NRI: Vague Pronouns

Select the correct form of the sentence below.

When ___________ was amazed by her beautiful voice.

• she sang "Happy Birthday," Kisha's audience

• Kisha sang "Happy Birthday," her audience

   

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

When it's unclear which noun the pronoun is replacing, that's called a _______ pronoun.

• confused

• dependent clause

• vague

• proper

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.4

Are any pronouns in this sentence vague? (A pronoun is vague if it could refer to more than one noun.)

Pedro bought a scuba mask and a magnifying glass last week. It was on sale at Target.

• Clear

• Vague

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

Are any pronouns in this sentence vague? (A pronoun is vague if it could refer to more than one noun.)

Until Hagrid met Katrina, he didn't know how to dance.

• Clear

• Vague

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

Are any pronouns in this sentence vague? (A pronoun is vague if it could refer to more than one noun.)

Maria built an impressive model volcano. I think it will win first prize at the science fair.

• Clear

• Vague

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.3

Make this passage as clear as possible without repeating words.

Zazu is at the television studio preparing a special report on the upcoming snowstorm. ______________ means we can't play tennis.

• That

• His busy schedule

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Are any pronouns in this sentence vague? (A pronoun is vague if it could refer to more than one noun.)

After Fidel and Mike first met, he went home to tell his mom about it.

• Clear

• Vague

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.5

Make this passage as clear as possible without repeating words.

Vyvienne spent a long time choosing a photo and setting up her Twitter account. She really loves ____.

• it

• that picture

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.4

Make this passage as clear as possible without repeating words.

Alvin was nervous for his karate competition and ate a rotten apple before it started. _____________ is probably why his stomach hurt.

• That

• The bad fruit

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.4

Are any pronouns in this sentence vague? (A pronoun is vague if it could refer to more than one noun.)

Mr. Filch's friends want to have a picnic by the river. They need someone to bring a blanket to sit on.

• Clear

• Vague

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1