Grade 8 BJU Chapter 16 Pronouns and Their Usage

Front

What is an ambiguous pronoun?

Back

A pronoun that leaves a reader unclear about who is being referred to (an unclear antecedent)

Front

What must a pronoun always refer to?

Back

Its antecedent

Front

How do you correct an ambiguous pronoun?

Back

By rewriting the sentence to make the antecedent clear

Front

What is a pronoun called when it is too far removed from its antecedent?

Back

remote

Front

Which three personal pronouns must refer to definite individuals or groups?

Back

They, it, you

Front

Which indefinite pronoun is used to refer to people in general?

Back

You

Front

Which indefinite pronoun should not be used in a phrase?

Back

It

Front

Which indefinite pronoun should be used only with a definite antecedent?

Back

They

Front

Which indefinite pronoun should not be used in formal speaking or writing?

Back

you

Front

Pronouns that are subjects and predicate nouns must be in what case?

Back

Subjective case