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 sentence with a vague pronoun.

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"Despite the heat wave, they say Seattle is a cool city." (The pronoun 'they' is vague.)

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What is the problem with vague pronouns in writing?

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Vague pronouns can lead to confusion for the reader, as it is unclear who or what the pronoun refers to.

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Identify the vague pronoun in this sentence: "Dad yelled at Rick, but he was just being silly."

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The vague pronoun is 'he', as it is unclear whether it refers to Dad or Rick.

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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 who or what it refers to, while a clear pronoun directly refers to a specific noun.

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

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'Her' could refer to either Miss Havisham or Estella, making it vague.

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What pronoun should be used to refer to a person in a general sense?

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Use 'he or she' to refer to a person in a general sense.

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Fill in the blank with the correct pronoun: 'The students made ______ own costumes for the play.'

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Their.

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Why is it important to avoid vague pronouns in writing?

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Avoiding vague pronouns helps to ensure clarity and understanding in communication.

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What is an example of a clear pronoun?

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