Vague Pronoun References

Which sentence should be revised to correct a vague pronoun reference?

(1) John and Devon have been best friends since they were in primary school. (2) The young men always played football together, and they take turns on offense and defense. (3) Outside of school, he is also an excellent student that excels in mathematics and science. (4) Both anticipate that they will be able to attend the University of Texas.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Which sentence should be revised to correct a vague pronoun?

(1) Diane was excellent in mathematics, but she struggled with writing. (2) Her middle school papers showed little revision between drafts. (3) Unfortunately, that often lowered her grade below expectations. (4) If only Diane focused on editing, her teacher would mark Diane's papers more favorably.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

Which sentence should be revised to correct a vague pronoun?

(1) Max and Linda swerved out of control while they rode a motorcycle together on Saturday. (2) Although the motorcycle hit the tree, it was not damaged. (3) He is normally a safe driver, but Linda fell off the back and suffered minor scrapes and bruises in the motorcycle accident. (4) There is a chance Max will have his license suspended after this incident.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

Which sentence should be revised to correct a vague pronoun?

(1) I don't think they should show violence in video games made for teenagers. (2) It is possible that many young men and women could become immune to the negative psychological effects. (3) They are too young to process the experience at such a young age. (4) After the teenagers become adults, they can choose to play violent games or not.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

Which sentence should be revised to correct a vague pronoun?

1) Bill and David are preparing for that difficult test known as the SHSAT. (2) They are trading study tips and working hard like many others in their class. (3) The fall exam is coming soon, which is stressful for many students. (4) However, those that prepare for the exam are likely to excel.

• Sentence 1

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• Sentence 4

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

The parent gave the lovely and well-behaved child ​ ​ (a)   treat.​

• a
• her
• his
• its

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

All the people in the neighborhood like to hold block parties on the Fourth of July, even though

​ (a)   will carry on all day and restrict access to the street.

• the parties
• they
• some
• many

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

Choose the correct sentence

• This play is one that everyone should see if you want to understand modern problems.

• This play is one that everyone should see if they want to understand modern problems.

• The play is one that everyone should see if he or she wants to understand modern problems.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D

Choose the correct sentence.

• The economist predicts a rise in production; this is certainly encouraging to all of us looking for jobs. 

• The economist predicts a rise in production, which is certainly encouraging to all of us looking for jobs. 

• The economist predicts a rise in production; this prediction is certainly encouraging to all of us looking for jobs. 

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A