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Pronoun Reference

Pronoun Reference
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This activity contains 10 questions.

	The word to which a pronoun refers is called a(an) ________________.   Reference Antecedent Modifier None of the above

	What is the antecedent of the first pronoun in this sentence? "The new software John bought was not as useful as it was advertised to be, but he decided to order another upgrade."   Software Upgrade John The antecedent is not listed.

	Which pronoun has an unclear reference? "During the class, the students looked at their computer screens and wondered why the assignment was so difficult. Janet McCoy talked to her mother about the frustrating assignment, and she got very upset."   The She Her Their

	A pronoun reference error is more likely to occur when   The antecedent is close to the pronoun The antecedent is far from the pronoun The antecedent is a first-person pronoun All of these

	Which pronoun does not have a clear antecedent? "Jane told her co-worker about a client who refused to pay for the order and had the audacity to scratch the cover of the product, which made the account representative very angry."   Her Who Which None

	One of the following statements is not a step in the creation of a "reference chain.” Which one?   State the antecedent clearly in the final sentence of the paragraph. Make sure you don't interrupt the chain. Call attention to the links by giving pronouns prominent positions. All of these are steps.

	Which of the following pronouns is among those most frequently misused, frequently causing problems for readers?   It This You All of these

	Which is an example of using a pronoun to refer to a noun that is implied?   I've heard a lot about having an appendectomy, but I've never had mine removed. The instructor told her students that she had never seen such a fine attempt at singing Verdi in the original language. If I had to pick one of the two planning strategies, I'm not sure which one I would take. All of the above are examples.

	Which explains what's wrong with the following sentence? "The nonprofit organization's finances have always been sound, though it was recently audited."   "It" does not have a clear antecedent. The antecedent to "it" can't be the possessive noun "organization's." Both of the above None of the above

	How many pronouns are in the following sentence? "The rebels and their supporters took over the town square with its majestic palace, and the leaders watched the schoolchildren sing the new national anthem, which proclaimed their new freedom."   One Three Four Eight

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