Weekly Flashcardizz (12/16- 12/20)

Front

What is a vague pronoun?

Back

A pronoun with an unclear meaning.

Front

Which sentence contains a vague pronoun?

Back

Dad yelled at Rick, but he was just being silly.

Front

Identify the vague pronoun in the sentence: 'The bird flew over the house, and it was beautiful.'

Back

it

Front

What is a pronoun shift?

Back

A change in the pronoun used in a sentence, which can confuse the reader.

Front

Identify the pronoun shift in the sentence: 'When a student studies hard, you can achieve great results.'

Back

'a student' to 'you'.

Front

Correct the vague pronoun in the sentence: 'The teacher told the student that he was late.'

Back

The teacher told the student that the student was late.

Front

What is a pronoun?

Back

A word that takes the place of a noun.

Front

Give an example of a vague pronoun in a sentence.

Back

In the sentence 'She said it was going to rain,' 'it' is vague.

Front

What is the purpose of using pronouns in writing?

Back

To avoid repetition and make sentences clearer.

Front

What is an antecedent?

Back

The noun that a pronoun refers to.