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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which sentence is it unclear who 'he' is referring to?
When David met his dad, he was happy to see him.
David was happy to see his dad when they met.
After David met his dad, David was happy.
The boy was happy to see his dad, David.
Answer explanation
This sentence is vague because the pronoun 'he' could refer to either David or his dad. The other options clarify who was happy.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.1C
CCSS.L.6.1D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Select the pronoun in the following sentence that is vague: 'Take the leftover pizza out of the box and heat it up.'
Take
the
it
up
Answer explanation
The pronoun 'it' is vague because it's unclear if 'it' refers to the leftover pizza or the box. A pronoun is vague if it can refer to more than one noun.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.1.1D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or False: In the sentence, 'At the theme park, they say the new roller coaster is the scariest,' the pronoun 'they' is considered vague.
True
False
Answer explanation
The pronoun 'they' is vague because it refers to an unspecified group of people. To be clear, the sentence should name who 'they' are, such as 'the park guides' or 'visitors'.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.1.1D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the sentence that has a vague demonstrative pronoun, meaning 'this' or 'that' is used unclearly.
I really want that new video game for my birthday.
My dog chewed my homework. This is a big problem.
Can you please hand me this specific book right here?
These shoes are much more comfortable than those ones.
Answer explanation
The pronoun 'this' is used vaguely because it refers to the entire situation in the previous sentence, not a specific noun. The other sentences use demonstratives clearly by pairing them with a noun ('that new video game,' 'this specific book,' 'These shoes').
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Complete the sentence to fix the vague pronoun: The lid doesn't fit the container because it's the wrong size. The lid doesn't fit the container because the _______ is the wrong size.
it
lid
thing
item
Answer explanation
Replacing 'it' with 'lid' clarifies that the lid is the wrong size, not the container. Using a specific noun removes the ambiguity.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence revision best clarifies the meaning of 'After Sarah talked to the teacher, she felt much better'?
She felt much better after Sarah talked to the teacher.
After talking to the teacher, Sarah felt much better.
After Sarah talked to the teacher, the teacher felt much better.
Both B and C are clear revisions.
Answer explanation
The original sentence is vague because 'she' could be Sarah or the teacher. Options B and C each specify who felt better, resolving the confusion depending on the writer's intent.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.7.1C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
True or False: In the sentence 'The students worked hard on their project, which pleased the teacher,' the pronoun 'which' is vague because it refers to the whole idea of the students working hard, not a single noun.
True
False
Answer explanation
This is a broad reference. 'Which' refers to the entire clause 'The students worked hard on their project,' which can sometimes be unclear. A clearer sentence might be 'The teacher was pleased that the students worked hard on their project.'
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.1C
CCSS.L.6.1D
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