Does the text contain a vague pronoun reference? After Laura discussed the new research methods with Sophia, she decided to try some of them out.

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The question is asking whether the provided text contains a vague pronoun reference, specifically regarding the pronoun 'she' in relation to the mentioned characters Laura and Sophia.

Answer

Yes, it contains a vague pronoun reference.

The text does contain a vague pronoun reference. 'She' could refer to either Laura or Sophia, making it unclear.

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The text does contain a vague pronoun reference. 'She' could refer to either Laura or Sophia, making it unclear.

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In this sentence, 'she' is ambiguous as both Laura and Sophia are possible antecedents.

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A common mistake is assuming that the pronoun refers to the subject closest to it. Always verify clarity.

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