Does the text contain a vague pronoun reference?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether the provided sentence contains a vague pronoun reference. It involves analyzing the sentence to identify if 'she' clearly refers to a specific individual, in this case, Zoe or Carly.
Answer
Yes, it contains a vague pronoun reference.
The text contains a vague pronoun reference. The pronoun 'she' could refer to either Zoe or Carly, causing ambiguity.
Answer for screen readers
The text contains a vague pronoun reference. The pronoun 'she' could refer to either Zoe or Carly, causing ambiguity.
More Information
A vague pronoun occurs when it is unclear which noun the pronoun is referring to. In this case, 'she' could refer to either Zoe or Carly.
Tips
Ensure that each pronoun has a clear single antecedent to avoid vagueness.
Sources
- Identify vague pronoun references | 8th grade language arts - IXL - ixl.com
- How to Clarify Vague Pronoun Reference - JWU Online - online.jwu.edu
- Clarify Vague Pronoun References - Writing Commons - writingcommons.org
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