Vague Pronouns

Which sentence is correct?

• Mary and Tom left their bags at the ticket counter, but then they weren’t sure if their bags were safe.

• Mary and Tom left their bags at the ticket counter, but then they weren’t sure if they were safe.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which sentence is correct?

• The boat bumped the edge of the dock, but the dock didn’t need many repairs.

• The boat bumped the edge of the dock, but it didn’t need many repairs.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which sentence is correct?

• At a local restaurant, they provide each table with a bucket of peanuts.

• At a local restaurant, the owner provides each table with a bucket of peanuts.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which sentence is correct?

• Dipping the spoon into the pot of simmering soup, Jean felt the spoon slip out of her hand.

• Dipping the spoon into the pot of simmering soup, Jean felt it slip out of her hand.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which sentence is correct?

• Jennifer’s sister wondered if she were tall enough to be a model.

• Jennifer’s sister wondered if Jennifer was tall enough to be a model.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A

Which sentence is correct?

• It was never the same after she called off the wedding.

• Her life was never the same after she called off the wedding.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

Which sentence is correct?

• When the eggs were served to the customers, they often looked green.

• When the eggs were served to the customers, the eggs often looked green.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which sentence is correct?

• Jane thought that Kathy ought to consult her doctor.

• Jane thought that Kathy ought to consult Jane's doctor.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A

Which sentence is correct?

• Elaine had to stay home with her little sister because Elaine had been naughty

• Elaine had to stay home with her little sister because she had been naughty

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which sentence is correct?

• Bill told his dad that they needed to lose some weight.

• Bill told his dad that he needed to lose some weight.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A