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- 1. 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.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich has a vague pronoun.Amanda took her mother and three couisins to a second hand store to nuy gifts.If you look carefully you can see when the magician puts the card up his sleeve.Will you take me to your leader?As Joe was talking to Sam, he started to cry.
- 3. 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.
- 4. 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.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Miss Havisham lives with Estella in HER mansion. (This is vague. Who could "her" refer to in this sentence?)
Miss Havisham
Estella
Miss Havisham and Estella
mansion
- 6. 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.
- 7. Multiple Choice
The musicians asked me to help put instruments back on the buses, but I can't find THEM. (This is vague. Who could "them" refer to in this sentence?)
musicians, instruments, and buses
musicians
musicians and instruments
instruments and buses
- 8. Multiple Choice
Before Sally puts fondant flowers on wedding cakes, she sprinkles THEM with sugar. (This is vague. Who could "them" refer to in this sentence?)
Sally and flowers
Sally and flowers and cakes
flowers and cakes
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is a pronoun?
A word that takes the place of a noun.
A word that takes the place of verbs.
A word that takes the place of adjectives.
A word that takes the place of adverbs.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the below sentences contains the vague pronoun?
Dad yelled at Rick, but he was just being silly.
Dad was just being silly when he yelled at Rick.
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is a vague pronoun?
A pronoun hiding in a secret location
A pronoun with an unclear meaning
A pronoun that mumbles when it talks
A pronoun that is easy to identify
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which sentence contains the vague pronoun?
The fans booed and jeered at the referee because he had called the game unfairly.
The fans booed and jeered at the referee because he had called it unfairly.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Find the vague pronoun: Olivia and Mia went to War-Mart, and she bought her a soda.
Olivia
Mia
she
a
- 14. Multiple Choice
Find the vague pronoun: Henry saw his older brother, so he ran to give him a hug.
Henry
he
give
hug
- 15. Multiple Choice
Find the vague pronoun: Even though the boys got in a fight, he did not get in trouble.
though
boys
fight
he
- 16. Multiple Choice
Find the vague pronoun: Meredith told her boss that she is extremely smart.
Meredith
her
boss
she
- 17. Multiple Choice
Find the vague pronoun: Sally realized she forgot her wallet and ID. She will have to drive back to get it.
work
she
it
Sally
- 18. Multiple Choice
Find the vague pronoun: My cousins, Peyton and Parker, were fighting and he ended up with a black eye.
he
Peyton
Parker
with
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which word in the below sentence is the vague pronoun?
Even though Jane invited Beth to the party, she was still upset.
though
Jane
she
upset
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which sentence has a vague pronoun error?
My aunt visited Paula, which made her happy.
My aunt visited Paula, which made Paula happy.
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