Unclear Pronoun References
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Grammar and Language Workbook, Grade 12
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roubleshooter
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ROBLEM
1
Unclear antecedent
ref
The wind
was fair and the water calm, and that made sailing across
the bay an absolute pleasure.
ref
The
traffic was snarled, which was caused by an accident.
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OLUTION
A
The wind was fair and the water calm, and those conditions made
sailing across the bay an absolute pleasure.
Substitute a noun for the pronoun.
S
OLUTION
B
The traffic was snarled in a massive tie-up, which was caused by an
accident.
Rewrite the sentence, adding a clear antecedent for the pronoun.
P
ROBLEM
2
A pronoun that refers to more than one antecedent
ref
The team captain told Karen to take her guard position.
ref
The buses came early for the students, but they were not ready.
S
OLUTION
A
The team captain told Karen to take the captain’s guard position.
Substitute a noun for the pronoun.
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roubleshooter
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OLUTION
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