Clarity in Pronoun Usage

Clarity in Pronoun Usage

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video tutorial discusses the ambiguity in a sentence about two violinists, Justine and Katie. It highlights the confusion caused by the pronoun 'she' and suggests a clearer version of the sentence. The tutorial also analyzes incorrect sentence options, emphasizing the importance of clarity in communication.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main issue discussed in the introduction of the transcript?

The difficulty of learning the violin

The ambiguity of pronouns in a sentence

The importance of practicing music

The history of violin music

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the context of the transcript, what does the pronoun 'she' potentially refer to?

Either Justine or Katie

Only Katie

Only Justine

Neither Justine nor Katie

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the original sentence considered meaningless?

It lacks clarity on who is better

It is too long

It uses complex vocabulary

It is not related to music

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What change is made in the revised sentence to improve clarity?

Using a different verb

Adding more adjectives

Replacing pronouns with names

Shortening the sentence

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it necessary to use 'Katie' twice in the revised sentence?

To make the sentence longer

To ensure clarity on who is better

To avoid redundancy

To emphasize her skills

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the grammatical error in the sentence 'Justine told Katie that she's was the best better'?

Incorrect use of a possessive pronoun

Incorrect verb tense

Incorrect subject-verb agreement

Incorrect use of an adjective

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the sentence 'Justine told Katie that they were the better violinist' not make sense?

It uses incorrect grammar

It suggests both are better without comparison

It is too short

It is unrelated to the topic