Clarifying Sentences Quiz

Which sentence has a clear and correct pronoun reference?

• When the teacher handed the essays back to the students, they were full of red marks.

• When the teacher handed the essays back to the students, the papers were full of red marks.

Identify the sentence that eliminates redundancy.

• The reason why she was late was because her alarm did not ring.

• She was late because her alarm did not ring.

Choose the option that uses the most precise language.

• The thing over there is moving.

• The cat is walking towards the house.

Which sentence is revised to avoid awkward structure?

• Running quickly, the race was won by her.

• She won the race by running quickly.

Select the sentence with the correct pronoun reference.

• When the jury returned to their seats, it was clear they had reached a decision.

• When the jury returned to their seats, it was clear the jurors had reached a decision.

Which sentence avoids redundancy?

• She saw with her own eyes the bird fly away.

• She saw the bird fly away.

Identify the sentence that uses precise language effectively.

• He gave a reaction to the news.

• He sobbed upon hearing the news.

Choose the sentence that has been revised to remove awkward structure.

• The cake was eaten by the children quickly.

• The children quickly ate the cake.

Which sentence correctly clarifies the pronoun reference?

• When Sarah gave Ellen her book, she said it was her favorite.

• When Sarah gave Ellen her book, Sarah said it was her favorite.

Select the option that eliminates unnecessary wordiness.

• At this point in time, we need to make a decision quickly.

• We need to decide now.