Mastering Ambiguous Pronouns in SAT Grammar

Mastering Ambiguous Pronouns in SAT Grammar

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

1st - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video tutorial discusses ambiguous pronouns in the SAT writing section. It explains that a pronoun must clearly refer to a noun, and when it doesn't, it is considered ambiguous. An example is provided to illustrate this concept, showing how to resolve ambiguity by replacing the pronoun with a specific noun. The video also covers how to identify ambiguous pronoun questions in the SAT, noting that answer choices often include ambiguous pronouns, and the correct answer typically combines a pronoun with a noun.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many grammar types are tested in the SAT writing section?

14

12

16

10

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which section of the SAT does the video focus on?

Essay

Math

Writing

Critical Reading

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the grammar types tested are considered fundamental?

80%

85%

90%

75%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an ambiguous pronoun?

A pronoun that is not used in the sentence

A pronoun with unclear reference

A pronoun that refers to multiple nouns

A pronoun that clearly refers to one noun

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example with Jane and Michelle, why is 'she' considered ambiguous?

It is not ambiguous

It refers to both Jane and Michelle

It refers to someone not mentioned

It's unclear who 'she' refers to

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can the ambiguity of the pronoun in the example be resolved?

By removing the pronoun

By adding more nouns

By specifying the noun it refers to

By changing the sentence structure

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common feature of ambiguous pronoun questions in the SAT?

They are optional

They are difficult

They are rare

They include multiple ambiguous options

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the artists example, what does 'this' potentially refer to?

Boundaries of art

All of the above

Artists only

Public and art critics

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the correct way to resolve ambiguity in the artists example?

Use a pronoun

Specify the noun after the pronoun

Ignore the ambiguity

Remove all nouns