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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich contains a vague pronoun reference?As Joe was talking to Sam, Sam started to cry.As Joe was talking to Sam, he started to cry.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich contains a vague pronoun reference?In California, you can go surfing.In California, people can go surfing
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich contains a vague pronoun reference?Dad yelled at Rick, but he was just being silly.Dad was just being silly when he yelled at Rick.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThey explained to the audience that a muskrat looks like a small beaver with a rat-like tail.This sentence is OKThis sentence has a vague pronoun reference
- 5. Multiple ChoiceRon and I ate lunch at that restaurant his dad owns.This sentence is OKThis sentence has an unclear pronoun reference
- 6. Multiple ChoiceMr. Castro is here with his father. Would you like me to introduce you to HIM? (This is vague. Who could him refer to in this sentence?)Mr. CastrofathermeMr. Castro and father
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe Mosleys were in charge, but the Smiths brought food too. I thought THEIR food was delicious.(This is vague. Who could their refer to in this sentence?)Mosleys and SmithsMosleys and foodSmiths and picnicdelicious and food
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThey explained to the audience that a muskrat looks like a small beaver with a rat-like tail. (Is this OK, or does it have a vague pronoun reference?)OKvague pronoun reference
- 9. Multiple Choice
Select the sentence with the most clarity.
Whenever our pet duck is near our old truck, it runs around honking.
My aunt called my sister to discuss the theme for my aunt's birthday party.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Select the clearest sentence.
Carla needs to read an entire novel this weekend, but she says reading it will be no problem because she has no plans.
Lucy didn’t want to tell Amanda that she had brought the wrong basket to the picnic.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Select the best written sentence.
Katherine told Mary it was time to change the oil in Mary's car.
Bill met James at his house yesterday to discuss the new building.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Select the best written sentence.
Has Mona asked Teri if she could sell twenty tickets for our fund-raiser?
It rained the day of the party which upset the children.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich sentence has a vague pronoun error?Armand visited George after his graduation ceremony had ended.The puppet show performed by Henry was undoubtedly his best creation yet.The dog ate all the food in its bowl and all the food in the kitty's bowl too.My dad spent the entire afternoon raking up all the leaves in our front and backyard.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich one does NOT a vague pronoun?Although the bike hit the tree, it was not damaged.The pirates left their gold in a hidden cave.Even though Jane invited Sue to the party, she was still upset.My aunt visited Paula; it was the first time she had ever left the state.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which has a vague pronoun?
Despite the heat wave, they say Seattle is a cool city.
Don't forget to write down your homework.
The survivors were all lucky to be alive.
His mother told him another story.
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