Exercise 1 of 3 (Reference): Anaphoric and Cataphoric Reference

Although I phone her every week, my mother still complains that I don’t keep in touch often enough.

• Anaphoric

• Cataphoric

Michael went to the bank. He was annoyed because it was closed.

• Anaphoric

• Cataphoric

He sat down at the table and took a small box from his pocket. The object felt heavy in his hands. Inside it was the key to his future.

• Anaphoric

• Cataphoric

The book was there on the table. I’d never read Moby Dick and I didn’t intend to do so now.

• Anaphoric

• Cataphoric

I went to say hello once she arrived. Mary was usually early.

• Anaphoric

• Cataphoric

• Bradley went to the shop. He was disappointed as it was closed.

• Anaphoric

• Cataphoric

Andy wrote the letter. Later that day, he posted it.

• Anaphoric

• Cataphoric

Even though I called him yesterday, Paul didn't answer my questions.

• Anaphoric

• Cataphoric

• Lucy stepped on the glass. It hurt her foot.

• Anaphoric

• Cataphoric

• Bradley went to the shop. He was disappointed as it was closed.

• Anaphoric

• Cataphoric