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Megan's sailboat was not damaged when it bumped into the pier.
Megan's sailboat was not damaged when it bumped into the pier.
True (A)
The sailboat's collision with the pier caused substantial damage.
The sailboat's collision with the pier caused substantial damage.
False (B)
The pier was made of steel.
The pier was made of steel.
False (B)
Megan was concerned about whether the bump impact was harmful to the pier.
Megan was concerned about whether the bump impact was harmful to the pier.
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The sailboat's arrival was within a large sea harbor.
The sailboat's arrival was within a large sea harbor.
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Flashcards
Vague Pronoun Reference
Vague Pronoun Reference
A pronoun that refers to a noun but its meaning is not clear from the context.
Clear Pronoun Reference
Clear Pronoun Reference
The word "she" refers to Megan, establishing a clear connection between pronoun and noun.
Pronoun Referencing a Noun
Pronoun Referencing a Noun
The sentence "she was relieved that it didn't sustain any damage" uses the pronoun "it" which refers to the sailboat. It's clear that "it" refers to the boat because that is the previous noun.
Antecedent-Pronoun Agreement
Antecedent-Pronoun Agreement
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Consistent Pronoun Reference
Consistent Pronoun Reference
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Study Notes
Pronoun Reference Analysis
- The pronoun "she" refers to Megan.
- The antecedent (the noun the pronoun refers to) is clear and unambiguous.
- No vague pronoun reference exists in the provided text.
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This quiz tests your understanding of pronoun references in sentences. You'll analyze how pronouns relate to their antecedents, focusing on clarity and ambiguity. Ensure you can identify unambiguous references to succeed!
