thing, while a vague pronoun can refer to multiple options.

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

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they.

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What is an example of a specific pronoun?

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He, she, it, or they when used clearly.