Vague Pronouns
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English
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6th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a vague pronoun?
Back
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.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Give an example of a sentence with a vague pronoun.
Back
"Despite the heat wave, they say Seattle is a cool city." (The pronoun 'they' is vague.)
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the problem with vague pronouns in writing?
Back
Vague pronouns can lead to confusion for the reader, as it is unclear who or what the pronoun refers to.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the vague pronoun in this sentence: "Dad yelled at Rick, but he was just being silly."
Back
The vague pronoun is 'he', as it is unclear whether it refers to Dad or Rick.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a vague pronoun and a clear pronoun?
Back
A vague pronoun does not specify who or what it refers to, while a clear pronoun directly refers to a specific noun.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
In the sentence 'Miss Havisham lives with Estella in HER mansion', who does 'her' refer to?
Back
'Her' could refer to either Miss Havisham or Estella, making it vague.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What pronoun should be used to refer to a person in a general sense?
Back
Use 'he or she' to refer to a person in a general sense.
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